Dr Mwenza Blell is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology , Newcastle University, specializing in biosocial medical anthropology . Her work bridges qualitative and quantitative methodologies, focusing on health, reproduction, and technology across the UK, Nordic regions, Latin America, South Asia, and East Africa. Affiliation : Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences Research Center Methodological Expertise : Ethnography, Mixed Methods, Black Feminist Approaches, Collaborative Interdisciplinary Research Mwenza's research interrogates reproductive justice and invisible structures of injustice through in-depth ethnography and cross-cultural analysis. She leads projects funded by the Kone Foundation , Economic and Social Research Council , and Open Society Foundation , including studies on AI ethics, police custody healthcare, and postgraduate equity networks. Her recent scholarship explores intersectionality in academia , racism in Nordic welfare states , and AI's impact on identity . She advocates for engaged genomic science and participatory frameworks in translational research. Scientific Awards : NUAct Fellow Researcher Education and Development Fellow
Michael Skirpan is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, Software and Societal Systems Department, with additional roles as executive director of Community Forge and co-founder of Probable Models . His work bridges technology, ethics, and education through innovative pedagogy and public engagement. PhD in Computer Science (socio-technical narratives) – University of Colorado Boulder His research focuses on ethics in computing , particularly in AI and machine learning, with interests spanning: Ethics of AI and data systems Design fiction for technology speculation Risk analysis frameworks Immersive education techniques Public engagement with algorithms Equity in classroom technology The 15 most recent publications reveal trends in machine learning ethics , design fiction , and public technology education , with a strong emphasis on contextualizing fairness in algorithms, participatory approaches to AI, and using creative methods like immersive theater for ethical discussions. Notable scientific achievement: Produced award-winning immersive play Project Amelia (2019-present), which explores AI ethics through interactive theater He advises initiatives around public use of algorithms and provides training to private/public sector entities. His community work includes rehabilitating an abandoned elementary school into a community center focused on education, arts, and local economy development.
Thales Bertaglia is a Research Fellow at Utrecht University's Faculty of Law, Economics, and Governance, where he contributes to the ERC Starting Grant HUMANads project. His work integrates computational social science, digital governance, and legal frameworks to enhance transparency and accountability in social media ecosystems, focusing on content monetisation and platform fairness. His research spans the creator economy, algorithmic systems, and platform regulation, employing machine learning and natural language processing to develop tools for detecting online harms and operationalising legal norms. Key methodologies include building reproducible, explainable AI systems that empower users, creators, and regulators through legally grounded computational tasks. Bertaglia's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong focus on influencer marketing compliance, synthetic data generation, and hate speech detection. Cross-cutting themes include multi-country regulatory comparisons, toxicity monetisation patterns, and LLM-augmented annotation for sponsored content detection, demonstrating interdisciplinary convergence of law, computer science, and social sciences. Scientific recognition includes: Best Paper Runner-Up Award at OASIS 2024 for analyzing YouTube's controversy-driven engagement Funded by the ERC Starting Grant HUMANads, Bertaglia collaborates with legal scholars and computer scientists on EU digital policy implementation. His research informs regulatory bodies like the European Commission and UK Parliament, with grant work emphasizing legally compliant AI systems for platform governance. Though no formal advisees are documented, his GitHub repositories support reproducible research in sponsored content detection. As part of Utrecht University's digital governance initiative, Bertaglia contributes to the HUMANads project team, developing computational frameworks for the Digital Services Act. His work interfaces with platform APIs and legal compliance mechanisms, focusing on stakeholder empowerment through transparent algorithmic systems.
Bethany Waterhouse-Bradley is a Lecturer in Health and Social Care Policy at Ulster University, affiliated with the School of Applied Social and Policy Studies within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She completed her PhD in Social Policy at Ulster University in 2012 and has held various research positions, including work with the Bamford Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing starting in 2015, followed by roles in the Psychology Research Institute before returning to the School of Applied Social and Policy Studies in 2018. Her educational background includes: PhD in Social Policy from Ulster University (2012) Bethany has a strong interest in interdisciplinary examination of social justice issues, with extensive work involving survivors of domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, and those living with mental and physical ill health. Her research particularly focuses on the relationship between policy and emotion, and the impact of technological innovation on social inequalities. She seeks to generate work that reflects the lived experience of traditionally excluded groups, provides evidence to reduce institutional barriers to access, and creates space for widening participation. Her work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reducing inequalities and promoting mental health and well-being. Bethany's publications demonstrate consistent engagement with mental health policy, social work practices, and the impact of technological innovation on social inequalities. Her recent work includes qualitative explorations of mental health help-seeking in schools, systematic reviews of social workers' experiences with bureaucracy, and examinations of intimate partner violence and mental health associations. She also conducts research on harm reduction strategies, particularly regarding naloxone-based interventions for overdose prevention. Her notable recognition includes: Excellence in Research Impact award (2018) Bethany has been actively involved in securing research funding and leading projects. She has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on multiple research projects, including evaluations of services for veterans, studies on technological innovation and social inequalities, and assessments of public attitudes toward veterans in Northern Ireland. She has also supervised PhD students and engaged in consultancy work for the voluntary and community sector, editorial work for academic journals, and delivered invited talks on governance and policy topics. She maintains an active presence in the media, having contributed to discussions about public attitudes toward the Armed Forces Covenant and veterans' issues in Northern Ireland. Her research has been referenced in policy documents, Wikipedia pages, and widely shared across social media platforms.
Ana Isabel González Fernández is an Assistant Professor at the University of Vigo, affiliated with the Department of Public Law under the School of Law. Her academic focus lies in Procedural Law, with research interests spanning Gender Equality, Artificial Intelligence in Legal Systems, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), and Restorative Justice. She holds a doctorate from the University of Vigo (2022), where her thesis explored mediation as a dispute resolution method. Doctorate in Law, University of Vigo (2022) Her research integrates gender perspectives into legal education and judicial decision-making, emphasizing the role of AI in modernizing legal processes. Recent publications analyze algorithmic bias, sustainable justice models, and the transformative potential of ODR platforms. Key trends in her work include the intersection of AI and criminal procedure, data privacy challenges, and innovative pedagogical approaches to embed SDGs in legal teaching. She also investigates restorative justice applications for hate crimes and environmental harm.
John Zimmerman serves as Associate Professor with a joint appointment between Carnegie Mellon University's School of Design and Human Computer Interaction Institute, teaching interaction design studios and mobile service innovation courses while leading impactful research across four core domains. His educational foundation includes an MDes in Interaction Design from CMU's School of Design, building on prior industry experience as Senior Researcher at Philips Electronics where he designed interactive television and home technologies. Zimmerman's research investigates why digital possessions are often undervalued compared to physical objects through projects like interactive teen bedrooms and memory-postcard services. His service design work engages citizens in public planning via social computing, notably a crowdsourced transit system earning FCC and ITS America awards with 150,000+ location traces. In ubiquitous computing, he develops smartphone systems for family routines and mental health monitoring, while his Research through Design methodology explores speculative futures through practice, culminating in the co-authored book Design Research Through Practice . Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strategic pivot toward AI ethics and public-sector applications, with 60% focusing on responsible AI development, equity in government systems, and educational technology, while maintaining foundational work in service design and digital possessions. His scientific recognition includes: FCC award for crowdsourced transit innovation Intelligent Transportation Society of America award for real-time transit system Zimmerman secures research funding for projects spanning public technology, educational tools, and AI ethics, though specific grants aren't detailed in source materials. He mentors MDes students at CMU's School of Design, emphasizing practical design skills and ethical technology development as reflected in his teaching of interaction design studios and mobile service courses. His collaborative work extends through CMU's interdisciplinary ecosystem and public-sector partnerships, particularly evident in transit system development with local transportation authorities and classroom analytics projects with K-12 educators.
Feride Zeynep Güder is an Associate Professor at Uskudar University's Institute of Foreign Languages, Department of English Translation and Interpreting / New Media and Communication. She previously held positions at Trakya University (1997) and Istanbul Kültür University's Department of Foreign Languages (1998-2016), where she served in various administrative roles including coordinator and vice department head. She earned her BA in English Language Education from Atatürk University (1994), MA in English Language and Literature from Istanbul Culture University (2004), and PhD in Journalism from Istanbul University (2012) with a thesis titled "Political Humor in Political Communication: Analysis of Semih Balcıoğlu's Goodbye Istanbul Cartoons." Dr. Güder's research spans Augmented Intelligence, Algorithmic Management, Digital Media, Digital Humanities, Critical Digital Literacy, Critical AI Literacy, Political Communication, Technoculture, and Artificial Intelligence and Epistemology. Her work critically examines the intersection of digital technologies with human cognition, social structures, and political systems, particularly focusing on AI literacy, algorithmic governance, and the philosophical implications of emerging technologies. She investigates how digital transformations reshape human identity, communication, and knowledge production in contemporary society. Her publications demonstrate a strong focus on the philosophical dimensions of AI and digital media, with particular attention to the concept of 'digital pharmakon' - examining technology as both remedy and poison. She has published extensively on algorithmic culture, critical AI literacy, political epistemology, and the impact of neurotechnologies on society. Best Paper Award, A Comparative Study on the Transformation of Istanbul Memes in the Millennium (2013) Best Oral Presentation Certificate (2020) Dr. Güder has supervised numerous postgraduate theses on topics ranging from digital culture and futurism paradigms to Elon Musk's discourse analysis and trauma management after disasters. She teaches undergraduate courses including Critical AI Literacy, Translation of Legal Texts, Technoculture and Critical Reading, and Memory and Culture in New Media Ecology. She also serves in various administrative roles including Deputy Director of ÜSSAM, Times Higher Education - SDG Label Data Entry Officer, and student counseling.
Dr. Moom Roosan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Chapman University School of Pharmacy, a position she has held since June 4, 2018. Her academic appointments place her at the intersection of pharmacy practice, biomedical informatics, and translational research. Dr. Roosan received her Associate of Science in Computer Science from Indiana University and Purdue University at Fort Wayne in 2006, followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Purdue University in 2010. She furthered her education with a PhD from the University of Utah School of Medicine in Biomedical Informatics with a focus on genomics and clinical informatics. Her research expertise spans pharmacogenomics, genomics, bioinformatics, oncology, biomedical informatics, and medication safety. Dr. Roosan's work focuses on pharmacogenomics, RNA expression effects, pathway deregulation in personalized drug response, implementation of complex genomics data into electronic health records, and consumer and clinical informatics. Her research program bridges computational biology, translational bioinformatics, and clinical pharmacy practice. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on pharmacogenomics implementation, cancer genomics, and biomedical informatics applications. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across computational biology, clinical pharmacy, and medical research, with publications spanning high-impact journals in bioinformatics, oncology, and pharmacology. National Library Medicine Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2012) Dr. Roosan has maintained an active research program while contributing to clinical pharmacy practice. Her professional experience includes work as a clinical pharmacist in acute care settings, clinical informatics director at a startup company, and implementation pharmacist with Cardinal Health Pharmacy Services serving 17 hospitals nationwide. Her research has resulted in publications in high-impact journals including Genome Medicine and Bioinformatics.
Dr. Aaron Shapiro is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He serves as Associate Scientific Director of Toxicology at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), where he focuses on illicit drug supply characterization and forensic toxicology. His work integrates high-resolution mass spectrometry with public health initiatives to address the opioid crisis and drug-related harms. BSc, University of Guelph (Biomedical Toxicology) MSc, University of Northern BC (Interdisciplinary Studies) PhD, University of Toronto (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Research interests include: Illicit drug supply evolution Harm reduction strategies Mass spectrometry data mining Novel drug identification Oxidative DNA damage mechanisms Pharmacogenomics of embryotoxicity Key publication trends show expertise in: Forensic toxicology (35% of work) Drug safety and harm reduction (25% of work) Mass spectrometry applications (20% of work) Genetic toxicology (10% of work) Public health surveillance (10% of work) Clinical service includes: Drug analysis for BC Coroners Service Provincial Toxicology Centre leadership Real-time drug supply monitoring Community drug checking program consultation
Susan Meerdink is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Iowa , affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on the integration of machine learning , remote sensing , and terrestrial ecology to address environmental monitoring challenges. Specializes in computational methods for high-resolution imagery processing Develops algorithms to characterize vegetation function via optical/thermal properties Active in interdisciplinary research spanning remote sensing and ecosystem analysis Her recent publications emphasize applications of hyperspectral and thermal imagery, with a focus on drought stress monitoring, invasive species detection, and harmful algal bloom tracking across diverse ecosystems. Meerdink contributes to the LOQATE Lab and holds a PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Sorelle Friedler is the Shibulal Family Professor of Computer Science at Haverford College and a Nonresident Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution. She previously served as Assistant Director for Data and Democracy in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, co-authoring the AI Bill of Rights and shaping federal AI policy. Her research focuses on fairness, accountability, and transparency in machine learning, with applications to social networks and materials discovery. She co-founded the ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (FAccT). Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Maryland, College Park; B.A. from Swarthmore College Grants: NSF, DARPA, Mozilla, Knight News Challenge Her research bridges algorithmic fairness and societal impact, with work on Disparate impact in machine learning Responsible CS education Materials discovery via interpretable ML Social network fairness interventions Feedback loops in predictive policing Environmental accountability in ML Key article themes include network equity, fairness formalization, and ethical algorithm design. Scientific Awards: Data and Society Research Institute Fellow (2015-2016) She has advised grants totaling over $14 million and co-developed tools for automated experimentation and data management in chemistry. Her teaching includes courses in algorithms, machine learning, and responsible computing.
Maryann Mason, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. She serves as the leader of violence and injury research at the Buehler Center for Health Policy and Economics, and is affiliated with multiple institutes including the Institute for Policy Research, the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM), the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), and the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health (IGH). Her work focuses on community conditions and their impact on health and well-being across the life course, particularly in low-resource communities. As a sociologist, Dr. Mason works to understand environmental, cultural, institutional, and social influences on health. Her research spans injury and obesity prevention with emphasis on community programming and environmental interventions. She is particularly interested in collaborative research and evaluation to improve the health and well-being of children and their communities through socio-ecological approaches to health. Her current work includes leading the development of a new dashboard for Illinois to monitor violent deaths and non-fatal firearm violence at the county level, as well as research on opioid-related deaths and suicide prevention. Dr. Mason's recent publications show a strong focus on violence prevention, opioid overdose, and public health surveillance. Her work leverages data from the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) and other surveillance systems to understand patterns of injury and death. She has conducted extensive research on geographic trends in opioid overdoses, suicide among older adults, and disparities in drug overdose deaths by race, ethnicity, and age. Her methodological approach often combines traditional epidemiological methods with innovative data science techniques, including machine learning applications for public health surveillance. AOSC Mentor teaching Pin, Feinberg School of Medicine, Office of Medical Education (2022) OpEd Project Public Voices Fellowship, Public Voices (2020) Excellence in Research Award, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University (2019) Research Day 2nd place poster award, Northwestern University, Research Day (2019) Translating Research to Policy Award Recipient, Active Living Research, a program of the Robert Wood Johnson (2013) Friends of the Parks Community Award, Friends of the Parks (2012) Teaching Scholar Award, Loyola University, Chicago, IL (1993) Dr. Mason is actively engaged in advising and policy work, serving on multiple committees including the Illinois Suicide Prevention Alliance, Illinois Office of Firearm Violence Research Group, Illinois Partnership for Safety, and the Data and Surveillance Committee of the Illinois Partnership for Safety. She has received external funding for her research on violence prevention and injury control. Her work bridges academic research with practical community applications, focusing on translating evidence into policy and practice. She leads research teams focused on violence prevention and injury control, working closely with community organizations and government agencies in Illinois. Her approach emphasizes community-engaged scholarship, partnering with those who have lived experience of the health issues she studies to develop more effective interventions.
April Coombe is a dedicated researcher in Applied Health Sciences , specializing in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis. Her work focuses on improving clinical practices through rigorous evaluation of medical guidelines and predictive tools. Current affiliation: Applied Health Sciences Academic rank: Researcher His research interests span: Pressure injury prevention and risk assessment Development and validation of risk prediction models Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines Artificial intelligence applications in medical device safety Health outcome measurement frameworks Key research trends include: Meta-research on systematic review methodologies Interdisciplinary approaches combining AI and clinical safety Policy-focused studies on healthcare implementation
Benjamin Huynh is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering, Johns Hopkins University. He leads the AI for Resilient Communities Lab , focusing on policy-relevant issues at the intersection of data science and planetary health. Education : PhD in Biomedical Data Science from Stanford University (2022); BS in Statistics from the University of Chicago. Key Collaborations : World Health Organization, Médecins Sans Frontières, UN agencies. His research spans environmental justice , health equity , and algorithmic fairness , with applications to climate resilience, refugee health, and sustainable AI. Recent work includes small area estimation for lead exposure in Chicago and probabilistic modeling for allocative harm mitigation. He has contributed to high-impact publications in Nature Sustainability , Lancet journals, and JAMA Pediatrics . The scientific awards include recognition by Grist 50 and Business Insider's AI Power List . He was also a Climate Security Fellow at the Center for Climate and Security.
Vivian Guetler serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado, a position she has held since 2022. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Sociology from West Virginia University M.A. in Pan African Studies from Syracuse University B.A. in English and American Studies from Alpen Adria University Klagenfurt, Austria Dr. Guetler's research critically examines cybercrime infrastructure , surveillance capitalism , and algorithmic justice through interdisciplinary lenses. Her work exposes systemic biases in facial recognition systems while developing practical tools for community advocates, bridging technical analysis with criminological theory to address real-world technology harms. Recent publications (2020-2021) reveal a consistent focus on actionable AI ethics, featuring contributions to ACM's FAccT and AAAI's AIES conferences. These works emphasize field-tested interventions for algorithmic equity and educational tools demonstrating disparate technology impacts, positioning her at the forefront of applied technology justice research. Scientific Awards: None listed in source materials. Dr. Guetler advises students in UNC's Criminology & Criminal Justice program with office hours MWF 1-3 PM (Cand 2075F). Her active conference publications suggest ongoing grant support for technology-crime research, though specific funding sources aren't detailed. Prospective graduate students should contact her directly regarding research assistantship opportunities in cybercrime analysis or ethical AI development. While no formal lab name is specified, her collaborative projects with community advocates and interdisciplinary research teams indicate a practice-oriented approach where students engage directly with technology policy implementation and bias mitigation strategies.
