Alanna Skuse is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Literature at the University of Reading, part of the School of Humanities. Her research examines medicine, identity, and embodiment in early modern England, with a focus on surgical practices, self-wounding, and the intersections of literature and medical history. She holds a Wellcome Trust Award for her project on self-inflicted wounds in early modern texts and actively engages in public humanities initiatives through writing and radio appearances. Skuse's work bridges literary studies and medical humanities, exploring how bodily alterations (e.g., amputations, mastectomies) influenced cultural identity debates. Her books include Surgery and Selfhood in Early Modern England (Cambridge, 2021) and Constructions of Cancer in Early Modern England (Palgrave, 2015). She co-directs the interdisciplinary Centre for Health Humanities and leads research groups on identities and diversity/inclusion within her department. Her publications analyze topics like castration narratives, prosthetic limbs in theater, and early modern medical ethics. Skuse advocates for open-access research and collaborates with artist-practitioners to foster public engagement. She supervises postgraduate students in early modern studies and health humanities.
Dr Lounis Chermak is a Lecturer in Computer Vision and Autonomous Systems at the Centre for Electronic Warfare, Information and Cyber, part of Cranfield Defence and Security at Cranfield University, UK. He leads the Joint Autonomy Lab and is actively involved in research and education in autonomous systems with applications in defence and space. Research Interests: His work focuses on situational awareness in autonomous platforms, with core expertise in computer vision, sensor fusion, artificial intelligence, robotics, and navigation. He investigates perception, decision-making, and mobility across aerial, ground, maritime, and space systems, developing robust solutions for challenging environments including low visibility and extreme illumination. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in autonomous navigation, particularly for space and defence applications, using advanced computer vision techniques such as thermal stereo odometry, HDR imaging, stixel-based scene understanding, and lightweight 3D descriptors. Research also extends to cybersecurity of autonomous systems, including impersonation attack detection and optical countermeasures. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Dr Chermak leads research activities supported by postdoctoral researchers, PhD, and MSc students. His work is funded and applied in collaboration with major clients including aerospace organizations (ESA, UK Space Agency, Thales Alenia Space), defence agencies (MoD, DSTL, BAE Systems, MBDA), and technology companies (Samsung, Astroscale). He supervises research students in robotics and autonomous systems across civilian and defence domains. Labs and Teams: He leads the Joint Autonomy Laboratory, a 200 m² indoor facility equipped with drone netting, motion capture systems, virtual reality test benches, UAV and ground robot fleets, electric vehicles, and multiple sensors for vision, ranging, and motion. This lab supports both educational and cutting-edge research in autonomous systems.
Marianne Kallaste is a Lecturer at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), School of Business and Governance, Department of Business Administration. She serves as Programme Director for International Business Administration (0.20 FTE) and has held various roles including Lecturer, Research Fellow, and project coordinator. Education: Master's Degree (2011) in Organizational Culture from TalTech; PhD studies (interrupted) in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Research Focus: Entrepreneurial ecosystems, problem-based learning, university-business collaboration, SME internationalization Project Leadership: Currently leads 'Digital-Physical Hybrid Architecture of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem' (2025-2029, €116,518) Her work emphasizes transforming higher education through entrepreneurial mindsets and cross-disciplinary approaches. She has co-authored 15+ publications analyzing Estonian entrepreneurship ecosystems, university innovation capacity, and open innovation strategies in post-socialist contexts. Scientific Awards: 2024 TalTech Department of Business Administration award for academic innovation in large research project submissions As project leader for multiple EU-funded initiatives (e.g., BeComE, INNOLAB), she bridges academia and industry while serving on the Estonian Economic Association and Estonian Andragogy Association.
Dr. Mike Molesworth is an Associate Professor in Marketing at the Department of Marketing, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He has been teaching marketing communications and digital marketing since 1999 and is actively engaged in research, supervision, and academic publishing. His educational background includes a PhD in Consumer Culture, a CIM Diploma, a PGCTHE, and a BA(Hons) in Advertising Management. Mike Molesworth's research centers on critical and qualitative approaches to marketing, with a focus on digital consumption, consumer culture, and ethical dimensions of digital media. He employs psychoanalytic and interpretive methods to explore consumer behavior, particularly in relation to digital possessions, online platforms, and corporate responsibility. His work often challenges dominant narratives in marketing and examines the emotional, symbolic, and institutional complexities of contemporary consumption. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in examining the paradoxes of digital life, including human-AI relationships, digital ownership, consumer resistance, and the emotional dynamics of corporate responsibility. He frequently collaborates with scholars such as Grigore, Denegri-Knott, and Jenkins, contributing to leading journals in marketing and management. He teaches modules such as Marketing Communications, International Brand Management, and Consumer Behaviour, and is an experienced PhD supervisor interested in critical marketing, consumer culture, psychoanalytic approaches, and corporate responsibility in digital contexts. Mike Molesworth has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. He supervises PhD students in areas related to critical marketing and consumer culture, though specific student names are not listed. He is involved in research projects exploring digital goods, platform economies, and ethical consumption, often using qualitative and interpretive methodologies. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams led by him, but his collaborative work suggests active participation in research networks within the Department of Marketing and beyond.
Andreas Hein is an Assistant Professor of IT Management at the University of St. Gallen's Institute of Information Systems and Digital Business (IWI-HSG). His research focuses on digital services, AI literacy, conversational agents, and ethical design in education and business contexts. He holds a PhD (summa cum laude) from the University of Kassel and has led projects funded by SNSF and Innosuisse. Hein is an AIS Distinguished Member Cum Laude and has received numerous awards for research and academic service, including the AIS Best Conference Paper Award (2024) and Best Paper Awards at DESRIST (2023) and HICSS (2020). His work bridges design science and interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing topics like privacy nudges, gamification in learning, and lawful technology development. Hein actively contributes to academic communities, serving as associate editor for ECIS, ICIS, and AOM divisions, and has organized conferences like the Wirtschaftsinformatik-Nachwuchs-Treffen 2023. His teaching spans undergraduate to graduate levels, emphasizing data-driven service innovation and research practices. Hein's research has been published in top journals (ISR, JAIS, EJIS) and frequently recognized for innovation and impact. Education: PhD in Business Information Systems (Kassel University, 2018), Master of Arts in Communication Management, Diplom in Economic Sciences (Kassel University). Key Achievements: Over €2.2m in third-party funding, 60+ co-authors, and impactful contributions to digital education and AI ethics. His work on privacy nudges and conversational agents has been featured in leading conferences and journals.
Tomi Tuominen is a University Lecturer at the University of Lapland's Faculty of Law, specializing in Law, Technology, and Sustainability Transitions. He holds an LL.M. (2012), LL.D. (2017) from the University of Lapland and a Docent title in European Law from the University of Helsinki (2023). His research focuses on EU constitutional law, internal market law, Economic and Monetary Union law, and private international law within the EU. Education : LL.M., University of Lapland (2012) LL.D., University of Lapland (2017) Docent in European Law, University of Helsinki (2023) His work includes analyzing the legal frameworks of EU economic governance, particularly during crises like the Eurozone crisis and the pandemic. He has authored influential books such as The Euro Crisis and Constitutional Pluralism (2021) and co-edits the Finnish legal journal Oikeus . He also leads projects like WaterFall (2024–2027) addressing secure water supply and LEXSECURE (2020–2023) on legal frameworks for supply security. Recent articles emphasize EU legal responses to crises, financial stability mechanisms, and constitutional pluralism. Awards include the Docent title (2023). He advises on EU legal frameworks and has led over 50 research outputs. Collaborations include Nordic and international legal scholars. His work bridges constitutional law, economic governance, and technological sustainability.
Dorsa Sadigh is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University, and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI. Her work focuses on advancing robotics , particularly in areas such as human-robot collaboration , reinforcement learning , and vision-language models . She explores how robots can learn from human demonstrations, adapt to dynamic environments, and safely interact with humans in caregiving and assistive tasks. Her research interests span autonomous systems , improving robot generalization , and foundation models for robotics . Key projects include developing policies for dexterous manipulation, proactive human-robot teamwork, and scalable data collection methods. She emphasizes ethical considerations in robotics, including perceived safety and human trust. Recent work highlights include the ProVox framework for personalized collaboration, HoMeR for mobile manipulation, and Octo —an open-source generalist robot policy. Her contributions bridge theoretical advances in AI with real-world robotic applications, leveraging large language models and vision-language integration. Dr. Sadigh’s research is funded by grants from NSF, DARPA, and industry partnerships. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address challenges in assistive robotics, autonomous driving, and socially intelligent AI systems.
Associate Professor Paul Evans holds a position in the School of Education at UNSW Sydney, specializing in Educational Psychology. His research focuses on motivation, instruction, and learning strategies in educational settings, with a particular emphasis on music education and cognitive load theory. He supervises a team of research students in the Cognitive Load and Motivation Lab and teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Paul's work integrates quantitative methodologies, including structural equation modeling and multilevel analysis, and he collaborates with over 20 international researchers. He serves on editorial boards for journals such as Journal of Research in Music Education and Educational Psychology . His educational background includes a PhD in Music Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, alongside master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Western Australia and UNSW. His research spans theoretical and applied domains, addressing both foundational educational psychology principles and practical partnerships with schools and educational organizations. Paul’s teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered approaches informed by his research on motivation and cognitive engagement. Current research students include Wei Sun, Yooie Choi, and others in the Cognitive Load and Motivation Lab. His past work includes studies on self-determination theory, deliberate practice, and music student well-being. Paul is actively involved in supervising doctoral candidates and contributing to the broader academic community through editorial and peer-review roles.
Luisa Arango is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Ethnology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Strasbourg, where she also serves as Director of Studies for the Bachelor's program in Anthropology and Ethnology in Distance Learning (EàD). She is based at the MISHA building and is affiliated with the SAGE Laboratory (UMR 7363). Her academic work spans research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a strong focus on urban anthropology and environmental issues. Her research centers on urban environments, water and land resource management, identity dynamics in cities, and the anthropology of techniques, with fieldwork conducted in the Nile Valley (Sudan) and the Colombian Caribbean. She explores themes such as urbanization processes, spatiality and power, local perceptions of climate change, and alternative ethnographic methods. Her work often engages with political ecology, interdisciplinary environmental research, and the social dimensions of nature and resources. Luisa Arango’s recent publications (2013–2024) reflect a consistent focus on hydrosocial systems, urban water governance, land appropriation, and knowledge production in Africa and Latin America. Her articles appear in journals such as Canadian Journal of African Studies , Espaces et Sociétés , Autrepart , and Sources . She has also contributed to interdisciplinary dialogues on climate change, artistic ethnography, and field drawing as research tools. Knowledge about nature in Africa Urban water management in Khartoum and Cartagena Land rights and ethnic identity in Colombia Interdisciplinary approaches to climate and urban planning Ethnographic and artistic methodologies Luisa Arango is actively involved in research networks such as WATERLAT-GOBACIT and GAIA (University of Antioquia, Colombia). She has supervised academic projects and contributed to methodological innovations in ethnographic research. She teaches courses on ethnographic methods, urban anthropology, and research forums for distance-learning students. Her work emphasizes the political dimensions of resource access, the transformative power of collective action, and the importance of integrating social and material realities in understanding urban and environmental change. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text, but her sustained publication record and leadership roles indicate significant scholarly impact. She is also engaged in public-facing research, including graphic works and documentaries on anthropological practice.
Jeffrey P. Kahn is the Robert Henry Levi and Ryda Hecht Levi Professor at Johns Hopkins University, with a primary appointment in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is a core faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, where he leads research on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging biomedical technologies. PhD, Georgetown University, 1989 MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1988 Dr. Kahn’s research focuses on bioethics and public health, with particular expertise in ethics and genomics, research ethics, science policy, and the governance of digital health technologies. His work addresses critical questions about informed consent, equity in access to genomic medicine, public trust in biobanking, and the ethical use of data in public health surveillance. He has led major initiatives such as the Genomic Uses in Infectious Diseases and Epidemics (GUIDE) project and research on digital contact tracing governance. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary scholarship, integrating insights from law, policy, history, and social sciences to address complex challenges at the intersection of genetics, infectious diseases, and public health. Themes include anticipatory governance of genome editing, regulatory innovation for rare diseases, and ethical frameworks for decentralized biobanking and digital health applications. Member, Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, Alpha Chapter (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health), 2014 Robert Henry Levi and Ryda Hecht Levi Professor of Bioethics and Public Policy, 2011–present Dr. Kahn has mentored numerous scholars and contributed to national and international policy discussions on bioethics. He has received continuous research funding for projects exploring the ethical dimensions of biobanking, genomic surveillance, and public engagement in science. His leadership extends to collaborative networks such as the BRIDGES Collaboratory, which advances ethical, legal, and social studies at the nexus of infectious and genetic diseases. He is actively involved in research centers including the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and leads projects that integrate ethics into public health practice and policy development.
François Brémond is a Research Director (DR1) at INRIA Sophia Antipolis, where he leads the STARS research team, which he founded on January 1, 2012. He was previously head of the PULSAR team starting September 2009. He is also a co-founder of the CoBTeK team at Nice University in collaboration with Nice Hospital, focusing on behavioral disorders in elderly patients with dementia. His research is centered on dynamic scene interpretation using video and sensor data, with applications in surveillance, healthcare, transportation, and ambient intelligence. Research Interests: Computer Vision: video processing, object detection and tracking, motion analysis, pattern recognition Cognitive Vision: video understanding, scene understanding, event recognition, behavior analysis, multi-sensor fusion, multimedia interpretation Machine Learning: deep learning architectures, self-attention, knowledge distillation, contrastive learning, self-learning, lifelong learning, knowledge-based systems, spatio-temporal reasoning Autonomous Systems: real-time systems, system evaluation, parameter tuning, system design, 3D visualization His work bridges low-level pixel data with high-level semantic behavior modeling, enabling systems to detect and interpret complex human and vehicle activities in real-world environments. Applications include crowd monitoring, fraud detection, airport operations, homecare for the elderly, and biological monitoring. He has authored or co-authored over 200 scientific papers and has (co-)supervised 18 PhD theses. He has participated in 12 European projects (e.g., FP6, FP7), 12 French national projects (ANR, DGE), and numerous industrial collaborations with companies such as Thales, SNCF, RATP, STMicroelectronics, and Alstom. He also serves as an expert reviewer for ANR and the European Commission. Scientific Leadership and Technology Transfer: Co-founder of Keeneo (acquired by Digital Barriers), Ekinnox, and Neosensys — startups in intelligent video monitoring and business intelligence Reviewer for top-tier journals (PAMI, CVIU, AIJ) and conferences (CVPR, ICCV, AVSS) Contributor to the ARDA workshops on video event ontology He has taught numerical classification at Nice University and video understanding at a Master’s level engineering school. His research program emphasizes generic, scalable systems for behavior modeling and long-term activity mining. Research Projects: Stress ID dataset (ECG and video for stress detection) Toyota Smarthome (Activities of Daily Living) SafEE2 (Homecare for elderly with autonomy loss) Praxis dataset (RGB-D upper-body gestures) GER'HOME, CARETAKER, RATP Project, ETISEO, AVITRACK, CASSIOPEE, ADVISOR, PASSWORDS
Vincent Dussart is a University Professor in Public Law at the Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Toulouse 1 Capitole, where he is affiliated with the Maurice Hauriou Institute (IMH). His academic and professional work centers on public finance law, tax law, constitutional law, and local government finances. University: University of Toulouse 1 Capitole School: Faculty of Law and Political Science Department: Department of Public Law Academic Rank: Professor Email: Vincent.Dussart@ut-capitole.fr His research interests include public finance law, tax law, constitutional law, local and European finance, parliamentary budgetary power, and fiscal decentralization. He has published extensively on the financial autonomy of public authorities, the impact of national and EU fiscal policies on local governments, and the legal dimensions of taxation and budgeting. His recent publications (2020–2024) analyze the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on local finances, VAT justice, toxic loans, and the erosion of parliamentary consent to taxation. He is the author of the 12th edition of the Public Finance Manual and has contributed to policy debates through journals such as Revue française de finances publiques , Revue de Gestion et Finances publiques , and Pouvoirs . Dussart completed his doctoral thesis on The Financial Autonomy of Constitutional Public Authorities in 2013. He also serves as a municipal advisor, bridging academic research with practical governance. His work reflects a strong engagement with both doctrinal legal analysis and real-world fiscal challenges facing French and European institutions. Fiscal Justice and VAT Local Government Finance and Decentralization EU Budgetary Law and Fiscal Integration Parliamentary Powers over Taxation Legal Aspects of Public-Private Partnerships Modernization of Financial Administration Dussart has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts. However, his extensive publication record and editorial contributions indicate significant scholarly recognition. He advises on public finance policy and has contributed to debates on municipal governance, fiscal reform, and administrative modernization. His dual role as academic and municipal councilor highlights his engagement in public service and applied legal scholarship. He has not disclosed any specific research grants, but his institutional affiliation with IMH suggests participation in collective research programs. He is affiliated with the Maurice Hauriou Institute (IMH), a leading center for legal and political research at UT Capitole, which supports interdisciplinary work on public institutions, governance, and law. His research is likely conducted within this collaborative environment, contributing to national and European legal scholarship.
Poul Ægidius Norby is a Professor in the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he leads research in structural analysis and modelling of energy materials. His work spans battery technology, electrocatalysis, and advanced diffraction techniques for in situ characterization. Position: Professor Institution: Technical University of Denmark (DTU) Department: Department of Energy Conversion and Storage Research Group: Structural Analysis and Modelling Location: Fysikvej 310, 422, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark His research focuses on the fundamental understanding of materials for sustainable energy technologies, particularly using X-ray and neutron diffraction to study battery operation in real time. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean and affordable energy. Recent publications highlight his work on solid-state batteries, sodium-ion anodes from biomass, high-entropy alloy electrocatalysts, and spatial inhomogeneity in lithium diffusion. These studies reflect a strong trend toward operando characterization, sustainable materials synthesis, and next-generation energy storage solutions. His research bridges fundamental materials science with practical energy applications. He actively supervises PhD students and leads multiple funded projects, including those on solid-state electrolytes and in situ battery studies. His work involves collaboration across disciplines and institutions, emphasizing neutron and synchrotron-based techniques. Dr. Norby regularly contributes to academic discourse through guest lectures and conference presentations on topics such as in situ diffraction and lithium battery technology.
Andrew Cooper-James is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Film, TV & Digital Media Production at the University of Northampton, School of Arts. With over 30 years of experience as an independent filmmaker, he specializes in production design, performance, and sound design across film, television, and live art. He has been teaching for 17 years and holds a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy. Research Interests: His creative and academic work focuses on interdisciplinary practices, particularly in screendance, collaborative art, and digital media. He explores the integration of performance, sound, and visual storytelling in both educational and artistic contexts. Publications and Conferences: Andrew has published in the International Screendance Journal and presented at GLAD and NAHEMI conferences. His recent work reflects trends in experiential learning, community engagement, and the fusion of live art with moving image. Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy Teaching and Creative Practice: He leads hands-on modules including Final Major Project, Sound for Screen, and Community Impact. His artistic projects have been supported by major institutions such as Arts Council England, The Royal Opera House, and The South Bank Centre. He mentors students in creative production and emphasizes practical, student-led learning. Labs and Creative Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, Andrew collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in live art and film, often working with dancers, composers, and visual artists on hybrid projects supported by national and international arts organizations.
Albert Evrard is a Researcher at the University of Namur, Faculty of Law, specializing in Elder Law, European Union Law, and the theological dimensions of aging. His work contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to elderly well-being and rights, with 65 research outputs spanning from 1998 to 2023. His research focuses on interdisciplinary intersections: Elder Law: Legal frameworks for elderly rights in EU contexts European Union Law: Implementation of directives affecting aging populations Gerontology: Social and medical aspects of aging Theology: Christian perspectives on elder care and spirituality Bioethics: Ethical dilemmas in end-of-life decisions Law and Religion: Religious freedom in institutional elder care settings Recent publications (2013-2023) demonstrate consistent exploration of legal-ethical challenges in aging, including binding advance directives, spiritual activities in nursing homes, asset protection mechanisms, and theological foundations for international elderly rights conventions. His work bridges legal scholarship with practical geriatric care considerations. Evrard has supervised Raphaël Pagé (2013-2014) and secured multiple research grants including "Older persons in European Union Law and Practice" (2008-2010), "Fondements anthropologiques et théologiques" (2012-2013), and "Séjour résidentiel en maison de repos" (2014, 2017). These projects generated policy recommendations for European elder law frameworks. He actively collaborates through the Commission Age, Droits, Libertés and maintains academic networks with institutions including University of Toronto, Facultés jésuites de Paris (Centre Sèvres), and Stetson University, where he delivered lectures on aging and law.
