Toomas Hinnosaar is an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Nottingham, holding a PhD from Northwestern University. He specializes in game theory, mechanism design, and behavioral economics, with a focus on strategic interactions, market structures, and digital public goods. His research explores sequential contests, network pricing, and the impact of online information on real-world outcomes. Key findings include the role of transparency in strategic environments and the economic implications of social media dynamics. His work has been featured in major outlets like the Guardian , BBC Radio , and VoxEU . Scientific recognition includes selection for the Journal of the European Economic Association 's Virtual Issue: Editor's Choice Collection (2019). His methodological contributions span randomized field experiments, auction theory, and dynamic pricing models.
Niklaus Labhardt serves as a full professor at the University of Basel and head of the Division of Clinical Epidemiology at the University and University Hospital Basel. He holds dual leadership roles as Division Head of Clinical Epidemiology and Unit Head of International Clinical and Health Services Research within the Department of Clinical Research. His research program focuses on epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic, and interventional studies targeting HIV, tuberculosis, COVID-19, arterial hypertension, diabetes, and common mental disorders. Labhardt specializes in pragmatic randomized clinical trials conducted in resource-limited settings with the explicit goal of generating evidence that directly impacts healthcare for underserved populations worldwide. His work bridges infectious diseases and emerging chronic non-communicable conditions, recognizing the evolving disease burden in low-resource settings. Labhardt maintains active clinical practice as a senior staff physician at the Infectious Diseases Clinic of the University Hospital Basel while leading multiple significant research initiatives including Community Based Chronic Care Lesotho (ComBaCaL), Same-day vs Rapid ART Initiation in HIV-positive Individuals Presenting With Symptoms of TB (SaDAPT), and Dolutegravir in Real Life in Lesotho (DO-REAL). Assistant professorship from Swiss National Science Foundation As an educator, he lectures at the University of Basel, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, and ETH Zürich. Since 2017, he has served as president of the board of SolidarMed, a Swiss not-for-profit organization focused on healthcare in Africa, demonstrating his commitment to translating research into practical health interventions.
Eleni Akrida is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University and serves as Deputy Executive Dean (Academic Student Experience) in the Faculty of Science. She joined Durham in 2019 after studying Mathematics at Patra, Greece, and Computer Science at Liverpool, UK. Between 2020-2025, she held the role of Director of Undergraduate Studies for Computer Science. Research Focus Her research bridges theoretical computer science and education, with primary interests in: Computer Science Education : Pedagogical frameworks, neurodiversity inclusion, and abstraction skill development Algorithms & Complexity : Temporal networks, graph optimization, and stochastic processes Applied AI : Paraphrase generation/identification using deep learning She leads the Pedagogical Innovations in Computer Science and Algorithms & Complexity research groups. Publication Trends Recent works (2022-2025) demonstrate a dual focus: education research (developing pedagogical frameworks and addressing multi-track programming challenges) and technical innovations (temporal graph algorithms and NLP applications for plagiarism detection). Earlier work (2016-2021) established expertise in temporal network optimization and stochastic graph theory. Grants & Supervision Awarded grants include: CPHC Special Project (2025/26): Exploring Neurodivergent Student Experiences in UK CS Education CPHC Special Project (2022/23): Building a Theoretical CS Commons for hybrid learning She currently supervises postgraduate students Arwa Al saqaabi and Saira Richardson.
Marianne Benn is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine, specializing in Clinical Biochemistry at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She works with the Research and Innovation Office and is based at Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 København N. Dr. Benn holds qualifications as a Medical Doctor, PhD, and DMSc. Her academic credentials reflect a strong foundation in both clinical medicine and advanced scientific research. Marianne Benn's research focuses on genetic epidemiology in translational medicine, specifically using Mendelian randomization in large population cohorts including the Copenhagen General Population Study, the Copenhagen City Heart Study, and the UK Biobank. Her work aims to differentiate biomarkers with causal effects on disease from simple markers of disease, identify patterns of common genetic variants defining individuals at high risk of disease, predict effects of drugs from genetic variation in genes targeted by the drugs, and use genetics to predict public health effects of treatment or intervention. Her research spans cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and the genetic basis of various health conditions with significant clinical implications. Her publication record demonstrates expertise across cardiology, genetic epidemiology, and clinical medicine, with a particular focus on dyslipidemia, familial hypercholesterolemia, and the application of Mendelian randomization techniques to establish causal relationships in observational data. Dr. Benn actively contributes to major European clinical guidelines, including the ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidaemias, and her work informs evidence-based clinical practice across multiple medical specialties. Research has been picked up by 17 news outlets Blogged about by 2 sources Shared by 572+ X (Twitter) users Featured on multiple Facebook pages Read by numerous researchers on Mendeley Dr. Benn maintains active collaborations with B.G. Nordestgaard and other international researchers, contributing to the European Atherosclerosis Society consensus statements and other major scientific initiatives that shape clinical practice guidelines across Europe.
Carsten Hjorthøj is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health, Section of Epidemiology, at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, and serves as research leader at Copenhagen Research Center for Mental Health (CORE) under Mental Health Center Copenhagen. His research centers on epidemiological intersections between severe mental illness and substance use, particularly examining cannabis's role in causing or worsening psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. He is methodologically adept in epidemiology and randomized trials, frequently acting as a consultant for such studies. Recent 2025 publications reveal consistent focus on mental health epidemiology across schizophrenia spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Key themes include substance use impacts (especially cannabis), childhood mental disorder interventions, VR therapy for hallucinations, and vocational rehabilitation. Collaborative work with the Danish High Risk and Resilience Study (VIA 11) is prominent. Hjorthøj provides methodological consultation for epidemiological studies and randomized trials, with significant involvement in major projects like the Collabri Flex Trials and IBBIS-II, indicating substantial grant participation despite unspecified funding details. He leads research at CORE and actively contributes to the Danish High Risk and Resilience Study (VIA 11), a major cohort investigating children at familial high risk of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Maziar Nikberg serves as an Associate Professor and Chief Physician of Surgery at the Center for Clinical Research, Västmanland, affiliated with Uppsala University. Based at Västmanland Hospital Västerås, he maintains dual roles in clinical practice and academic research within surgical specialties. Dr. Nikberg's research spans colorectal surgery, rectal cancer treatment, diverticular disease management, and stoma-related complications. His work integrates clinical practice with academic inquiry, focusing on surgical outcomes, cancer recurrence patterns, and evidence-based management strategies for gastrointestinal conditions. His doctoral thesis on 'Rectal Cancer: Surgical Strategies and Histopathological Aspects' (2011) established his expertise in surgical oncology. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on registry-based studies, randomized controlled trials, and comparative effectiveness research. His work frequently involves multicenter collaborations across Sweden and internationally, addressing practical clinical questions with direct implications for surgical guidelines. Key research themes include optimizing surgical techniques for colorectal procedures, understanding cancer metastasis patterns, and developing improved approaches to common gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Nikberg has contributed to major clinical trials including the AVOD trial on antibiotic avoidance in diverticulitis and the HAPIrect trial comparing surgical approaches for rectal cancer. His research has been cited extensively across academic platforms and has influenced clinical practice through numerous high-impact publications in leading surgical journals.
