Svjetlana Ivanovic is an Associate Professor in Intellectual Property and Industrial Property Law at the Faculty of Law, University of East Sarajevo. She holds a doctoral degree from the University of Kragujevac and has been a faculty member since 2007, specializing in copyright law, digital environment challenges, and AI legal implications. She teaches subjects like Intellectual Property Law and Information Society in postgraduate programs. Dr. Ivanovic has authored/co-authored multiple publications, including a textbook on civil law and papers on topics like text and data mining under EU law, AI-generated works, and inheritance of copyright. She actively participates in legal drafting committees for intellectual property laws and is a member of professional associations like the Association of Lawyers of the Republic of Srpska. Her research focuses on modern legal challenges in digital spaces, balancing copyright with free expression, and adapting traditional legal frameworks to emerging technologies. She serves in English and Russian and has presented at international conferences on transformative technologies and legal ethics.
Neil D. Lawrence is the DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge and a Visiting Professor at the University of Sheffield. His work focuses on advancing machine learning techniques and their ethical applications in healthcare, computational biology, and global development. Research Interests: Machine Learning Ethics and Governance Data-driven approaches to personalized health Global data science initiatives in Africa (e.g., Data Science Africa workshops) Open Science and academic publishing reform Articles Trends: His publications emphasize critical discourse on AI ethics, data privacy, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies. Recent works include critiques of corporate data practices and advocacy for equitable data governance models. Grants & Labs: Leads initiatives like the Accelerate Science Programme, the AutoAI project, and the Digital Markets Unit at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Active in the ELLIS Society and PMLR (Proceedings of Machine Learning Research). Labs/Teams: Former head of the ML@SITraN group (Sheffield) focused on probabilistic models in computational biology. Currently involved in ML@CL (Machine Learning at the Cambridge Computer Laboratory). Education: While specific academic qualifications aren’t listed, his roles imply expertise in machine learning, computer science, and interdisciplinary applications.
Paul Grainger is an Honorary Research Associate at the Department of Education, Practice and Society (EPS) within University College London’s Faculty of Education and Society. He also serves as Co-Director of the Centre for Post-14 Education and Work. With 16 years at UCL IOE, his roles include contributing to research projects in Further Education (FE) colleges and advising global initiatives such as the G20 Summit process and the G7 Commission on Internet Governance (GIDE). His work focuses on the future of work, education in the digital age, AI’s societal impact, and equitable internet access. Research Interests: Grainger’s expertise spans FE policy, digital transformation in education, and the socio-technological challenges posed by emerging technologies. His interdisciplinary approach also explores medieval Franciscan preaching’s influence on 14th-century English literature, linking it to Chaucer’s narrative techniques. Current projects prioritize internet governance frameworks that balance commercial growth, individual empowerment, and community resilience without authoritarian control. Professional Achievements: Co-authored The Coming of Age for FE? (2015), widely regarded as pivotal in FE discourse. His global engagements with G20/G7 bodies shape policy on digital skills, employment systems, and ethical internet use. Earlier roles include College Principal in Liverpool, emphasizing pedagogical respect for students. Personal Notes: A Licentiate of the London College of Music and former choreographer, Grainger’s academic curiosity extends to medieval studies, revealing connections between religious rhetoric and literary innovation in pre-modern England.
Dr. Adela Timmons is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Psychology. She directs the Technological Interventions for Ecological Systems (TIES) Lab, which focuses on integrating data science, technology development, and mental health research. Her work addresses disparities in mental healthcare by leveraging AI, pervasive computing, and mobile sensing to create equitable interventions for children, couples, and families. Dr. Timmons earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Southern California. Her research explores how stress, trauma, and adversity biologically impact interpersonal relationships, particularly through coregulation—shared physiological and emotional states between individuals. She develops just-in-time adaptive mobile health interventions using machine learning and wearable devices. Additionally, she co-founded Colliga, a digital mental health startup, and created the Colliga IO research app to engage diverse, under-resourced populations through a collaborative 'co-creation' model. Her interdisciplinary approach spans clinical psychology, quantitative methods, and engineering. The TIES Lab investigates AI bias in mental health applications and advocates for 'fair-aware' algorithms to protect marginalized groups. Courses taught include Childhood Trauma/Adversity and Applied Data Science, reflecting her dual focus on clinical and technical domains. Lab Affiliations: TIES Lab, Colliga Key Projects: Fair-aware AI models, mobile health interventions, physiological synchrony analysis Software Development: Colliga IO app, co-creation frameworks for mental health tech Dr. Timmons' work emphasizes leveraging technology to democratize mental healthcare access and improve outcomes while addressing systemic biases in AI-driven solutions.
Victor McCrary is a Professor and Vice President for Research and Graduate Programs at the University of the District of Columbia. He serves as Vice Chair of the National Science Board and has led transformative initiatives in science policy, STEM workforce development, and diversity in STEM. His career spans federal advisory roles, leadership in scientific organizations, and advocacy for equitable education. Doctorate in Chemistry, Howard University Master of Engineering in Engineering Technology Management, University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, The Catholic University of America McCrary’s research focuses on national security-related STEM training, diversity in scientific leadership, and policy frameworks to address global S&E talent gaps. He has shaped national strategies through his work on the National Science Board's Vision 2030 initiative and partnerships with institutions like the National Science Foundation. His publications and presentations highlight trends in domestic STEM capacity building, global competition in critical technologies, and systemic barriers to talent development. Key themes include internet access disparities, mentoring infrastructure, and economic resilience of STEM jobs. Fellow, American Chemical Society Joseph Wharton Award recipient (2022) Howard University Graduate School Distinguished Alumni Award (2017) Johns Hopkins University NOBCChE Distinguished Lecture (2016) McCrary has advised on K-12 STEM programs through grants like the Air Force Office of Scientific Research partnership (2023) and served on advisory boards for institutions like the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligent Systems. He has delivered commencement speeches at education centers in Washington, D.C., and championed HBCU research capacity building.
Philip Nickel is an Associate Professor at the Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences school, specifically in the Philosophy & Ethics department at Eindhoven University of Technology. His work focuses on the philosophical dimensions of technology-mediated human reliance, particularly in biomedical contexts. Biomedical Ethics Trust in AI Systems Technomoral Change Epistemic Agency Research spans rethinking traditional ethical values like consent in digital healthcare, with recent projects examining Mobile Support Systems for Behavior Change (2017-2023) and Non-Animal Platform for Nanoparticle Delivery (2025-2028). He investigates how data-driven medical transformation intersects with fairness, knowledge, and human dignity. Key teaching areas include risk ethics , AI ethics , and engineering ethics . He collaborates with institutions like Oxford Internet Institute and Philips, affiliated with 4TU Centre for Ethics and Technology. Current work explores Explainable AI standards in biomedical applications and ethical frameworks for ambient persuasive technologies .
Jaewon Son is a researcher at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) , focusing on nature-based solutions, socio-ecological resilience, and digital sustainability. He is actively involved in institutions such as the Greentech Alliance Council and the Association of Korean Scientists and Engineers in Germany (VeKNI) while pursuing his doctoral scholarship from DAAD since 2021. His research bridges urban forests , sustainable development , and digital inclusion , with a particular emphasis on maximizing ecosystem services through co-designed urban green spaces. Key projects include his dissertation on "Co-design of future urban and peri-urban forests to maximize ecosystem services and socio-ecological resilience" and comparative analyses of urban green governance in Korea and Germany. Jaewon’s recent publications span urban ecology , digital sustainability , and participatory governance , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. He has presented at international forums such as the AI Action Summit (2025, Paris) , European Forum on Urban Forestry (2024) , and Internet Governance Forum (IGF) annual meetings from 2022–2024. Scientific Awards : DAAD Scholarship Fellow of the International Environmental Training Programme (IEETP) at UNDP Seoul Policy Centre Overseas Agriculture Sector Intern Scholarship (OASIS) at IFAD Jaewon integrates multistakeholder participation with climate resilience , advocating for youth engagement in shaping sustainable internet policies and responsible AI frameworks. His work emphasizes equitable technology transfer and cultural ecosystem services in urban planning.
Stephen Aguilar is an Assistant Professor of Education in the Educational Psychology department at the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California. His expertise centers on teacher knowledge, teaching practices, teacher development, and their direct relationship to student learning outcomes. Dr. Aguilar's research program addresses critical intersections of technology and education: Learning analytics for educational improvement Foundational principles of educational psychology Motivation and self-regulated learning mechanisms Digital equity challenges in underserved communities Innovative learning technologies integration His work examines how these domains collectively shape effective teaching practices and equitable learning environments, particularly through technological lenses. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on pandemic-era educational disruptions. The 2021 California broadband study analyzes systemic homework gap solutions, while the 2020 distance learning research documents adaptation strategies among low-income families. Both works demonstrate his commitment to addressing digital inequities through empirical analysis of real-world educational challenges. No information regarding graduate student advising or research grants is provided in available materials. Dr. Aguilar directs the Learning Analytics & Psychology in Education Lab (LAPeL), which investigates data-driven approaches to optimize learning experiences while advancing psychological understanding of educational technology impacts.
Joanna Kulesza is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Law and International Relations at the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Lodz, where she also serves as the Executive Director of the Lodz Cyber Hub research center. She is additionally a Professor at Vilnius University and has held visiting positions at Stanford University, University of Oxford, and University of Muenster. Her research focuses on the intersection of international law, cybersecurity, and Internet governance, with significant contributions to understanding jurisdiction in cyberspace, state responsibility, and human rights in digital environments. Dr. Kulesza's research interests span the application of public international law in cyberspace, international relations, due diligence in international law, state responsibility (including self-defense, sanctions, retorsions, and reprisals), cyber diplomacy, media law, human rights in cyberspace, freedom of expression online, regulation of internet platforms and digital services, intermediary liability, algorithmization and automation of law application, data governance, privacy and data protection online, cybersecurity, cybercrime, cyberwarfare, sanctions for actions using communication and information technologies, responsibility for algorithm operation (including lethal autonomous weapon systems), and internet governance with special focus on international telecommunications infrastructure, particularly low Earth orbit satellites. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on equitable access to satellite broadband, jurisdiction in cyberspace, international dispute resolution mechanisms for data conflicts, and the relationship between internet governance and sustainable development. Her work demonstrates increasing engagement with practical policy frameworks and international standard-setting processes. President of the Republic of Poland Award (2009) Minister of Economy Award (2008) Patent Office of the Republic of Poland Award (2008) Foundation for Polish Science START program scholarship (2011) Foundation for Polish Science MONOGRAPHS scholarship (2012) Member of Scientific Committee of European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (2018-2023) Dr. Kulesza actively mentors young scientists and serves as a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals including Data & Policy (CUP), International Data Privacy Law (Oxford Academic), and European Journal of Law and Technology. She coordinates multiple international research projects, including the Global Digital Human Rights Network (COST CA19143) and serves as coordinator of University of Lodz's cooperation with the European Security and Defence College for specialized training in 'Cybersecurity and International Law'. As Director of the Lodz Cyber Hub, she leads an interdisciplinary research center that combines public international law, international relations, and information and communication technologies, with particular emphasis on internet governance. The center supports decision-making processes and builds intellectual capacity in the information society, addressing issues of international law application in cyberspace, cybersecurity, combating cybercrime, and human rights protection with special focus on privacy, data protection, freedom of expression, digital platform responsibility, and new media law.
Benoît MACQ is a Full Professor at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain), specializing in image processing and related technologies. Born in Louvain on August 6, 1961, he was elected as a member of the Royal Academy of Belgium on May 29, 2009, recognizing his significant contributions to electrical engineering and applied sciences. Professor Macq's research interests span multiple domains within visual communications technology, with particular expertise in video compression algorithms, visual content security mechanisms, medical imaging applications, and multimodal interaction systems. His work bridges theoretical algorithmic research with practical industrial implementations, demonstrating strong translational capabilities from laboratory to marketplace. His recent presentations reveal a growing focus on the societal implications of technology, particularly in areas of artificial intelligence applications in medicine, the future of internet infrastructure for industry, telemedicine systems for equitable healthcare access, and privacy protection in an era of pervasive surveillance. This demonstrates his commitment to addressing both technical challenges and ethical considerations in modern technology development. Elected member of the Royal Academy of Belgium (2009) Professor Macq actively participates in interdisciplinary discussions about technology's role in society, frequently collaborating with experts from diverse fields including medicine, law, and social sciences to develop comprehensive approaches to complex technological challenges. His work on privacy protection demonstrates particular attention to the multidisciplinary nature of modern technological problems, recognizing that solutions require integration of technical, legal, and social perspectives.
Dr. Siân Brooke serves as an Assistant Professor and MacGillavry Fellow at the Digital Interactions Lab (DIL), University of Amsterdam. Her interdisciplinary work bridges data science and critical social research to investigate gender and intersectional equality in technology interactions, with a focus on ethical AI and human-centered computing systems. Her research centers on gender dynamics in technology , inclusive platform design , and systemic bias mitigation in digital environments. Brooke employs mixed-methods approaches combining large-scale data analysis of platforms like GitHub and Stack Overflow with ethnographic studies and controlled experiments. Key themes include how programming styles reflect gender differences without impacting quality, how online labor markets perpetuate discrimination through design choices, and how internet memes reinforce toxic masculinity in physical tech spaces like hackathons. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on exposing and redesigning discriminatory mechanisms in technology. Her 2024 work demonstrates how platform interventions (community composition, identity flairs) can reduce hiring discrimination in online labor markets, while her GitHub study proves gendered programming styles exist but don't correlate with code quality. A unifying thread across all work is the development of concrete design solutions for more equitable technology ecosystems. Dr. Brooke's recognition includes: NWO Veni Grant (€320,000) for "Human-Centered Code: Building Accessible IDEs for Neurodiverse Women in Computing Education" Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship examining gender in collaborative computing environments She actively mentors through hiring a PhD candidate for her NWO project (closing November 2024) and serves on the Open Tech Fund Advisory Council guiding global internet freedom initiatives. Her commitment to research transparency led to implementing Open Science Badges as Associated Editor for Data and Ethics, recognizing reproducible practices in scholarly work. Brooke leads the Digital Interaction Lab's research on technology equity, including the "Mock-Freelancer.com" experimental platform testing anti-discrimination interventions in online labor markets. Her lab collaborates across disciplines to develop accessible computing environments and policy recommendations for inclusive technology design, with recent work featured in LSE Research explaining gender disparities in programming.
Frédéric Dubois is a Professor at the International Film School Cologne (ifs) within TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences, where he leads the master’s program in Digital Narratives. He concurrently serves as Managing Editor of the open access journal Internet Policy Review, a collaborative initiative between the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) in Berlin and the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS) in Bochum, with international partners including CREATe (Glasgow), CNRS-CIS (Paris), IN3 (Barcelona), and the Johan Skytte Institute (Tartu). Education: Dr. phil. in art. (Film Production), Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF Master’s in Communications, Université du Québec Bachelor of Commerce, McGill University His research specializes in digital narrative forms including augmented, immersive, and interactive media, with emphasis on community storytelling, media innovation, and commons-based production. He investigates journalism’s evolution through creative practices and open access frameworks, driven by interdisciplinary exploration of responsible public sphere development for nonprofit-oriented discourse. His work bridges technical media production with societal impact assessment. His 2021 publication analyzes sustainable open access journal models, reflecting his focus on equitable scholarly communication systems. This aligns with broader research trends examining how digital publishing infrastructures can support community-driven knowledge ecosystems while maintaining academic rigor. Information regarding student supervision and research grants was not provided in source materials. Dubois actively contributes to projects including "Defining concepts of the digital society" and the "Task Force: European Platform Economy". He co-organizes initiatives like "Sustainable Open Access: Strategies for scholar-led publishing" and has presented at major conferences including re:publica on topics spanning Turkish internet governance, public service media evolution, and European internet regulation frameworks.
Christoph Lutz is a Professor in the Department of Communication and Culture at BI Norwegian Business School in Oslo. He serves as co-director of the Nordic Center for Internet and Society, positioning him at the forefront of digital society research in the Nordic region. His academic career spans interdisciplinary investigations into the social, ethical, and practical implications of digital technologies. Lutz holds a Dr. oec. degree from the University of St. Gallen, establishing his foundation in economic sciences with a focus on digital transformations. His educational background bridges traditional economic scholarship with contemporary digital society studies. Professor Lutz's research centers on digital technologies with specific expertise in social media, digital inequalities, privacy frameworks, platform economy dynamics, and the societal implications of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and social robots. His work examines how these technologies reshape human interactions, social structures, and power dynamics, with particular attention to issues of fairness, agency, and ethical design. He investigates how users navigate privacy concerns in increasingly automated environments and how digital inequalities manifest across different demographic groups. His extensive publication record reveals a clear research trajectory examining the intersection of technology, society, and individual agency. Lutz's work consistently addresses both theoretical frameworks and empirical investigations, with a growing emphasis on comparative approaches to privacy research, digital nomadism, and the social implications of AI systems. His recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on hybrid intelligence models that combine human and artificial capabilities while maintaining human oversight. Lutz actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles, including special issues on privacy cynicism and comparative privacy research. His collaborative work spans multiple continents and disciplinary perspectives, reflecting the inherently interdisciplinary nature of digital society research. At BI Norwegian Business School, Lutz teaches courses on social media, digital business, social network analysis, theoretical frameworks, and human-technology interaction. His pedagogical approach connects theoretical concepts with practical applications in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. As co-director of the Nordic Center for Internet and Society, he helps shape research agendas addressing critical questions about technology's role in society. His work engages with various research communities through platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter, ResearchGate, and Mastodon, demonstrating commitment to knowledge sharing beyond traditional academic channels. Lutz's research has practical implications for policymakers, technology designers, and civil society organizations working to create more equitable and human-centered digital environments.
