Jens Mammen is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Communication and Psychology , Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Aalborg University . His work bridges Cultural Psychology , Mathematical Logic , and Epistemology , focusing on axiomatic foundations for cognitive categories and critiques of mechanistic psychology. Research Pillars : Cultural Psychology, Mathematical Modeling, Cognitive Theory, Epistemology Key Contributions : Development of a set-theoretic model of mind, integration of topological concepts in psychology, interdisciplinary dialogue with biology and mathematics Recent Publications (2017-2023) emphasize: Foundational challenges in psychological theory Mathematical frameworks for human-object relations Critiques of reductionism and computational models Exploration of 'soul' and consciousness in scientific contexts Media Engagement includes debates on academic integrity and public discourse, particularly around the 2013-2014 Helmuth Nyborg controversy. Methodological Envoi (2018) outlines guidelines for interdisciplinary empirical research in Scientia Danica . He actively presents at conferences on topics like axiomatics of category formation and the tension between theory-derived and ad-hoc models.
Liesanth Yde Nirmalarajan is a social work researcher at Aalborg University's Department of Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. They also hold an external appointment as Assistant Professor at VIA University College since 2018. Focus on digital technologies in child/family welfare Expertise in predictive risk modeling and algorithmic decision support Contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 1, 10, 16) Research spans: Interdisciplinary studies of digital welfare states Citizen involvement in algorithmic governance Ethical implications of AI in social work Co-production methodologies Public administration reform through digitization Recent publications (2023-2025) explore: Algorithmic decision-making in child welfare Participatory future workshops Digital exclusion in marginalized families Risk modeling ethics Power dynamics in digital social work
Jonathan Frederik Carlsen serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. His academic work is centered in the Radiology section, with research conducted at facilities located at Blegdamsvej 9 in Copenhagen Ø and Blegdamsvej 3 in Copenhagen N. With 37 documented research outputs, Carlsen maintains an active research profile with significant contributions to medical imaging and radiology. Dr. Carlsen's research interests span multiple critical areas in modern medical imaging, with particular emphasis on the integration of artificial intelligence into clinical radiology practice. His work explores innovative applications of imaging technology across various medical specialties including oncology, neurology, and women's health. He investigates both technical aspects of imaging modalities and practical implementation challenges in diverse healthcare settings worldwide. His research demonstrates a strong commitment to improving diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making through advanced imaging techniques. Analysis of Carlsen's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward AI-assisted medical imaging with particular focus on tumor delineation, stroke assessment, and diagnostic workflows. His work bridges technical innovation with clinical applicability, examining how AI tools can be adapted to different healthcare contexts globally. The publications show consistent collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, suggesting an integrative approach to medical imaging research that connects technical development with practical clinical implementation. With numerous publications appearing in high-impact journals including Diagnostics, Neuro-Oncology Advances, and Journal of Medical Screening, Carlsen's research has garnered significant attention in the medical imaging community. His work on AI applications in radiology has accumulated multiple citations and substantial readership across academic platforms, indicating growing influence in his field. While specific details about his mentorship activities aren't explicitly provided in the available information, Carlsen's extensive collaborative research network suggests active engagement with students and junior researchers. His work appears to be conducted within the radiology research environment at the University of Copenhagen, involving interdisciplinary teams comprising clinicians, researchers, and technologists working at the intersection of medical imaging and artificial intelligence.
Laura Maria Alessandretti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Her research focuses on interdisciplinary topics such as human mobility, cryptocurrency investment networks, smartphone usage behavior, and socio-spatial segregation. She is actively involved in supervising PhD students and contributing to projects addressing sustainability science and urban dynamics. She holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0001-6003-1165) and can be reached at lauale@dtu.dk . Her work bridges computational methods with social sciences, particularly through large-scale behavioral data analysis. Key projects include studying air pollution's interplay with human mobility, computational approaches to cultural ecosystem services, and gender gaps in mobility patterns. She has contributed to datasets such as "Exposure to urban and rural contexts shapes smartphone usage behavior" (2023). Her research has been published in journals like Nature Computational Science , EPJ Data Science , and PNAS Nexus , with a focus on mobility science, cryptocurrency networks, and urban sociology.
Jakob Eyvind Bardram is a Professor and Head of the Digital Health Section at the Department of Health Technology at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on mobile, wearable, and ubiquitous computing technologies applied to healthcare, including mobile sensing, human-computer interaction, and software architecture. Key application areas span clinical logistics, mental health monitoring, and digital phenotyping. He has led major initiatives such as the iHospital project (context-aware hospital systems) and MONARCA (mobile health solutions for bipolar disorder), co-founding companies like Monsenso and Cetrea. His work integrates technical innovation with clinical impact, supported by collaborations with hospitals and industry. Education: MSc and PhD in Computer Science Professional Affiliations: ACM, IEEE, Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV) Editorial Roles: ACM PACM IMWUT, ACM Transactions on Computing for Healthcare Research emphasizes real-world deployment of health technologies, with contributions to cardiovascular risk assessment, behavioral activation systems, and frameworks like CARP Mobile Sensing. Awards include the 2012 Informatics Europe Curriculum Award for pervasive computing education.
Michael Mose Biskjær is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University's School of Communication and Culture, specifically within the Department of Digital Design and Information Studies. His research focuses on creativity support tools, design processes, and the role of artificial intelligence in design. He has led projects such as CIBIS (2014-2018) exploring blended interaction spaces and participated in a PhD project on avant-garde design processes (2010-2013). His research interests span AI in design, creative process analysis, and the impact of digital tools on creativity. Notable projects include studying surprise in design processes and the constraints imposed by digital tools. He has published extensively in journals like Design Studies and conference proceedings such as ECCE 2024. Biskjær has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects, combining design theory with human-computer interaction. His work often integrates longitudinal studies and technology probes to understand how ideas evolve in creative contexts.
Henning Christiansen is a Professor at Roskilde University's Department of People and Technology, affiliated with the Programming, Logic and Intelligent Systems (PLIS) research group. He is also a Knight/Chevalier of the Dannebrog (2018) and serves as Coordinator for International Student Exchanges in Computer Science, Informatics & Humanities-Technology Studies. His research spans Deep Learning for medical diagnosis, Robotics in theatrical performances, Constraint Logic Programming, Probabilistic-logic models, Natural Language Processing, Logical methods for context comprehension, Interactive art installations, Database query systems, Cultural technology projects like Viskbook. Key projects include SEAFACTS (digital maritime history platform), EXPLAIN-ME (explainable AI in medical education), NDH (cross-border health data collaboration). Publications highlight contributions to AI ethics, robot choreography, medical image analysis, constraint-based formal methods. He has supervised over 16 projects and 285+ activities, including international conferences and exhibitions. His photography has been displayed in Roskilde libraries and cultural venues.
Rob van der Goot is an Associate Professor in Data Science at the IT University of Copenhagen. His affiliations include the NLPnorth group and the Pattern Recognition Revisited lab . His research focuses on Natural Language Processing (NLP), with emphasis on language modeling, lexical normalization, and computational job market analysis. Key contributions include the development of the EEVEE annotation tool, studies on language model biases, and cross-lingual parsing techniques. He has received prestigious awards such as the Best Paper Award at W-NUT 2022 and the Outstanding Paper Award at EACL 2021 . His work spans projects like the Pioneer Centre for Artificial Intelligence (funded by the Danish National Research Foundation) and Multi-Task Sequence Labeling Under Adverse Conditions (funded by Amazon). His research also intersects with societal impacts, addressing bias in AI systems and improving NLP tools for under-resourced languages. Media engagements include discussions on AI adoption in Danish municipalities and business applications. His publications (48+) span topics from domain adaptation to large language model evaluation, emphasizing practical NLP solutions and reproducible research practices.
Cordula Vesper is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cognitive Science within the School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University. Her research focuses on joint action coordination, sensorimotor communication, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying social interaction. She explores how individuals coordinate actions through nonverbal cues, proximal/distal spatial dynamics, and crossmodal correspondences, with applications in digital environments and museum spaces. Her work spans experimental psychology, neuroscience, and cultural evolution, investigating topics like motor variability’s impact on joint action, diversity in collective problem-solving, and rhythm perception. She actively participates in workshops and conferences, such as the 2022 SOMICS meeting and 2021 EEG hyperscanning workshop, emphasizing collaborative research and interdisciplinary dialogue. Vesper’s publications analyze communication strategies in joint tasks, demonstrating how partner actions are predicted through motor constraints and shared temporal structures. Her research highlights the role of abstraction, cognitive flexibility, and common ground in enabling coordinated behavior across diverse contexts.
Joe Dumit is a Professor at the University of California Davis, holding appointments in Science and Technology Studies (STS), Anthropology, and Performance Studies. He serves as Chair of Performance Studies and is a key figure in interdisciplinary research, bridging anthropology, neuroscience, gaming, and data studies. His work examines how knowledge and technology shape human experience, particularly through studies of pharmaceutical marketing, brain imaging, and embodied practices like Contact Improvisation. Research interests include the anthropology of neuroscience, gaming studies, and the critical analysis of data science. Notable publications include *Drugs for Life* (2012) and *Picturing Personhood* (2004). He co-founded the ModLab to explore gaming and interfaces, and collaborates internationally on projects like the *Experiencing, Experimenting, Reflecting* initiative with Aarhus University. His recent work integrates immersive visualization technologies (e.g., KeckCAVES) and improvisation studies, emphasizing embodied cognition. Awards include recognition for *Cyborg Babies* as one of the Top 25 Books of the Year by the Voice Literary Supplement. Dumit is also pivotal in developing the Data Studies undergraduate program at UC Davis, merging critical thinking with technical skills.
Kasper Rodil is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, Aalborg University, specializing in Virtual Reality, Participatory Design, and Human-Computer Interaction. His work bridges technology with sustainable practices and indigenous knowledge systems, particularly in African communities. Current research: Sustainable Architecture in Virtual Reality (PI), Indigenous Knowledge Technologies (Project Manager) Key collaborations: Namibia University of Science and Technology, San communities in Namibia Recent focus: Cultural-aware robots, circular design practices, gesture interaction systems Research trends show 15 publications (2022-2024) emphasizing: Co-design with indigenous communities (Namibia, San people) Virtual Reality for cultural preservation and sustainable architecture Human-robot interaction in shopping contexts Circular design practices for eco-friendly solutions Scientific awards : Best Demo (2023), Best Full-paper (2023) at African HCI Conference ACM Honorable Mention (2020) for VR research Grants & Projects : 6 active/finalized projects (2008-2024) including Sustainable Architecture in VR (2022-) Cultural-aware shopping robots (2023-2024) BYOR robot design (2017-2020)
Hua Lu is a Professor in the Department of People and Technology Programming, Logic and Intelligent Systems at Roskilde University in Denmark. His research focuses on computer science with specialties in database systems, data mining, spatial data processing, and AI/ML applications for databases. He leads projects on AI-powered spatial databases and data-driven systems. His research interests span multiple domains including data science fundamentals, IoT data streams, location-based services, and database optimization techniques. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on spatial-temporal data processing, machine learning integration with databases, and practical applications of data science. Professor Lu has received multiple scientific awards including Best Paper nominations and runner-up awards at premier conferences, recognizing his contributions to database and mobile computing research.
Arthur van der Zaag is a Part-time Lecturer at Aalborg University , affiliated with the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within the The Technical Faculty of IT and Design . Based in Copenhagen, he is associated with the Lighting Design Lab and focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of lighting, media technology, and architectural design. His work emphasizes practical applications of lighting design in digital environments, with potential interests in human-centric lighting solutions and innovative uses of technology in built spaces. No specific research awards or grants are mentioned in the provided text. Arthur contributes to academic programs through part-time teaching commitments, leveraging his expertise in media technology and design methodologies. His professional activities are centered at the A.C. Meyers Vænge 15 campus in Copenhagen SV.
Dr. Sepideh Valiollahi Bisheh is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology, Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, Denmark. Her research addresses critical challenges in robotics, wireless communication, and human-robot interaction for industrial and domestic applications, with publications spanning 2023-2025. Her research portfolio includes: Robotics (Home and Industrial Automation) Wireless Communication Technologies (5G, Wi-Fi, Ultra-Wideband) Human-Robot Interaction Systems Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Infrastructure Edge Computing Implementations Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing Integration Recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward vision-language frameworks for assistive robotics in home environments and industrial safety applications. Her work systematically evaluates real-time locating systems and 5G technologies for industrial automation, emphasizing practical implementation, experimental validation, and performance metrics in real-world settings. No information is available regarding student advising responsibilities, grant funding history, or specific laboratory team affiliations in the provided materials.
Rune Møberg Jacobsen is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University's Technical Faculty of IT and Design, affiliated with the Human-Centered Computing group and AAU BLUE – Marine & Maritime Research center. His work focuses on human-computer interaction with applications in domestic audio environments and healthcare systems. His research spans Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, and Spatial Audio, emphasizing sound zone technologies, large language models for data collection, and user experience in real-world settings. He investigates how interactive systems can resolve domestic audio conflicts and enhance healthcare processes through field studies and user-centered design. Recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward practical AI applications: sound zone management for personalized home audio, chatbots for survey data collection, and tangible generative AI tools for children's literacy education. His work consistently combines technical innovation with empirical user studies across domestic and medical contexts. Jacobsen contributes to significant projects including the active Telehealth Care Pathway for chronic pain management after knee replacement and the completed ISOBEL project on interactive sound zones. These initiatives demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach through collaborations with medical professionals, engineers, and industry partners on real-world implementation challenges.
