Hannah Griffin is a researcher at the Richard Wells Research Centre , University of West London. Her work focuses on speech and language therapy, dysphagia management, and patient safety in care homes. Research Interests : Improving nutrition and hydration care for elderly residents with dysphagia Adherence to Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) guidelines Implementation of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework Training gaps in care home staff Key Findings from Research : Observed discrepancies between written SLT recommendations and actual care practices High adherence to food texture but low compliance with fluid thickness and swallowing strategies Need for better training and dissemination of RCSLT guidelines
Jocelyn Hargrave is a Lecturer in Publishing at the College of Arts, Humanities and Education. Her research focuses on the history of publishing and editorial practices, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of labor, gender, and technological change. She explores themes such as the role of female creative and technical labor in 19th-century print culture, the adaptation of editorial practices during the digital transition, and the evolution of publishing standards in early modern England. Her work spans historical analysis, contemporary industry trends, and pedagogical approaches to publishing education. Key research areas include the gig economy's impact on editorial work, the cultural and legal frameworks shaping Australian printing history, and the global dissemination of editorial styles. Hargrave’s scholarship bridges historical and modern publishing contexts, examining how technological advancements and socio-economic shifts influence the publishing industry and its practitioners. Her contributions highlight the underappreciated contributions of marginalized figures in print culture and the evolving dynamics of editorial labor. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and books, addressing topics from colonial Australian printing networks to digital publishing disruptions. Hargrave’s work underscores the importance of understanding publishing as both a historical craft and a modern, dynamic field shaped by ongoing technological and cultural transformations.
Dr. Katia Verhamme is an Associate Professor in Medical Informatics at Erasmus University Medical Center. Her research focuses on pharmacovigilance, drug safety, epidemiological methods, and healthcare data analysis. She leads projects involving large-scale observational studies, distributed analytics frameworks (e.g., DARWIN EU), and electronic health record (EHR) data refinement. Her work addresses medication errors, anti-dementia drug utilization, and respiratory disease treatment trajectories. Recent research highlights include: Development of standardized phenotyping tools for multinational health data Analysis of sex/age disparities in medication error reporting Evaluation of asthma/COPD treatment patterns across international cohorts Improving EHR coding accuracy through NLP techniques She has supervised 14 academic works and contributes to collaborative networks analyzing drug safety and public health outcomes.
Dr Gearoid O Domagain is a Lecturer in Modern Irish at the School of Arts & Humanities, Ulster University (Belfast campus). He holds a 1st class BA in Irish Language and Literature (2005) and a PhD on linguistic contact in the Donegal Gaeltacht (2009). Since 2011, he has served as an Academic Fellow in Irish and Celtic Studies, focusing on dictionary compilation for Collins Concise English/Irish dictionaries. Research Interests: lexicography, language standardization, contact linguistics, language change, sociolinguistics Recent work includes reports on immersion education during the pandemic (2022), linguistic training needs for immersion practitioners (2023), and classroom language policy (2024) Active in academic organizing: Co-organizer of Éigse Loch Lao conferences (2021-2025) His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement with Irish language education, literacy development, and sociolinguistic challenges. While no formal scientific awards are documented, his research has been consistently published in commissioned reports and open-access formats. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Irish language researchers including Dr Nollaig MacCongáil and Dr Caoimhe Nic Dhomhnaill in the Irish and Celtic Studies Research unit.
Katherine Harrison is Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer at Linköping University’s Department of Theme (TEMA), unit Theme Gender (TEMAG). She leads critical, feminist and interdisciplinary research on AI, social robotics and smart-city governance, anchored in LiU profile areas Visual Digital Futures and Social Transformations . Education & academic trajectory: While explicit degrees are not listed in the supplied text, Harrison’s long scholarly record (≥25 works since 2008) and her rank of Associate Professor imply a completed PhD and subsequent habilitation equivalent in feminist STS/technology studies. Research interests revolve around three pillars: Ethics, trust and embodiment in human-robot interaction Datafication, visualisation & AI governance in smart sustainable cities Feminist and intersectional analyses of technological design and power She interrogates how algorithms, sensors and care robots mediate social relations, how “smart” infrastructures produce new forms of inclusion/exclusion, and how critical, participatory design can yield more equitable sociotechnical futures. Publication trends 2020-2025: Her recent articles shift from early-career studies of digital intimacy and dating platforms toward large collaborative projects on AI failure, data work, and governance of urban and robotic systems. Keywords span Computer Science, Human-Robot Interaction, Urban Studies, Gender Theory and Critical Data Studies, signalling a consolidation of interdisciplinary impact. Grants & awards: Grant capture mentioned includes Wallenberg WASP-HS projects on AI & autonomous systems, Formas funding for sustainable city research (49 M SEK shared across LiU), RJ grants for humanities (14 M SEK shared), and internally profiled Visual Digital Futures infrastructure, but no individual medals or fellowships are listed. Doctoral supervision & teams: She currently advises two PhD candidates (Maria Arnelid, Dominika Lisy) and one post-doc (Signe Bjerrekär Skov) and participates in collectives such as The Bodies Hub, CMBS, P6 research collective, and Tema Data Lab.
Professor Mari Jones serves as Professor of French Linguistics and Language Change in the Department of French at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics. She holds a Fellowship at Peterhouse College and maintains visiting positions at the University of Bamberg (Linguistics) and University of Canterbury (Christchurch, New Zealand), while also serving as a Fellow of the International Centre for Language Revitalisation. Her research centers on endangered languages, with particular expertise in French linguistics, language death theory, and dialectology. Jones has conducted extensive fieldwork on Welsh, Breton, and Insular/Mainland Norman dialects, focusing on language change, contact phenomena, and standardization processes. Her work demonstrates exceptional commitment to documenting linguistic diversity and developing revitalization frameworks for minority languages, especially Norman varieties in the Channel Islands. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on language endangerment, with increasing emphasis on technological applications and policy frameworks since 2013. Her scholarship bridges theoretical linguistics with practical community-based revitalization, showing particular strength in Norman dialect documentation and cross-linguistic comparisons of obsolescence patterns. Scientific recognition includes: 2016 Vice-Chancellor's Impact Award for School of Arts and Humanities 2021 Cambridge SU award for Inclusive Practice Fellowship of the Learned Society of Wales Fellowship of the International Centre for Language Revitalisation Professor Jones actively supervises graduate research and directs major funded projects including an AHRC-supported network on urban language structures in France, alongside collaborations with Caen and Rennes universities. She founded the Cambridge Endangered Languages and Cultures Group and the Cambridge Conferences in Language Endangerment series, establishing vital infrastructure for endangered language research. Her leadership extends to community engagement through the Cambridge Language Collective and Polyglossia Magazine, while her inclusive teaching practices earned specific student recognition in 2021. Current initiatives focus on Norman language preservation in Normandy and Channel Islands through the 'Patrimoine Linguistique en Normandie' project.
Alexander Voss is an Honorary Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of St Andrews, where he contributes to research and postgraduate supervision. His work bridges software engineering, social data science, and digital ethics, with a strong emphasis on participatory design and human rights implications of technology. University: University of St Andrews School: School of Computer Science Role: Honorary Lecturer Email: alex.voss@st-andrews.ac.uk ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8053-2175 His research interests center on software engineering methods, DevOps, continuous delivery, and the ethical and societal impacts of computing. He explores how technical practices influence human rights outcomes and advocates for inclusive, equitable digital systems. His work also touches on data curation, location classification in social media, and causality in computing innovations. The recent articles reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer science and social sciences. Themes include ethical computing, digital inclusion, participatory design, and the societal implications of software engineering. There is a consistent focus on real-world applications, policy engagement, and responsible innovation, particularly in public and open knowledge contexts. He has been recognized with notable awards: Data Journalism Award (Data Visualisation and Storytelling), June 2013 Teaching Excellence Award, 2021 Voss actively mentors postgraduate students, has led funded research projects (including a Leverhulme Fellowship and an SFC Innovation Voucher), and serves on the editorial board of Big Data & Society . He is involved in key initiatives such as the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility in Open Knowledge Network (IDEA Network) and projects exploring the role of universities in shaping an ethical digital nation. He collaborates across disciplines and institutions, contributing to workshops, editorial work, and research networks that aim to align technological progress with societal values.
Carlos Larrinaga González is a researcher at the Universidad de Sevilla, affiliated with the Centro de Investigación en Contabilidad Social y Medioambiental (CICSMA). He holds a PhD in Accounting from Universidad de Sevilla (1995), with a thesis on the relationship between accounting practices and environmental issues, supervised by Dr. Francisco Carrasco Fenech. His research spans Environmental Accounting , Sustainability Reporting , Carbon Governance , and Organizational Change . His work critiques ESG frameworks, explores socio-ecological governance, and examines historical and linguistic dimensions of accounting practices. The 15 most recent publications highlight his focus on Biodiversity Conservation , Carbon Emissions Regulation , and Environmental Disclosure . His articles analyze institutional theories, organizational boundaries, and the role of accounting in climate change mitigation and corporate sustainability. Carlos leads the research group INFORMACIÓN, ENTORNO Y CAMBIO ORGANIZATIVO , contributing to debates on regulatory compliance, audit culture, and the translation of sustainability norms into corporate practices.
Hendrik Kockaert is Associate Professor at KU Leuven, Faculty of Arts, where he lectures French linguistics, terminology, legal translation and translation technology on the Antwerp campuses, and simultaneously Full Professor & Director of Translation & Interpreting Studies at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Qatar) since 2018. He is also Research Associate at the University of the Free State (South Africa). His research concentrates on terminology management, legal translation, translation-quality assessment, and international ISO terminology standards. He coordinates EU projects, co-developed the CAT/revision platform translationQ , edits the Journal of Internationalisation and Localisation , chairs ISO TC 37 SC 1, and acts as certified ECQA trainer and ISO 17100 auditor for translation services. Recent editorial work includes the 2025 Handbook of Terminology (Arabic edition), the 2023 Handbook of Terminology Vol. 3: Legal Terminology , and special journal issues on ISO standards and ergonomics in translator training. His articles explore legal terminological systems, quality-assessment methods (PIE), globalisation/localisation during COVID-19, and the applicability of ISO standards in institutional settings such as NATO.
Merle Ojasoo is Associate Professor of Business Ethics at Tallinn University of Technology, School of Business and Governance, and a lecturer in nursing ethics at Tallinn Health University of Applied Sciences. Her research focuses on CSR, ethical leadership, gender equality and anti-corruption education, and she is nationally recognised for teaching excellence and research impact. Education: PhD in Economics, Tallinn University of Technology, 2014 Post-doctoral studies in Ethical Leadership, University of Jyväskylä, 2018-2019 MBA, Estonian Business School, 2003 BA in Estonian Language & Literature, Tallinn University, 1989 Research interests: Ojasoo investigates responsible entrepreneurship, organisational ethics and change management. She employs qualitative and survey methods to explore how ethical frameworks can be embedded in engineering and business curricula, how appearance-based discrimination affects young women, and how corruption risks can be mitigated through education. Publication trends: Since 2020 she has published extensively on CSR education, gender discrimination, nursing ethics and sustainable tourism, often in collaboration with Nordic and Baltic colleagues. Her work appears in European Journal of Engineering Education , Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management , and leading Estonian newspapers. Scientific awards: Emerald Literati Outstanding Paper 2024 TalTech Supervisor of the Year 2023 TalTech Lecturer of the Year 2022 EQAVET Quality Marks for e-courses 2021 & 2022 Swedbank Business Ethics Grant 2012 Grants & projects: PI – Developing problem-based learning at TalTech, €20 000, 2022-2023 PI – Curriculum analysis for Ministry of Justice, €7 896, 2020 Co-investigator – Horizon 2020 project on South-East Asian transition economies, €958 500, 2017-2021 Academic citizenship: She chairs the MSc thesis defence committee in Management & Entrepreneurship, serves on the board of Transparency International Estonia, and is track organiser for the Nordic Academy of Management conferences.
Holly Wright is an archaeologist and digital heritage specialist affiliated with the University of York through the Department of Archaeology and the Archaeology Data Service (ADS) . Her career bridges the arts, archaeology, and computing, with a focus on digital data infrastructures and semantic technologies. BFA in Art (Drawing and Painting), University of California at Santa Cruz BA in Art History (Architectural History), University of California at Santa Cruz MSc in Archaeological Information Systems, University of York (Distinction) PhD in Archaeology, University of York (2011) Her research explores the intersection of digital archaeology and heritage science , particularly how tools like the Semantic Web , Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) , and automated image recognition can enhance archaeological data preservation and accessibility. She has contributed to major projects such as SEADDA , ARIADNEplus , SSHOC , and ArchAIDE , which aim to standardise and democratise archaeological data practices across Europe and beyond. Holly’s publications reflect her expertise in digital visualisation , data infrastructures , and technology-driven archaeological methods . Recent work includes applications of NLP in archaeology and addressing the digital divide in heritage research. Her contributions to the field have been recognised through the EU Marie Curie CHIRON fellowship , which supported her PhD research. Scientific Awards EU Marie Curie CHIRON Fellowship (2005) Holly currently serves as the International Projects Manager for the Archaeology Data Service , where she leverages her administrative and research skills to support large-scale digital heritage initiatives. She is also affiliated with the Centre for Digital Heritage and has co-led projects like AUTOMATA and Transforming data Re-use in ARCHaeology as a Principal Investigator.
Silvia Colabianchi is a researcher and assistant professor („Ricercatore“) at the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering „Antonio Ruberti“ of Sapienza University of Rome, where she teaches the Smart Factory course in the Master’s programmes in Management and Mechanical Engineering. Born in Rome in 1994, she obtained her PhD in Industrial and Management Engineering from the same university in 2023 with a dissertation on human-centred cyber-resilience of socio-technical systems. Education: PhD in Industrial and Management Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, 2023 MSc in Management Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, 2019 Scientific high-school diploma, Liceo Scientifico “PNI”, Rome Research interests revolve around the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies into manufacturing from a human-centric, Industry 5.0 perspective. She combines computer vision, large language models and immersive virtual reality to improve quality inspection, operator assistance and occupational safety, while investigating cyber-resilience, organisational learning and sustainable/circular product design. Her 2023-2025 publications show a clear trend toward AI-enabled manufacturing support (digital assistants, LLMs, conversational agents), advanced training technologies (VR, Safety-II, ergonomic pose detection) and resilience assessment (fuzzy maturity models, storytelling-based studies, warehouse and supply-chain disruptions). Interdisciplinary work spans from industrial engineering and operations management to behavioural cybersecurity and space manufacturing logistics. She is member of the scientific sector ING-IND/17 “Industrial Mechanical Systems” and actively collaborates on national and international projects that apply machine-learning models, data-analysis dashboards and immersive tools to real industrial environments. Office: Room A125, Via Ariosto 25, 00185 Rome, Italy Phone: +39 06 7727 4036 (int. 35036) Email: silvia.colabianchi@uniroma1.it
Tiffane Levick is a Lecturer in Translation Studies at the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS). She teaches translation (theme and version) at undergraduate and master’s levels and specializes in the translation of urban youth speech, sociolinguistics, gender, and pedagogy. She co-founded the research network 'Translating Minority Voices' and holds a doctorate from Sorbonne Nouvelle University-Paris 3. Education: Doctorate (2018): 'Orality and Universality, in Search of a Global Youth Speech in Translation', Sorbonne Nouvelle University-Paris 3, supervised by Clíona Ní Ríordáin. Research Interests: Her work centers on the translation of non-standard language, particularly urban youth speech, creole, and gender-inclusive forms. She explores how sociolinguistic variation, cultural references, and multimodal elements (such as music and audiovisual media) are rendered across languages. Her research also addresses pedagogical approaches to teaching sensitive topics like non-binary language and marginalized voices in translation. Publications Trends: Her recent scholarly output spans book chapters, journal articles, and conference papers, with a strong focus on the intersection of translation, identity, and cultural representation. Key themes include the translation of slang, creole, rap, and inclusive language, often analyzing contemporary French and Anglophone literature and media. Scientific Awards: 2021 Gulf Coast Prize in Translation (for an excerpt from Sofia Aouine's Rhapsodie des oubliés ) Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, she actively mentors through her teaching and co-supervises collaborative translation projects. She has co-edited a volume on teaching translation in Francophone contexts and leads experimental bilingual writing workshops that integrate translation and creative writing. Labs and Teams: She is a core member of the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS) and co-founded the research network 'Translating Minority Voices' (in collaboration with PRISMES, Sorbonne Nouvelle). She also organizes and participates in interdisciplinary research seminars and conferences on translation, sociolinguistics, and minority representation.
Valentina Budinčić is Associate Professor and Vice-Rector for Teaching and Student Affairs at Alfa BK University , Belgrade, Serbia. Since 2015 she has been a full-time faculty member of the Faculty of Foreign Languages , where she teaches and researches in English linguistics and applied language studies. Education: B.A., Faculty of Philosophy, University of East Sarajevo M.A., Faculty of Philology, University of Banja Luka Ph.D. in Philological Sciences, University of East Sarajevo (2014) Thesis: „Međuodnos engleske i srpske terminologije u sportu“ Research Interests Her scholarly work centres on comparative linguistics , terminology standardisation , and the interface between English and Serbian sports lexis . Additional foci include English for Specific Purposes (ESP), language teaching methodology , and the sociolinguistic impact of global English. Publication Profile Between 2011 and 2017 she authored or co-authored fifteen refereed articles and one monograph, „Anglicizmi u sportskoj terminologiji“ (2018). The publications cluster around three thematic strands: (1) descriptive and contrastive analyses of sports terminology, (2) innovations in ESP/Business English pedagogy, and (3) affective and technological factors in foreign-language learning. Conference Contributions She has delivered more than twenty conference papers at international venues in Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Romania, and Greece, serving as both keynote and session speaker on topics ranging from sports lexicology to web-based language teaching. Professional Service Since 2011 she has been an authorised examiner for Cambridge English examinations. From 2016 to 2018 she served as Vice-Dean for Teaching at the Faculty of Foreign Languages, overseeing curriculum development and quality assurance. Editorial & Reviewing Work Peer reviewer for Časopis , Reči (Faculty of Foreign Languages, Alfa BK University) and ELTA Journal Co-editor of two conference proceedings volumes on language, literature and technology (2017-2018)
Dr Alistair Baron is a Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University's School of Computing and Communications, with dual expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Cyber Security. He applies computational linguistics to counter online deception, focusing on fake profiles, social engineering, and forensic applications. His work bridges linguistic analysis with security solutions, including multi-lingual text processing, spelling variation normalisation, and crisis management decision-support systems. Ph.D. Computer Science (Lancaster University, UK) B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science (Lancaster University, UK) Research interests span robust NLP tool development for cyber-security, with emphasis on: Deception detection in digital personas Spelling variation in historical and online texts Machine learning for forensic investigations Semantic tagging using historical thesauri GIS-Integrated textual analysis Online child protection systems His recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary focus, combining NLP with security applications (2016-2023). Key projects include insider threat detection, semantic annotation of historical texts, and penetration testing standardisation research. Awards include the Faculty of Science and Technology Research Fellowship and FHEA teaching accreditation.
