Jenna Wiens is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. She serves as Associate Director of the Artificial Intelligence Lab and co-Director of AI & Digital Health Innovation. Leading the MLD3 research group, her work focuses on machine learning and AI applications for healthcare data. PhD from MIT (2014) under John Guttag NSF CAREER Award recipient (2016) Humboldt Foundation Carl Friedrich von Siemens Award (2024) Her research addresses four key technical thrusts: Time-series analysis for predicting clinical outcomes Robust machine learning against spurious correlations Decision-making with causal inference and offline reinforcement learning Human-AI collaboration frameworks Notable methodological contributions include the FIDDLE preprocessing pipeline for clinical time-series data, foundational work on survival analysis, and novel approaches to model selection in healthcare reinforcement learning. Her work has led to real-world AI deployments in infection prevention and patient risk stratification. Scientific honors include: Forbes 30 Under 30 (2015) MIT Tech Review 35 Innovators Under 35 (2017) Sloan Research Fellowship in Computer Science (2020) Sarah Goddard Power Award (2023) Wiens collaborates with clinicians across disciplines, emphasizing clinician-in-the-loop AI systems and ethical implementation in healthcare workflows.
Professor Sandra Wachter is a leading academic in legal and ethical implications of AI, Big Data, and robotics at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII) , University of Oxford, and as Humboldt Professor at the Hasso Plattner Institute. She leads the OII's governance of emerging technologies (GET) research programme , focusing on AI regulation, algorithmic bias, and human rights. Affiliations : Berkman Klein Center (Harvard University), World Economic Forum, UNESCO, IEEE, World Bank, Bonavero Institute of Human Rights, Oxford Martin School, and more. Research : Legal and ethical frameworks for AI, explainability (notably Counterfactual Explanations ), fairness metrics, and combating algorithmic discrimination through her Conditional Demographic Disparity (CDD) tool. Awards : Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Award (2025), O2RB Excellence in Impact Award (2021, 2018), Computer Weekly Women in UK Tech (2021), Privacy Law Scholar (2019), CognitionX Outstanding Achievements (2023, 2017). Impact : Her work is implemented by Google, IBM, Amazon, and Microsoft; influences NHS and MHRA policies; and has been cited in major media outlets including The New York Times, BBC, and Nature.
Timo Minssen is Professor of Law at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and the Founding Director of UCPH's Center for Advanced Studies in Bioscience Innovation Law (CeBIL). He also holds affiliations as an LML Research Affiliate at the University of Cambridge and an Inter-CeBIL Research Affiliate at Harvard Law School's Petrie-Flom Centre. With extensive expertise in Intellectual Property, Competition, and Regulatory Law, Minssen focuses on the legal aspects of emerging health and life science technologies, including genome editing, big data, artificial intelligence, and quantum technology. His educational background includes a German law degree (Staatsexamen) from Georg-August-University in Göttingen, and Swedish biotech & IPR related LL.M., LL.Lic., and LL.D. degrees from Lund University and Uppsala University. His PhD thesis on the patentability of biopharmaceutical technology in the US & Europe received the prestigious Swedish King Oscar award. 2024: TUM Global Visiting Professor, Technical University of Munich (Germany) 2016: Visiting Research Fellow, University of Cambridge (UK) 2014: Visiting Research Fellow, University of Oxford (UK) 2013-14: Visiting Scholar, Harvard Law School (US) 2012: LL.D. - Doctor of Laws (Swedish "juris doktor"), EU/US patent law, Lund University, Sweden Minssen's research spans AI & Big Data in Health & Life Sciences, Sustainable and responsible innovation & tech transfer, Pharmaceutical-, Life Science- & Biotech Law, Comparative European & US Patent Law, Intellectual Property Law & Open Innovation, and EU Competition- & US Antitrust Law. His work addresses legal issues throughout the lifecycle of health and life science products and processes, from R&D regulation to technology transfer and commercialization. His extensive publication record includes 7 books and over 200 articles and book chapters published in leading journals such as Science, Nature Biotechnology, JAMA, and Harvard Business Review. His research has been featured in The Economist, Financial Times, and other major media outlets. Minssen's recent work shows a strong focus on AI regulation, quantum technology law, and data governance in health contexts, reflecting the evolving landscape of technology and law. Scientific Awards and Recognition King Oscar award for best Jur. Dr. thesis (2014) Jorcks Fonds Forsknings Pris (Jorck's Foundation Research Prize) (2017) Awapatent Research Prize (2009) Max Planck Research Scholarship (2005) Visiting Scholar appointments at Harvard Law School, University of Oxford, and University of Cambridge Recipient of a Novo Nordisk Foundation Grant for a "Collaborative Research Program in Biomedical Innovation Law" (2018) As an advisor, Minssen serves international organizations including the WHO, WIPO, and EU Commission. He has supervised numerous PhD students in areas including pharmaceutical law, biotechnology patents, and antimicrobial resistance. His current research projects include the Novo Nordisk Foundation's International Collaborative Bioscience Innovation & Law (Inter-CeBIL) Programme (50 million DKK), CLASSICA: EU Horizon Project on AI-assisted surgery, and AI@Care: Law and Ethics and Algorithmic Bias in Healthcare. Minssen leads the Center for Advanced Studies in Bioscience Innovation Law (CeBIL), which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research on the intersection of law, technology, and innovation in the health and life sciences. The center collaborates with institutions worldwide to address pressing legal challenges in emerging technologies.
Dr. Jiahong Chen is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Sheffield School of Law . His research focuses on the intersection of law and technology, particularly Data Protection Law , Cybersecurity Law , Law and AI , and Internet Regulation . He serves as Departmental EDI Director and Deputy LLM Programme Director. PhD, University of Edinburgh LLM, China University of Political Science and Law LLB, China University of Political Science and Law His research examines regulatory challenges in smart homes , large language models , and data ethics . Current projects include the ESRC-funded "The Internet of Tactical Engagement (IoTE)" and RAI UK's "Addressing Socio-technical Limitations of Large Language Models" . Publications span GDPR interpretation, health data regulation, and smart device accountability. He teaches modules on Information Technology Law , Data Privacy and Governance , and Consumer Law .
Jennifer D. Oliva is a Professor of Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law where she holds the Val Nolan Faculty Fellow position. She maintains significant interdisciplinary affiliations as a Research Scholar at Georgetown University Law Center's O'Neill Institute for National & Global Health Law and as a Senior Scholar with the UCSF/UC Law Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy. Her academic work bridges legal scholarship with practical health policy development, focusing on the intersection of constitutional protections, public health needs, and modern surveillance technologies. Professor Oliva's research interests center on health law, privacy law, and drug policy with particular expertise in prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), health information privacy, and the legal dimensions of the opioid crisis. Her scholarship critically examines how law enforcement surveillance of prescription data impacts patient privacy rights, particularly for vulnerable populations including those with substance use disorders. She has developed significant expertise in how constitutional privacy protections apply to health data in the digital age, especially following the Supreme Court's decision in Carpenter v. United States. Her recent publications reveal a growing focus on algorithmic regulation in healthcare, examining how risk scoring systems and coverage algorithms can perpetuate health disparities. She has published extensively on the intersection of reproductive rights and health data privacy in the post-Dobbs landscape, analyzing how prescription monitoring systems could be weaponized against individuals seeking reproductive healthcare. Her work consistently connects doctrinal legal analysis with public health realities, advocating for evidence-based policy approaches that prioritize patient privacy and health equity over punitive enforcement. Dosing Discrimination: Regulating PDMP Risk Scores (2022) The "New" Drug War (2024) Prescription Drug Policing: The Right to Health Information Privacy Pre- and Post-Carpenter (2020) Opioid Multidistrict Litigation Secrecy (2019) Surveillance, Privacy, and App Tracking (2020) Professor Oliva actively engages with policymakers and has contributed to amicus briefs in significant cases including Ruan v. United States. Her scholarship has been cited in legal proceedings and she regularly presents at major academic conferences including the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting. She has collaborated with scholars across disciplines including public health researchers, medical ethicists, and data scientists to address complex challenges at the intersection of law, technology, and healthcare.
Barbara J. Evans is a Stephen C. O’Connell Chair Professor of Law and Professor of Engineering at the University of Florida, with joint appointments in the Levin College of Law and Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. She focuses on data privacy, AI/ML medical software regulation, genomic technologies, and diagnostic testing, and is a key member of the NIH Bridge2AI project. Education : J.D. from Yale Law School, LL.M. in Health Law from the University of Houston, postdoctoral training in clinical ethics at MD Anderson, and a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from Stanford. Her research bridges law and engineering, emphasizing ethical and regulatory challenges in AI/ML medical applications, genomic data governance, and DIY biotechnology. She has led initiatives like the LawSeq SM project to standardize genomic analysis policies. The 15 most recent works highlight her interdisciplinary focus on AI ethics in healthcare, genomic privacy, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies. Key subfields include biomedical data sharing, FDA compliance, and equitable access to health data infrastructure. Scientific Awards : American Law Institute membership, IEEE Senior Membership, Greenwall Foundation Faculty Scholar. Evans has collaborated with institutions like the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) and contributed to guidelines for genomic medicine. Her grants include NIH funding for Bridge2AI and LawSeq SM projects.
Colin Drummond, PhD, MBA is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at both the Case School of Engineering and School of Medicine , where he also serves as Assistant Department Chair. His research focuses on simulation and applied informatics to enhance healthcare decision-making with translational applications in wearable technology and conversational agents for isolated patients. Doctorate in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Research interests span healthcare informatics , wearable analytics , and clinical decision support systems . Recent work explores: Physiological monitoring through wearable sensors Heart rate accuracy in consumer devices like Apple Watch Conversational agents for polypharmacy management Performance assessment in athletes and post-surgical rehabilitation
Liane Colonna is an Assistant Professor in Law and Information Technology at the Department of Law, Stockholm University , where she investigates ethical and legal challenges arising from AI-driven practices in higher education. She also engages in methodologically oriented research at the intersection of AI and Law, contributing to the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanities and Society. Additionally, Liane serves as the director of the Swedish Law and Informatics Research Institute (IRI) and is a member of the New York Bar since 2008. Primary Affiliation: Department of Law, Stockholm University Institute Leadership: Director, Swedish Law and Informatics Research Institute (IRI) Professional Status: Member of the New York Bar Research Interests: Ethical and legal challenges of AI in higher education Methodological approaches in AI and Law Data protection and privacy by design Regulatory frameworks for AI and emerging technologies Privacy implications of lifelogging and health IoT International data governance and surveillance law Publications demonstrate expertise in AI regulation, GDPR compliance, and privacy-preserving technologies, particularly for assisted living and educational contexts. Her work bridges technical implementation with legal accountability, emphasizing human oversight and ethical design.
David Opderbeck is a Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute of Law, Science & Technology and Institute for Privacy Protection at Seton Hall University School of Law. His expertise spans artificial intelligence compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, intellectual property law, and the intersection of law with theology and neuroscience. He teaches courses such as Cybersecurity Law and Policy, AI and the Law, and leads the Data Privacy and Security Compliance Program. Additionally, he holds affiliations with Seton Hall's Department of Religion and is a Faculty Associate at Harvard's Berkman-Klein Center for Internet & Society. Education: JD from Seton Hall University School of Law; LLM from NYU Law School; PhD and MA in Systematic and Philosophical Theology from the University of Nottingham and Fuller Theological Seminary. Research focuses on AI ethics, cybersecurity policy, and theological dimensions of law. Notable works include Law and Theology: Classic Questions and Contemporary Perspectives (2019), The End of the Law? Law, Theology, and Neuroscience (2021), and the upcoming Faithful Exchange: The Economy as It's Meant to Be (2025). His recent articles address AI training data rights, regulatory frameworks for biotech innovation, and encryption policy dilemmas. Service roles include Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute since 2003 and arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association in tech-related disputes. His work bridges legal scholarship with practical policy solutions for emerging technologies.
Ioannis Iglezakis is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), specializing in the intersection of law and technology. His academic career spans over three decades with continuous contributions to informatics law, cyber law, data protection, and privacy law. At AUTH, he teaches courses including Law of Informatics, Computers and Law I (Cyberlaw I), Computers and Law II (Privacy and Security in the Information Society), Legal Aspects of Cybercrime, Internet-Law, and Law and Information Technology. Dr. Iglezakis earned his undergraduate degree in Law from AUTH in 1987, followed by a Magister Legum Europae from Hannover University in 1993. He completed his postgraduate studies in History, Philosophy and Sociology of Law at AUTH in 1990 and earned his PhD in Law from AUTH in 1999. His educational background combines Greek legal training with European legal perspectives. His research interests focus on the legal challenges posed by digital technologies, with particular emphasis on data protection, privacy law, cybercrime regulation, digital rights, and the application of GDPR in various contexts. He has published extensively on topics including the right to be forgotten, digital identity management, workplace surveillance in the digital age, hate speech online, and the legal implications of emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence. His work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The trends in his publications reveal a consistent focus on the evolving relationship between law and technology, with increasing attention to GDPR implementation, health data protection, and the challenges of algorithmic decision-making. His work spans multiple disciplines including legal theory, privacy studies, cyber security, and digital governance, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern informatics law. Dr. Iglezakis has supervised over 50 master's theses at AUTH, mentoring the next generation of legal scholars in areas including cloud computing contracts, personal data protection, social media law, intellectual property in digital environments, and cybercrime. His administrative roles have included membership on the European Educational Programs Committee (2011-2012) and the Legal Committee of AUTH (2013-2014). His research projects include the 2018-2019 study on 'Legal Issues of Mobile Applications Development, Distribution and Use,' the 2014 '6th International Conference on Informatics Law,' and the 2013-2015 Center of Excellence for Cybercrime for Education, Research and Training in Greece. These projects highlight his commitment to addressing practical legal challenges in the digital domain while contributing to academic discourse.
Alberto Galasso is a Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Toronto , holding the Anthony S. Fell Chair in New Technologies and Commercialization . He serves as Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). His editorial roles include Co-Editor for the Journal of Economics and Management Strategy, Associate Editor for the Journal of Industrial Economics, and member of the Strategic Management Journal's editorial board. Research Focus: Determinants of innovation, technology markets, and sustainability in business strategy Media Expertise: Canada-Europe-US technology policy, intellectual property, life sciences commercialization Teaching: Undergraduate/graduate courses on strategic management, technology strategy, and microeconomics Recent publications analyze medical device liability , patent pool licensing , and historical censorship impacts on creativity . His 2024 book The Management of Innovation: Managing and Creating Technology Capital provides a comprehensive framework for technology commercialization.
Christopher Buccafusco is the Edward & Ellen Schwarzman Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke Law School, joining in 2022 after teaching at Cardozo Law School and Chicago-Kent College of Law. His research integrates intellectual property law with empirical methods, focusing on creativity, innovation, and well-being. Education: Georgia Tech (B.S.), University of Georgia School of Law (J.D.), University of Chicago (M.A., history of culture) Key Research Areas: Empirical studies of IP law, copyright and music litigation, pharmaceutical patents, design law, and happiness-based policy analysis Buccafusco's recent work examines trademark distinctiveness in the wine market, gun safety technologies, and copyright's impact on creativity. His empirical studies challenge traditional assumptions about authorship, market fairness, and social norms in IP law. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Teaching Award, Duke Bar Association (2024) Student Bar Association Professor of the Year, Chicago-Kent University-wide Teaching Excellence Award, Chicago-Kent
Michael L. Rustad is the Thomas F. Lambert Jr. Professor of Law and Co-Director of Suffolk University Law School's nationally ranked Intellectual Property Concentration. A member of the American Law Institute and former ABA Business Law Section Subcommittee chair, he has shaped legal discourse through extensive publications and empirical research. BA - University of North Dakota MA - University of Maryland PhD - Boston College JD - Suffolk University LLM - Harvard University His research focuses on tort law's evolution in the digital age, including: Platform liability under CDA Section 230 Global data privacy frameworks Software licensing and cloud computing contracts Medical malpractice and gender bias in awards Cybercrime and negligent enablement theories Empirical analysis of arbitration clauses Article trends reveal expertise in: • Digital contract enforceability • AI liability frameworks • Cross-border data governance • Tort reform and empirical studies • Cybersecurity legal standards Scientific Recognition: Four-time recipient of Suffolk's teaching excellence awards Published in top journals like Harvard Journal of Law & Technology and Wake Forest Law Review Cited as authority in U.S. Supreme Court amicus briefs Rustad's work combines theoretical innovation with practical applications, influencing both academic debates and real-world legal reforms.
Prof. Dr. Ali Yarayan is an honorary professor at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, appointed in 2016 in the field of civil law, with specializations in commercial law, Turkish law, and comparative law. He serves as Director of the Research Centre for Turkish Law at the same institution. Yarayan is also a practicing attorney admitted to the German bar since 2003, specializing in commercial and corporate law since 2010. He founded Bidirex GmbH in February 2022 as an entrepreneurial venture. Education and qualifications: Law degree from University of Freiburg (1995-2000) Legal traineeship at Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe (2000-2002) Doctorate in law from University of Freiburg (2004) on German-Turkish database protection Sworn Turkish interpreter and translator for Baden-Württemberg courts (1998) Specialist lawyer for commercial and corporate law (2010) His research focuses on comparative legal systems with emphasis on Turkish-German jurisprudence, particularly in commercial law, intellectual property, family law, and corporate governance. Yarayan's work frequently examines intersection points between Turkish and European legal frameworks, with substantive publications in trademark protection, medical liability, and cross-border family law matters. Yarayan has organized several international symposia on Turkish-German legal topics and serves as editor for conference proceedings in these fields. He previously held positions as lecturer at Friedrich-Alexander University (2006-2008) and maintained the lectureship for Turkish law (2008-2013). As Director of the Research Centre for Turkish Law, he coordinates academic investigations into Turkish legal systems and their interaction with European frameworks.
Joachim Horn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Oslo. His work focuses on pediatric orthopaedics, biomechanical studies of bone fixation, and surgical techniques for limb deformities. He has contributed to research on femoral anteversion treatment, epiphysiodesis accuracy, and hip displacement in cerebral palsy patients. His recent studies (2020-2025) emphasize clinical outcomes of limb lengthening, growth plate modulation, and orthopaedic instrumentation improvements. Publications span biomechanical analysis, surgical case studies, and population-based epidemiological research in orthopaedic conditions. Key affiliations: Rikshospitalet Hospital, Oslo University Hospital Research interests include skeletal growth modulation, orthopaedic biomechanics, and pediatric trauma management. Collaborations involve multi-institutional studies on limb reconstruction and congenital bone disorders.
