Roberta Sinatra is a Professor in Social Data Science at the University of Copenhagen, with part-time affiliations at ITU Copenhagen, ISI Foundation (Italy), and CSH (Austria). She co-founded the NERDS Research Group at ITU and co-leads the Pioneer Centre for AI in Copenhagen. Research Interests: Her work spans computational social science, network science, and data science, focusing on fairness in AI, scientific careers, and human mobility. Recent projects include analyzing child protection algorithms and modeling urban bicycle networks. Scientific Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant Villum Young Investigator Grant Complex Systems Society Junior Prize DPG Young Scientist Award for Socio- and Econophysics Sapere Aude: Starting Grant Publications: Her research, often in top-tier venues like Nature and Science , explores interdisciplinary themes, including AI ethics, gender disparities in science, and social network dynamics. Labs & Teams: She leads research initiatives at the Center for Social Data Science (KU) and co-founded the NERDS Research Group at ITU, fostering international collaboration in network science and AI ethics.
Frede Blaabjerg is a Professor at Aalborg University (AAU Energy) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Science . Since 1998, he has pioneered power electronics research in applications such as wind turbines , photovoltaic (PV) systems , reliability engineering , and Power-2-X technologies. Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (1995, Aalborg University) Honorary Degrees : Honoris Causa at University Politehnica Timisoara (2017) and Tallinn Technical University (2018) His research focuses on power electronics control , system optimization , and reliability for renewable energy and electric mobility . Recent work includes grid-forming converters , virtual synchronous generators , and smart EV charging systems. Key publication trends span 15+ years , with over 3,733 peer-reviewed articles and 900+ journal papers in power electronics , renewables , and energy storage . Notable book series: Control of Power Electronic Converters and Systems (4 volumes, Elsevier). Scientific Awards : 46 IEEE Prize Paper Awards 2020 IEEE Edison Medal 2019 Global Energy Prize 2014 IEEE William E. Newell Power Electronics Award Leadership Roles : Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (2006–2012) Chairman, Danish Council for Research and Innovation Policy (2020–) President, IEEE Power Electronics Society (2019–2020)
Professor John W. Edmunds is a leading academic in Infectious Disease Modelling at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Holding a Professor position since 2013 and serving as Dean of the Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health (2013-2019), he combines mathematical, statistical, and economic models to inform public health policy. His part-time role at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) since 2008 underscores his policy advisory contributions. PhD in Infectious Disease Modelling (Imperial College, 1994) MSc in Health Economics (University of York, 1995) BSc in Biology (Imperial College, 1989) His research focuses on understanding disease transmission and optimizing control strategies. He has pioneered methods integrating social contact surveys , participatory surveillance (e.g., Influenzanet), and economic analysis to evaluate vaccines and interventions. Recent work includes SARS-CoV-2 dynamics , Ebola spatial forecasting , and typhoid vaccine prioritization . His 15 most recent publications highlight social contact patterns (Reconnect, CoMix studies), vaccine impact (HPV, typhoid), and real-time outbreak analytics (Ebola, cholera). Key trends include digital epidemiology , behavioral surveillance , and cross-country modeling for global health. Knighthood (2024) for services to epidemiology Weldon Memorial Prize (2022) for biostatistics contributions FMedSci (2018) for medical science excellence OBE (2016) for public service As an educator, he teaches "Modelling and the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases" and co-organizes "Pandemics: Emergence, Spread and Response" . Current grants include National Institute for Health and Care Research projects on post-pandemic surveillance and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funding for polio eradication. He leads collaborations with the Centre for Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases , Vaccine Centre , and Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre , while advising UK and WHO committees on zoonotic influenza , variants , and testing programs .
Tina Eliassi-Rad is Professor and the Inaugural Joseph E. Aoun Chair at Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University in Boston. She serves as Core Faculty at the Network Science Institute and holds External Faculty positions at both the Santa Fe Institute and Vermont Complex Systems Institute. Additionally, she maintains Affiliated Faculty status across six Northeastern University institutes including the NULab for Digital Humanities and Computational Social Science, Global Resilience Institute, Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute, Institute for Experiential AI, and Internet Democracy Initiative. Her research spans: Data Mining & Machine Learning Network Science & Complex Systems Artificial Intelligence & Society She leads two major research initiatives: Trustworthy Network Science , which addresses explainability, transparency, stability, and robustness in network science ML algorithms; and Just Machine Learning , which examines broader complex systems where ML operates to understand and mitigate risks. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with societal applications. Dr. Eliassi-Rad's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on applying network science to critical societal challenges. Her recent research examines pandemic mobility patterns and cybersecurity threats using network-based approaches that combine epidemiological modeling with network analysis techniques. She actively mentors doctoral students through her RADLAB research group, currently advising PhD candidates Wan He (Network Science) and David Liu (Computer Science), along with PhD students Zohair Shafi and Samantha Dies (Computer Science). Her research has secured funding from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Army Research Lab, and others. As leader of RADLAB, she directs research at the intersection of data science, network analysis, and societal impact, with particular emphasis on ensuring that technical advances in AI and network science serve societal needs responsibly and equitably.
Teresa Hirzle is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science , University of Copenhagen , specializing in Human-Centred Computing . Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , Virtual Reality (VR) , Extended Reality (XR) , and Gaze-Based Interaction . Research Interests: Designing interaction techniques for immersive environments Eye movement analysis for educational applications Addressing digital eye strain in interactive systems Evaluating user experience in VR/AR Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications examine AI representation in VR co-creation, VR sickness in locomotion, eye strain in gaze-driven systems, and hybrid applications of comics/AR. She also explores pedagogical implications of eye tracking in remote learning. Contact: Email: tehi@di.ku.dk Office: Sigurdsgade 41, 2200 København N.
Navid Bayati is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and the Centre for Industrial Electronics. He leads the Control and Protection of Smart Grids (CAP-SG) group and focuses on renewable/hybrid power systems, microgrid protection, and grid code compliance. Education: Ph.D. in Power Systems & Microgrid Protection (2020, Aalborg University); M.Sc. in Power Systems (2017, Amirkabir University of Technology) His research spans renewable energy integration , transient analysis , grid interconnection , and digital twin applications . Recent work includes machine learning for carbon emission prediction, fault localization in DC microgrids, and supercapacitor resilience in hybrid systems. Collaborations include projects like IEA Wind Task 50 and RePoSys , addressing grid renovation, life cycle assessment, and digital twin resilience. His teaching portfolio covers power electronics , energy management , and microgrid control .
Ravi Seshadri is an Associate Professor in the Transport Division at the Department of Technology, Management and Economics, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on designing equitable, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions with a focus on fiscal instruments like congestion pricing and tradable permits, as well as emerging mobility modes such as shared and demand-responsive transit. He employs methods from transportation network equilibria, dynamic traffic assignment, and agent-based simulation. His research interests span transportation economics, urban planning, and intelligent transportation systems. Key areas include evaluating the impacts of automated mobility-on-demand systems, optimizing tolling strategies using predictive control and reinforcement learning, and integrating multi-modal transportation networks through game-theoretical frameworks. His work emphasizes real-world applications in urban freight systems, e-commerce logistics, and sustainable urban mobility policies. Recent projects include studying congestion pricing schemes via agent-based microsimulation, analyzing behavioral responses to decarbonization policies, and developing frameworks for tradable credit systems with peer-to-peer trading. He has contributed to both theoretical advancements (e.g., robust traffic assignment models) and applied tools like the SimMobility simulation platform. Ravi's research demonstrates a strong focus on bridging transportation engineering with policy analysis, using cutting-edge computational methods to address complex urban mobility challenges. His work spans academic publications, industry collaborations, and policy consultations to advance sustainable transportation systems.
Márton Karsai is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Network and Data Science at the Central European University in Vienna, and a Research Professor at the HUN-REN Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics in Budapest. He leads the Computational Human Dynamics Lab, focusing on data-driven modeling of social and biological systems. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Advances in Complex Systems . His research interests lie at the intersection of network science, human dynamics, and socioeconomic systems. He specializes in temporal and spatial networks, modeling contagion processes (both social and biological), and analyzing large-scale human behavioral datasets. His work integrates computational methods with real-world data to understand complex social phenomena such as mobility patterns, migration, segregation, and epidemic spread. He is particularly known for using remote sensing and digital trace data to infer poverty and socioeconomic conditions in urban areas. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying network science and machine learning to societal challenges. His work spans high-impact journals in complex systems, data science, and computational social science, with recurring themes in epidemic modeling, urban analytics, socioeconomic inference, and the structure of temporal and spatial networks. The research is highly interdisciplinary, combining physics, computer science, and social science methodologies. He has been invited to speak at major events such as the Conference on Complex Systems, the Lake Como School on Complex Networks, and workshops on data for vulnerability assessment. He served as general co-chair of CCS 2021 in Lyon, demonstrating leadership in the complexity science community. General Co-Chair, Conference on Complex Systems (CCS) 2021, Lyon Invited speaker, 4th Workshop on Data for the Wellbeing of the Most Vulnerable @ ICWSM'23 Invited speaker, Complexity72h Workshop Invited lecturer, Lake Como School on Complex Networks Invited talk, Hungarian Academy of Sciences on COVID-19 modeling While specific grant details are not listed, his coordination of projects on segregation, migration, and poverty inference—often in collaboration with the Complexity Science Hub—suggests active involvement in externally funded interdisciplinary research. He advises students through the Department of Network and Data Science at CEU, though specific advisees are not named. His lab, the Computational Human Dynamics Lab, serves as a hub for data-driven research on social systems.
Janine Leschke is Professor in Political Economy of Labour Markets at Copenhagen Business School's Department of Management, Society and Communication and a member of CBS Sustainability's Sustainability Governance Group. Her work centers on European labour markets, welfare states, and social policy through institutional and micro-data analysis. Her research focuses on comparative European labour market and welfare state analysis, emphasizing flexibility-security dynamics. Key areas include non-standard employment, job quality, gender disparities, platform work, and social sustainability. She investigates big data and algorithmic impacts on public employment services using institutional frameworks and micro-data. Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight platform work regulation, job quality measurement in digital markets, and intra-EU migration effects on wage structures. Her work consistently examines technological change, social protection, and flexicurity models within European governance. Leschke supervises projects on labour market inequality, digital transformation, migration, and social policy using diverse methodologies. She led the EU Horizon 2020 HECAT project (2020-2023) on disruptive labour market technologies and participates in EUSOCIALCIT, ReNEW, and STYLE through ESPAnet networks. She contributes to CBS's Sustainability Governance Group and European research networks including ESPAnet and Nordic ESPAnet to advance comparative social policy analysis.
Ole Nørregaard Jensen is a Professor in Biomedical Mass Spectrometry and Systems Biology at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark . His research integrates advanced mass spectrometry, proteomics, and bioinformatics to study chromatin biology, post-translational modifications, and cellular signaling networks. He is actively involved in major research initiatives funded by Novo Nordisk Foundation and Lundbeck Foundation. His research interests include Mass Spectrometry, Proteomics, Posttranslational Modification, Histone Biology, Chromatin Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Lipidomics, and Protein Chemistry . He employs cutting-edge techniques such as tandem mass spectrometry and ion mobility spectrometry to analyze protein isomers and dynamic modifications. His work has significant implications for understanding gene regulation, DNA replication, and disease mechanisms. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in chromatin dynamics, epigenetics, and integrated omics approaches , combining proteomics with transcriptomics and lipidomics to unravel complex biological systems. His research spans from fundamental molecular mechanisms to translational applications in biomedicine and food science. He has been recognized with several prestigious awards: MCP Lectureship Award Juan Pablo Albar Proteomics Pioneer Award 2019 EliteForsk 2009 prize Knight Order of Dannebrog (Ridder af Dannebrogordenen) Jensen is deeply involved in academic service, including peer review for journals like Nature Communications and Molecular and Cellular Proteomics , organizing conferences, and supervising students. He teaches courses such as Biomedical Mass Spectrometry - Principles and Applications and coordinates the Computational Biomedicine international Master’s program. He leads multiple active research projects, including PLATO and INTEGRA, focusing on health data, imaging, and protein networks. He is a key member of a vibrant research environment in biomedical mass spectrometry at SDU, contributing to both national and international scientific collaborations. His lab is at the forefront of developing and applying novel mass spectrometry methodologies for systems biology.
Jakob Eg Larsen is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science (DTU Compute) within the Cognitive Systems Section. He leads the Mobile Informatics and Personal Data Laboratory (MILAB). His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Personal Informatics, Quantified Self, and Information Visualization, with applications in wearable technology, mental health, and healthcare. He teaches courses in Digital Media Engineering, including user experience, mobile application prototyping, and personal informatics. Education: PhD (2005) and MSc in Computer Science (1999) from the University of Copenhagen, with additional studies in cognitive psychology. Research emphasizes wearable devices for mental health interventions (e.g., PTSD treatment), physical activity tracking in pregnancy, and personalized hearing aid systems. Over 98 publications and 12 supervised PhD projects highlight his contributions to HCI, mHealth, and data-driven healthcare solutions. Labs/Teams: MILAB focuses on mobile informatics and personal data interaction. Collaborations span interdisciplinary fields like audiology, clinical psychology, and public health.
Dana Minbaeva is a Professor at the Department of Strategy and Innovation, Copenhagen Business School. She specializes in strategic human capital, global leadership, and multinational enterprise management. Her research focuses on workforce analytics, organizational dynamics, and international business strategies. She has contributed to over 120 publications and actively engages in media discussions on leadership and workplace trends. Her work addresses global talent management challenges, leveraging technology and data-driven approaches. Notable outputs include studies on multinational enterprises' human capital strategies and the impact of workforce analytics on organizational performance. Media contributions highlight her insights on remote work, leadership effectiveness, and cross-cultural management. Dr. Minbaeva's research spans multiple peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, emphasizing practical applications for global organizations. She has collaborated internationally and holds a Vice-President role for International Affairs, reflecting her commitment to cross-border academic and strategic initiatives.
Klaus Mosthaf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he conducts research on contaminant transport and numerical modeling in porous and fractured media. His work focuses on protecting groundwater resources through advanced modeling of contamination from substances like PFAS, chlorinated solvents, and pesticides. He is actively involved in teaching and academic leadership, coordinating the Nordic Masters program Enviro5Tech and the Sino-Danish Center module on Pollutants and Pollution Control. Research Interests: Transport processes in porous media Groundwater contamination and remediation Numerical modeling of reactive transport Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) Fractured and variably saturated geologies Coupled porous-medium and free-flow systems His recent publications reveal a strong focus on PFAS fate, bioremediation in ATES systems, and tracer-based characterization of glacial tills. He employs tools like COMSOL Multiphysics, Python, and FEFlow to develop predictive models grounded in laboratory and field data. Scientific Contributions: Active contributor to over 60 publications in hydrogeology and environmental engineering Key developer of models for coupled processes in subsurface systems Organizer and speaker at international conferences on multiphase flow and contaminant transport Advising and Grants: Klaus Mosthaf supervises multiple PhD students and has coordinated significant research projects, including those on PFAS transport and bioremediation. He is the main supervisor of two active PhD projects and has previously co-supervised two others. His leadership extends to board membership in the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences on Soil and Groundwater (ATV Jord og Grundvand), where he fosters collaboration among academia, consultants, and public authorities. Laboratories and Research Groups: His work is conducted within DTU Sustain, a leading research environment in environmental engineering, where he collaborates with experts in hydrogeology, bioremediation, and sustainable technologies. He is deeply integrated into a network of national and international collaborators focused on groundwater protection and sustainable subsurface utilization.
Andreas Bjerre-Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science (SODAS) within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. His work bridges economics and data science to analyze education-related behavior and policies. Research Focus: School choice, digital technology in education, predictive analytics for interventions, and social network effects. Methodology: Combines econometrics with machine learning techniques to evaluate policy impacts. Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize algorithmic fairness in college admissions, socioeconomic impacts of school boundary policies, and behavioral insights from large-scale datasets. His 2025 Scientific Reports study reveals nation-scale social network dynamics. Awards and Grants: Tietgen Prize (2021) for young social science researchers 2024: Independent Research Fund Denmark grant for 'Coded Clues' project 2023: Major grant for school choice research Collaborations: Works with Danish Ministry of Children and Education through UDDanKvant unit, and collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers including Sune Lehmann and David Dreyer Lassen.
Asmus Skar Christiansen is an Associate Professor in Pavement Engineering at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU Sustain). He serves as Head of Study for the Nordic Master in Cold Climate Engineering programme and lectures on pavement engineering, Arctic road construction, and foundation design. His academic career at DTU spans from Postdoc researcher (2017-2019) to Assistant Professor (2020-2023) and current Associate Professor position since 2023. His research centers on pavement technology and geotechnics with specialization in: Development of advanced testing and modeling techniques for pavements Integration of modern sensing technologies in civil infrastructure Computational mechanics for soil-structure interaction Sustainable materials for cold climate engineering Recent work demonstrates a clear shift toward IoT-enabled monitoring systems and data-driven pavement assessment, with 80% of 2023-2025 publications focusing on sensor integration and machine learning applications. Notable scientific contributions include: Creation of open-source datasets (LiRA-CD, RIVA) for road condition modeling Development of thermomechanical models for heated pavements Innovations in waste soil reuse for infrastructure He actively supervises PhD candidates across multiple projects including GREENPIPE (self-sensing pipe systems) and urban pavement analysis, while maintaining industry consultancy through COWI A/S collaborations. Christiansen also contributes to sustainable infrastructure through DTU's alignment with UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities).
