Hossein Nami is an Associate Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) and SDU Life Cycle Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark . His research focuses on Power-to-X , Hydrogen production , E-fuel , and system modeling for sustainable energy solutions. PhD, University of Tabriz (2018) Postdoc, Technical University of Denmark (2020-2022) Assistant Professor, University of Southern Denmark (2022-2025) Nami's research output includes 15 articles (2024-2026) on topics like ammonia-fueled fuel cells , geothermal cycles , chemical looping combustion , and electrolysis optimization . His work emphasizes techno-economic analysis, exergy efficiency, and multi-objective optimization for low-carbon energy systems. He leads the FLEX-ENVIRONMENT project (2024-2027) on electrolyzer integration and contributes to CARMA-Green Fuels (2023-2026) and GRACE (2025) for carbon management and grid-aware investment. His teaching includes supervision of MSc theses on renewable hydrocarbons and power-to-X technologies at SDU.
Thorsten Schoormann is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of People and Technology, specializing in Sustainable Digitalization. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Hildesheim (2019), along with MSc (2015) and BSc (2014) degrees in the same field. His research focuses on digital sustainability, circular economy, AI applications, and data ecosystems. He also held an Assistant Professorship at the Technical University of Braunschweig (2023–2025) and was a PostDoc at the University of Hildesheim (2020–2023). Research Interests: Digital transformation, sustainable business models, design science, and AI ethics. Awards: Multiple Best Associate Editor Awards (ECIS 2023/2024), Best Reviewer Award (PACIS 2022), and Best Paper in ICIS Track (2021). Activities: Organized conferences like INFORMATIK 2025 and Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences 2026; editorial roles in journals like European Journal of Information Systems . His work spans theoretical advancements in design science and practical implementations of sustainable technologies, with a focus on unlearning systems, data spaces, and AI-driven sustainability solutions.
Martin Nordal Petersen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering , Technical University of Denmark (DTU) . His work spans Internet of Things (IoT) , optical networking , and wireless communication systems, with notable contributions to LoRa , NB-IoT , and LPWAN technologies. He actively supervises PhD projects on topics such as machine learning in IoT edge devices , secure 5G communication , and smart community architectures . Active projects (2024–2027): Machine Learning in IoT Edge Devices , Deterministic and Secure 5G Communication Finished projects (2021–2024; 2018–2021; 2015–2018): Reliable M2M/IoT Communication , Smart Communities , IoT 100% , Network Slicing His research explores: IoT Reliability : Multi-RAT communication, backup systems, and signal propagation Optical Networks : Alien wavelength integration, SDN control, and network emulation platforms Wireless Innovation : GPS-free geolocation, maritime NB-IoT use cases, and multimode fiber distribution Current collaborations emphasize cross-disciplinary applications of IoT in healthcare , industrial ergonomics , and smart environments .
Thomas Bjørner is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He serves as Head of the Media Innovation & Game Research (Me-Ga) unit and co-founded the research network for qualitative methods (since 2007) with 40+ company collaborations. Specializes in qualitative/mixed methods for technology evaluation Teaches PhD courses in advanced qualitative methods EU expert evaluator for research grants His research focuses on gamified learning , VR for social communication , and technology acceptance studies , often addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Recent projects include: Audio-only VR for blind gamers Generative AI integration in education Plastic crisis awareness games Smart city implementation barriers Scientific Awards: Serious Game Competition Award (2022) International conference prizes (2020, 2018) With over 121 publications including two textbooks, his work emphasizes applied qualitative methods with improved validity in technology contexts, particularly for youth education and media research.
David Krakauer is President and William H. Miller Professor of Complex Systems at the Santa Fe Institute (SFI), a leading center for interdisciplinary research in complex adaptive systems. He leads SFI’s scientific vision and contributes actively to research on the evolution of intelligence, information processing, and problem-solving matter across biological and cultural domains. Research Interests: David’s work explores how life and intelligence emerge and evolve, focusing on the mechanisms of memory, communication, and computation in genetic, neural, social, and cultural systems. His research integrates mathematical modeling, computational frameworks, and empirical data to understand collective intelligence, niche construction, and the thermodynamic and evolutionary foundations of cognition. He investigates deep questions about the relationship between physical laws and information processing in living systems. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications analyze optimal learning rates in ecological niches, the outsourcing of memory through environmental modification, and theoretical visions for the future of complexity science. These works collectively emphasize the role of information efficiency, metabolic constraints, and collective computation in adaptive systems. Scientific Awards: Wired Magazine Smart List 2012 - One of 50 people who will change the world Entrepreneur Magazine Visionary Leader 2016 - Advancing global research and business Advising and Grants: While specific students are not listed, Krakauer has mentored numerous researchers through SFI programs, workshops, and collaborative projects. He has led major interdisciplinary initiatives, including those on the origins of life, AI and cognition, and complexity in law and regulation. His leadership in founding the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery and directing collective computation research indicates substantial grant acquisition and team leadership. Labs and Teams: He co-directed the Center for Complexity and Collective Computation at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and founded the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. At SFI, he leads the Science Steering Committee and Science Board, shaping the institute’s research agenda through collaborative working groups and long-term projects in complexity science.
Yan Kyaw Tun is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems at Aalborg University's Technical Faculty of IT and Design, located in Copenhagen, Denmark. His research lies at the intersection of wireless communications, edge computing, and artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on next-generation networks (5G/6G), UAV-assisted systems, and intelligent resource management. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Kyung Hee University, South Korea, where he was awarded the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award in 2021, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Electrical Systems and Electronic Engineering from Myanmar Maritime University. Dr. Tun's research interests span Edge Computing , Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) , Resource Allocation , Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) , Reinforcement Learning , Energy Efficiency , and Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) . His work leverages AI and optimization techniques to enhance the performance of wireless networks, particularly in space-air-ground integrated systems and satellite-HAP environments. The recent publications highlight a clear trend toward intelligent and sustainable networking: the integration of STAR-RIS (Simultaneously Transmitting and Reflecting Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces), Federated Learning for satellite-HAP systems, and AI-driven optimization for UAV trajectories and beamforming. These works are published in high-impact venues such as IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing and IEEE ICC , showcasing his leadership in cutting-edge communication technologies. His scientific accolades include: IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Young Researcher Award for EMEA Region (2024) Best Ph.D. Thesis Award (2021) Student Best Paper Award at APNOMS 2019 Korea Network Operation and Management Conference Award (2020) Korea Computer Congress 2018 Award Dr. Tun is actively engaged in the academic community as an advisor and grant participant. Though no direct advisees are listed, his involvement in large collaborative projects—evidenced by co-authorship with senior researchers like Prof. Choong Seon Hong—indicates mentorship and team leadership. He has served on the editorial boards of IEEE Internet of Things Journal , IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society , and IEEE Network , and has secured research support through participation in IEEE-organized workshops and special issues. He is a key organizer of upcoming workshops, including the 'Sustainable AI for Next-Generation Wireless Communications and Networking' at IEEE GLOBECOM 2025 and the 'Digital Twin Networks' workshop at IEEE/CIC International Communications in China 2025, reflecting his role in shaping future research directions in intelligent and green networking.
Rikke Ørngreen is a Professor and Deputy Head of Research at the Department of Culture and Learning, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Aalborg University. She also serves as Section Head in Copenhagen and Head of the Research Center for Video. Her work is closely tied to the ILD-Lab (IT and Learning Design Lab) and the AI for the People initiative. She leads multiple national and international research projects focused on digital learning, organizational change, and educational innovation. Department: Department of Culture and Learning School: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University: Aalborg University Research Centers: Research Center for Video, ILD-Lab, AI for the People Her research expertise lies in IT-supported learning, digital methods, and organizational development. She focuses on innovative approaches such as video-based learning, immersive technologies (XR, VR, AR), and digital inquiry methods. Her work promotes individual competence development, group collaboration, and knowledge sharing in educational and organizational contexts. She integrates AI technologies and digital tools to support problem-based and flexible learning environments. The recent publications and projects reflect a strong trend in digital education, particularly in music education, ESG reporting, and flexible learning frameworks. Her work increasingly incorporates artificial intelligence and stakeholder engagement in educational design. She has contributed extensively to pedagogical innovation through facilitation methods and digital transformation strategies in higher education. Rikke Ørngreen has been involved in impactful research with cultural, social, and quality-of-life benefits, particularly in Greenland and Danish educational institutions. Her projects have received attention in press and media, highlighting their relevance to contemporary educational challenges. She has supervised PhD students and collaborated with public and private partners on research management and development. Principal Investigator: 5+ major projects (2021–2028) PhD Supervision: Active involvement Grants: Funded by national and international foundations She leads the ILD-Lab: Research Lab for IT and Learning Design, which focuses on digital pedagogy, video in education, and immersive learning environments. She is also central to the Research Center for Video and the AI for the People initiative, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on ethical and inclusive technology use in education.
Jamal Jokar Arsanjani is a full professor in Geoinformatics and Earth Observation at Aalborg University (Denmark), leading the Geoinformatics & Earth Observation group. He holds a PhD from the University of Vienna (2011), with postdoctoral research at Heidelberg University supported by an Alexander von Humboldt fellowship (2012–2015). His academic career includes roles as a UN consultant in Vienna and senior scientist at Heidelberg's GIScience group. Research focuses on integrating geospatial data with computational models to address complex environmental challenges, including land use change, climate impacts, and natural hazards. Key methodologies include agent-based modeling, machine learning, and remote sensing. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDGs related to climate action, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption. Recent projects include 'PROMISE' (micro-mobility integration in urban transport) and 'AI4Covid' (AI-driven pandemic monitoring). Awards include the Springer Outstanding PhD Dissertation (2012) and an Earth Observation award (2020). He serves on the European Environment Agency board and edits the journal Land . Research outputs span 105+ publications since 2008, emphasizing urban sustainability, disaster resilience, and geospatial technologies. Active in 7 ongoing projects and 45+ academic activities, he advises on policy and innovation in smart cities and climate adaptation.
Ole Madsen is a Professor at the Department of Materials and Production within The Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University . His research focuses on Robotics and Automation , particularly in 5G Smart Production , AI for Manufacturing , and Industry 4.0 applications. He also holds a part-time position at Adding Robotics , applying his expertise in robot integration for industrial and healthcare settings. Research Interests : Robotics, Automation, AI, Sensor Systems, Modular Manufacturing, Welding Technology, Digital Twins, Human-Centered Robotics, Industry 4.0 His work spans 35+ years with over 205 publications , emphasizing smart production systems and robot-assisted processes . Key contributions include Swarm Production Architectures , 5G-Enabled Robotics , and Human-Robot Collaboration frameworks. He has supervised 10 PhD students and led major projects like RAU (Robot-Assisted Ultrasound) and GINP: Robotics & AI Innovation Network . Scientific Awards : SCAP2020 Best Presentation Award (2020) Ole's 31 projects include AP2030: Aseptic Factory 2030 (pharma production), AddSmart (robotics R&D), and 5G-Enabled Autonomous Systems . His 127 press/media mentions highlight advancements in robotic welding , industrial metaverse , and swarm production . He maintains an ORCID: 0000-0003-2133-2541 with extensive publication records across Swarm Robotics , Modular Manufacturing , and AI-Driven Production .
Preben E. Mogensen is a Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Electronic Systems within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His research focuses on wireless communication networks, 5G/6G technologies, and their applications in smart production and robotic systems. He leads and collaborates on projects involving cellular networks, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and interference coordination. Research interests include cellular network optimization, machine learning-driven beam selection, and vehicular communication systems. His work addresses challenges in path loss analysis, antenna design, and edge-cloud integration for real-time robotic control. Recent projects include 5G-enabled autonomous robotics and cognitive radio concepts for beyond-femtocells. Mogensen has received the 2019 5G-prisen award recognizing contributions to Danish telecommunications advancements. He has published over 520 research outputs, with a focus on high-impact journals and conferences. Active collaborations span academia and industry, including work on 5G Smart Production and community-driven IoT solutions. He hosts guest researchers and advises on projects involving 5G implementation in factories and emergency response systems. His lab environments include facilities for testing advanced radio resource management and network synchronization in industrial settings.
Meng Yuan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sustainability and Planning at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, Denmark. With a strong focus on sustainable energy systems, Dr. Yuan contributes significantly to the university's research profile in green energy solutions and climate change mitigation. Dr. Yuan's research interests center on Smart Energy Systems, with particular expertise in renewable energy integration, district heating systems, and the development of advanced energy system models. Their work spans techno-economic and environmental analysis of low-carbon technologies at local, regional, and national scales, contributing directly to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to affordable and clean energy, industry innovation, and climate action. The publication record shows a strong focus on renewable energy transition pathways, with particular emphasis on hydrogen technologies, district heating optimization, and energy storage solutions. Dr. Yuan's research demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward increasingly complex energy system modeling and analysis, with recent work exploring sector coupling and cross-border energy solutions. "Best Paper Award" at the 1st African Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES), May 2025 "Best Presenter" at the 10th International Conference on Low Carbon Asia (ICLCA), September 2024 Beijing Outstanding Graduates Award, June 2022 China National Scholarship at PhD level, 2020 Top 10 Outstanding Student Award at CUPB, 2020 As an active researcher, Dr. Yuan serves as an Ethics editor for Energy (Elsevier) and Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (Elsevier), and has participated in numerous peer review activities. Current research projects include CARMA-Green Fuels Cross Mission Carbon Management, INNO-CCUS INFRASTRUCTURES, and ActRes: Agency for resilience – Making people and energy systems fit for climate change and crises, demonstrating significant engagement with both European and international research initiatives.
Marcelo Corrales Compagnucci is an Associate Professor and Associate Director at the Center for Advanced Studies in Bioscience Innovation Law (CeBIL), Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen. He specializes in IT law, data protection, and legal aspects of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and biomedical innovation. He holds affiliate status with Harvard Law School's Petrie-Flom Center and has held visiting positions globally. Education: Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), Kyushu University (2017) LL.M. in International Economic and Business Law, Kyushu University (2014) LL.M. in European Intellectual Property Law, Stockholm University (2009) LL.M. in Law and Information Technology, Stockholm University (2006) Research Focus: Marcelo's work bridges law and disruptive technologies, addressing data governance, AI ethics, privacy frameworks, and innovation in biomedicine. His research spans legal informatics, cybersecurity, and the socio-legal implications of digital transformation across health, industry, and society. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2025) emphasize ethical governance of AI in healthcare, EU cybersecurity regulations, data-sharing barriers in precision medicine, and decolonizing digital health. Common themes include equity, policy design, and adaptive legal frameworks for emerging technologies. Awards & Fellowships: Research Fellowships: Max Planck Institute (2015, 2017), Academia Sinica (2019) Robert Cooter Prize for Law & Economics (2018) Best Paper Award - UK e-Science (2011) EU Research Award of Excellence (2014) Projects & Collaborations: Marcelo leads/contributes to Horizon Europe projects including TENACITy (counter-terrorism AI ethics), CLASSICA (AI in cancer surgery), and MobiSpaces (data spaces for green mobility). He co-organizes workshops on legal-ethical challenges in health data environments. Affiliations: Heads research teams at CeBIL (Copenhagen) and collaborates with Harvard's Petrie-Flom Center. Previously associated with Leibniz Universität Hannover, Cambridge University, and University of Edinburgh.
Daniel Spikol is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science , University of Copenhagen , affiliated with the Center for Digital Education and Human-Centred Computing section. His research focuses on multimodal learning analytics, computational thinking, and physical computing technologies that enhance learning, play, and reflection. Keywords: Learning Analytics, Human-Computer Interaction, Computational Thinking His recent work examines: Collaborative task design impacts on knowledge construction AI trust dynamics in educational contexts across six countries Smart learning environment integration with MMLA Design frameworks for multimodal analytics systems Key publications (2023-2025) analyze: Cultural factors in AI adoption Collaborative learning metrics Speech analytics for language acquisition He leads research bridging ambient computing, social signal processing, and educational innovation through physical computing toolkits like Talkoo (2016) and mBox (2024).
Lucas Cone is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Copenhagen. His work focuses on the critical intersections between pedagogy, school life, education policy, and digital technologies, examining how society meets new generations through educational institutions. He explores questions about societal control over children's time, essential teaching and learning content, historical justifications for educational institutions, and how political and economic interests shape educational problems. PhD in Education Studies from Aarhus University (awarded October 2023) MA in Comparative Education and Sociology from University of California at Los Angeles (awarded June 2018) Cone's research investigates how digital technologies and companies influence educational spaces, particularly when global tech companies become involved in public education offerings. His work emphasizes that how society manages its responsibility for education is not fixed but shaped by historical, material, and social conditions. He argues that the choice between teaching with books versus iPads matters not because humans are determined by their surroundings, but because human freedom is always shaped through interaction with the objects and relationships in pedagogical encounters. His research output reveals consistent focus on digital transformation in education, privatization trends, and the impact of technology on teaching practices. The publications show increasing attention to emergency digitalization post-pandemic, platformization of educational spaces, and the market dynamics affecting teachers and students. His work spans multiple European contexts with particular focus on Danish educational settings. Cone is actively engaged in academic discourse through numerous lectures, media appearances, and academic activities. His work has been referenced in policy sources, Wikipedia pages, and has significant attention on academic platforms like Mendeley. 49 total research outputs including journal articles, books, reports, and theses 26 academic activities including lectures, consultancy, and hosting visitors 31 media contributions across newspapers, podcasts, and interviews His teaching and supervision cover history of education, education policy, critical perspectives on educational technologies, critical pedagogy, school life, ethnographic approaches, feminist and posthumanist theory, post-qualitative methods, and comparative international pedagogy. His research demonstrates consistent engagement with how digital technologies reshape educational spaces and power dynamics within them.
David Jakobsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Psychology at Aalborg University, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His work bridges logic, philosophy, and digital technology, with a focus on tense logic and its applications in artificial intelligence and critical thinking. He is affiliated with several research groups, including the Purposeful Technology Lab, The Logic of Time and Modality, Tid, Eksistens og Naturforbundethed, and InDiMedia (Centre for Interactive Digital Media & Experience Design). His research interests include tense logic, the philosophy of time, Arthur Norman Prior’s legacy, metaphysics, philosophical theology, and the use of generative AI in education and reasoning. Jakobsen co-leads the Arthur Norman Prior Archive, preserving and analyzing the work of the foundational figure in tense logic. Recent publications show a strong trend toward integrating AI with human reasoning, particularly in educational contexts, examining how systems can support critical thinking. His work spans formal logic, philosophy, theology, and digital learning environments, reflecting a deeply interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award (25 Nov 2020) – shared with Peter Øhrstrøm, Thomas Ploug, Stine Thorvaldsen, and Ulrik Sandborg-Petersen He has been involved in research projects such as 'Educational and Entrepreneurial co-operation in Future City' (2021–2023) and 'Building Educational Co-operation in Smart City' (2018–2019), focusing on innovation in education and smart urban development. Jakobsen has advised and collaborated on educational initiatives, though no formal students are listed. He has organized and presented at academic conferences and contributed to public discourse through media engagement on topics including technology, religion, and societal development. He is active in multiple labs and research centers, particularly those exploring digital media, time logic, and human-centered technology.
