Peter Baltus is Full Professor of High-Frequency Electronics in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology. With industry experience at Philips/NXP and academic credentials from TU/e, his research focuses on high-frequency integrated circuit and system design. Research domains include: Ultra-low power transceivers Millimeter-wave wireless power transfer Efficient wideband beamforming Sensor swarm networks RF system architecture His educational contributions feature innovative RF laboratory designs for remote learning environments. Current projects include photonic-electronic integration and satellite communication systems.
Aaqib Saeed is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research focuses on Human-Centric AI, Federated Learning, Self-Supervised Learning, and Audio Understanding, with applications in Personal Health. He holds a PhD (cum laude) from TU/e and an MSc (cum laude) from the University of Twente. Education: PhD in Computer Science (cum laude), TU/e (2021) MSc in Computer Science (cum laude), University of Twente (2018) Research Interests: Development of robust federated learning frameworks for decentralized data Self-supervised learning for audio and physiological signal analysis AI-driven solutions for healthcare monitoring Key Contributions: DeltaMask: Reducing communication overhead in federated fine-tuning FedNS: Mitigating noisy decentralized data in federated learning Labeling Chaos to Learning Harmony: Handling label noise in FL Professional Experience: Visiting Industrial Fellow, University of Cambridge (2023) Research Scientist, Philips Research (2019–2023) Research Internships: Google Research, TNO/EIT Digital Awards: UT Scholarship (MSc) Cum Laude awards for both PhD and MSc Labs/Teams: EAISI Health, EAISI Foundational, Computational Design Systems.
Jaap Zevenbergen is a Full Professor at the University of Twente's Faculty of ITC, specializing in Land Administration and Geo-Information Management. He holds a PhD from Delft University of Technology (2002) and degrees in Geodetic Engineering (Delft) and Law (Leiden University). His research focuses on international land governance, digital transformation of property institutions, and pro-poor land tools, with projects in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. He has contributed to UN Habitat initiatives and World Bank programs, emphasizing sustainable development goals (SDGs 1, 11, 13). Key roles: Theme leader at TU Delft's OTB Institute (2003–2010), Portfolio Manager for MSc Land Administration at ITC. Teaching: MSc programs in Land Administration, GIMA, and International Land Management. Research interests include: Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) implementation, legal-technical integration in geo-ICT systems, and post-disaster/post-conflict land governance. He has authored/co-authored over 340 publications and edited books like Real Property Transactions . Notable achievement: Co-winner of the 2018 FIG-Survey Review Prize for land policy analysis. Current projects explore 3D cadastral systems, UAV applications in land registration, and ethical geospatial practices. He advises on land reforms in Greece and Egypt and collaborates with institutions like UN Habitat and the World Bank.
Saiful Islam is a Professor of Materials Modelling in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford and a Professorial Fellow at St Anne's College. He holds a BSc and PhD in Chemistry from University College London (UCL). His research focuses on energy materials, including lithium batteries, solid-state batteries, and perovskite solar cells. He leads the Faraday Institution's CATMAT project on next-generation cathode materials and has contributed extensively to understanding atomistic processes in energy storage systems. Education: BSc Chemistry, University College London (UCL) PhD in Chemistry, University College London (1988) Research Interests: Lithium-rich cathode materials for Li-ion batteries Perovskite solar cell materials Solid electrolyte materials for solid-state batteries Atomistic modelling and computational materials science Awards & Honours: 2024 Faraday Institution STEM Outreach Award 2022 Royal Society Hughes Medal 2020 ACS Storch Award in Energy Chemistry 2016 Royal Institution Christmas Lecturer Declined OBE (2019) Outreach & Media: Presenter of 2016 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (BBC TV) Guinness World Record holder for highest-voltage lemon battery Featured in BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific (2019) Invited speaker at major events like the Compendium of Reason (2022) Future Engagements: 2025 Invited Lectures: E-MRS (Strasbourg), Royal Institution (London), PSCO-25 (Perugia), IBA (Singapore) Labs & Teams: Leads a research group focused on energy materials, with ongoing projects on perovskite solar cells and sodium-ion battery design.
Scott E. Crouter is a Professor in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He serves as director of the Applied Physiology Laboratory and is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. His research focuses on improving physical activity and energy expenditure measurement using wearable monitors and machine learning algorithms, with applications in youth, adults, and special populations like pregnant individuals and cancer survivors. Education: Postdoctoral in Nutritional Sciences (Cornell, 2005-07), PhD in Exercise Physiology (University of Tennessee, 2005), MS in Cardiac Rehabilitation/Adult Fitness (University of Wisconsin, 2000), BS in Exercise Science (Linfield College, 1998) Dr. Crouter's work spans physical activity assessment , sedentary behavior analysis , and technology validation . He has developed machine learning models for energy expenditure estimation using ActiGraph GT9X and Cosmed K5 devices. His recent studies examine pregnancy hyperglycemia interventions, urban environment impacts on activity patterns, and robotic exercise aids. He has secured significant NIH funding for projects including digital health weight management , pediatric obesity treatment translation , and fall risk factors in the elderly . As associate editor for Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise and Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviors , he contributes to methodological advancement in activity monitoring. Scientific Awards: Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine Editorial Leadership National Physical Activity Plan Alliance Participation CDC/National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research Contributions National Academy of Sciences Committee Member Dr. Crouter's student collaborations include works with Natalie Butte on youth compendiums, Allan Opotowsky in cardiac rehabilitation trials, Patrick Hibbing in metabolic equivalent research, and Sara LaMunion in consumer monitor validation. His lab has produced over 100 publications and 15 recent articles focusing on sensor technology and population health.
Muhammad Waqas is a researcher affiliated with COMSATS University Islamabad , where he holds a position in the Department of Meteorology under the School of Applied Sciences and Humanities . His academic collaborations span institutions like Bahria University, National University of Technology, and University of Bahrain, indicating a multidisciplinary approach. Research interests include Mechanisms for integrating fuzzy logic and machine learning in health monitoring Application of deep learning to medical imaging and clinical diagnostics Development of smart sensors for wearable technology in biomechanics Analysis of social media data for public health surveillance and sentiment analysis Investigation of digital citizenship and ICT leadership in educational contexts Trends in his 15 most recent publications (2025-2024) reveal a focus on medical diagnostics (e.g., monkeypox, breast cancer), smart infrastructure (e.g., sensor placement, structural health monitoring), and social media analytics for health and behavioral insights. These works leverage machine learning , fuzzy systems , and multi-objective optimization .
Dr. Joris Demmers is an Associate Professor and Head of the Marketing Department at the Faculty of Economics and Business , University of Amsterdam. His research focuses on consumer behavior, privacy in digital environments, environmental sustainability in marketing strategies, and the intersection of technology with consumer engagement. He leads academic initiatives in marketing while exploring interdisciplinary topics like corporate greenwashing detection and data governance. Key Research Themes: Consumer preferences for eco-labels and corporate social responsibility Privacy risks vs. behavioral incentives in financial and social media contexts Visual content analysis and machine learning applications in marketing Data-sharing dynamics and ethical marketing practices Recent Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes greenwashing detection (e.g., GreenScreen dataset), psychological drivers of financial self-disclosure, and the role of digital tools in customer journeys. Earlier studies delve into consumer data-sharing motivations and ethical privacy frameworks. Awards and Activities: No awards explicitly mentioned. Active in teaching and ancillary academic activities related to marketing strategy and digital media. Lab/Team Affiliations: No specific labs or teams listed, but collaborates across disciplines, including molecular biology studies on aging mechanisms (possibly through interdisciplinary projects).
Reza Etemad is a Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School (part of HES-SO), specializing in marketing and hospitality technology. His research focuses on human-robot interaction, healthcare technologies in elderly care, and the application of technology in service delivery. He has led multiple projects funded by HES-SO and private partners, including studies on service robots' ethical implications, connected health technologies for seniors, and virtual agents in B2B/B2C contexts. Notable achievements include extending the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to healthcare and robotic service contexts, analyzing cultural impacts on online shopping risks, and investigating customer perceptions of revenue management practices in restaurants. He has published widely in journals such as International Journal of Hospitality Management and International Journal of Social Robotics , with a focus on bridging technological advancements and human-centric service solutions. Education: BSc in Hospitality from EHL. Key Projects (2010-2021): Led projects totaling over 298,600 CHF, including studies on robot ethics, smart home healthcare, and virtual agent impacts on B2B platforms. Awards: None explicitly listed, though his impactful research has driven industry-relevant insights. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers like Justine Gentinetta and Valentina Clergue on robotics and healthcare tech. Partnerships include Touchmind for B2B digital solutions. Future Work: Expanding studies on AI ethics in service robots, sustainable healthcare technologies, and post-pandemic digital education strategies. His work emphasizes balancing technological innovation with ethical considerations, particularly in preserving human interaction's role in healthcare and hospitality sectors.
Matthew L. Jensen is the W.P. Wood Presidential Professor of Management Information Systems at the University of Oklahoma's Price College of Business, where he also co-directs the Center for Applied Social Research. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona (2007). His research focuses on decision-making processes in mediated environments, with emphasis on online credibility assessment, cybersecurity training efficacy, and deception detection. He has secured over $9.7M in grants from NSF, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and other agencies. Education: Ph.D., Management Information Systems, University of Arizona, 2007 Research explores how individuals evaluate information credibility in AI-driven interactions, phishing susceptibility mitigation through gamified training, and ideological messaging on extremist websites. His work appears in top journals like MIS Quarterly and Information Systems Research. Recent projects include developing AI tools for duplicate comment detection in regulatory processes and analyzing phishing vulnerability across industries. Key achievements include a $9.7M grant portfolio and leadership in interdisciplinary teams investigating digital deception and cybersecurity collective action. His training games have advanced bias mitigation strategies in both organizational and educational contexts.
Hector Sala Lorda is a Professor at the Department of Applied Economics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), and a member of the Centre for Studies and Research in Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation (CREIS). He holds a Ph.D. and Licenciatura from UAB. His research focuses on Macroeconomics, Labor Economics, and Public Policy, particularly addressing socioeconomic inequalities and Spain's economic dynamics. Affiliations: Department of Applied Economics, CREIS, Grup de Recerca en Economia Aplicada Research Interests: Unemployment, Labor Market Dynamics, Inflation, Fiscal Policy, and Institutional Quality. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to economic growth and poverty reduction. Recent Projects include the 2030 Agenda on socioeconomic inequalities, institutional challenges, and European global policies. He leads projects like 'eines - Espai Innova en Emprenedoria i Innovació Social' and collaborates in studies on transport efficiency and public procurement. Key outputs include analyses of minimum wage impacts, household debt, fiscal rebalancing, and global economic uncertainty. He has published over 90 research works and actively participates in academic networks.
Pier Cesare Rivoltella is a Full Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Bologna's Department of the Arts. He holds leadership roles in academic organizations such as the Italian Society of Pedagogy (SIREM) and the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. His academic career spans over three decades, including roles as Associate Professor (2000–2005) and Full Professor (2005–2023) at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart before joining Bologna in 2023. He earned a Philosophy degree from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and a PhD in Social Communication Sciences from the Pontifical Salesian University. His research focuses on media literacy, education technology, and pedagogical innovation, with notable contributions to neurodidactics and AI in education. Rivoltella founded the CREMIT research center (2006–2023) and co-leads editorial initiatives like REM – Research on Education and Media . He has received prestigious awards, including the Italian Pedagogy Prize (2014) and the REN Award for Educational Neuroscience (2021). His teaching includes courses on Media and Technologies for Teaching at the University of Bologna. He actively collaborates with institutions worldwide, including Brazilian universities through CNPq-funded projects.
Babak Akhgar serves as Professor of Informatics and Director of CENTRIC (Centre of Excellence in Terrorism, Resilience, Intelligence and Organised Crime Research) at Sheffield Hallam University's College of Business, Technology and Engineering, with additional affiliation to the Culture and Creativity Research Institute. Recognized as a Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), he maintains active leadership in security informatics research and education. His academic foundation includes a Software Engineering degree from Sheffield Hallam University, complemented by a Master's degree with distinction in Information Systems in Management and a PhD in Information Systems. This academic trajectory followed substantial industry experience as a Strategy Analyst and Methodology Director for multiple organizations. Professor Akhgar's research program bridges theoretical knowledge management with practical security applications, focusing on cyber security, counter-terrorism, intelligence frameworks, and big data analytics for national security. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent evolution from foundational knowledge management systems toward contemporary security challenges including cryptocurrency tracing, AI accountability in law enforcement, and smart city security frameworks. Recent work shows particular emphasis on ethical considerations, citizen acceptance of security technologies, and practical implementation of security solutions. Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS) Co-editor of influential security publications including 'Intelligence Management: Knowledge Driven Frameworks for Combating Terrorism and Organised Crime' Member of editorial boards for three international journals Chair and program committee member for numerous international security conferences As a doctoral supervisor, Professor Akhgar has guided research on cyber situational awareness, digital music ontology, and e-government services. His leadership extends to major EU-funded security initiatives including the MIICT project for migrant integration and development of the AP4AI accountability framework for artificial intelligence in security contexts. Through CENTRIC, he directs a research ecosystem that connects academic inquiry with real-world security challenges while addressing ethical, legal, and societal implications of security technologies.
Gerd Grau is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at York University, affiliated with the Lassonde School of Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science. He holds a BA and MEng from the University of Cambridge and a PhD from UC Berkeley (2016). His research focuses on semiconductor devices, microfabrication, printed electronics, and additive manufacturing, funded by NSERC, CIHR, Mitacs, and industry partners. He leads the Electronics Additive Manufacturing (E-AM) Lab, which integrates 3D printing and printed electronics for applications in biomedical devices, aerospace, and smart materials. Education: BA and MEng (University of Cambridge), PhD (UC Berkeley, 2016). Research interests include printed transistor devices, carbon fiber composites with integrated sensors, and machine learning optimization for printing processes. His lab houses advanced equipment like 3D printers, micro-inkjet systems, and characterization tools. Grau supervises a dynamic group of graduate and undergraduate students, with former advisees now leading roles in industry and academia. Teaching includes courses on semiconductor physics, nanoelectronics, and printed electronics. The E-AM Lab collaborates with Prof. Garrett Melenka on carbon fiber structural health monitoring and explores novel applications of laser-induced graphene for energy storage and environmental sensors.
Dr. Ioannis Kaparias is an Associate Professor in Transport Engineering at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Transportation Research Group (TRG). He holds a Master of Engineering from Imperial College London and a PhD from the same institution. His academic career includes roles at City, University of London, and postdoctoral research at Imperial College. He is a Fellow of Advance HE, a member of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), and serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the IET Intelligent Transport Systems journal. Education: MEng in Civil Engineering, Imperial College London (2004) PhD in Transport Engineering, Imperial College London (2008) Postdoctoral Researcher, Imperial College London (2008–2012) Research Interests: Efficient, safe, and sustainable land transport systems Highway and traffic management, including real-time routing and network reliability Active travel modes (cycling/pedestrian infrastructure) Public transport operations and optimization New transport technologies (CAVs, MaaS, EVs) Land use-transport interaction models Teaching: Highway & Traffic Engineering modules at Southampton Doctoral Programme Director (Training) in the School of Engineering Past roles include teaching at Imperial College London, City University London, and the University of East London External Roles: Member of US Transportation Research Board committees (Pedestrians/ACH10 and Human Factors/ACH40) Independent expert for the European Commission Speaker at international conferences (e.g., 'To share or not to share space? A very British tale', 2023)
Dr. Manuela Angioi is a Reader in Sports and Exercise Medicine Education at Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, leading the iBSC Sports and Exercise Medicine Course. She specializes in curriculum development for intercalated degrees, supervising student research projects and managing academic modules. Her research focuses on injury prevention in performing arts, particularly dance and judo, and the application of exercise in healthcare, such as dementia care. She collaborates with organizations like the National Centre for Circus Arts and Dancefit Prime. Teaching includes modules on research methods, exercise physiology, and dance medicine at levels 6 and 7. Research interests span physiological determinants of performance, musculoskeletal injury risk in dancers, and cardiovascular health interventions. She has contributed to high-impact journals and international conferences. Collaborations include the Royal Ballet School and NHS projects on dance-based therapies.
