Webinar: How Can AI Be Applied In Research?
Free for members Online eventJoin us for the second part of a three part webinar series with a host of experts and practioners on the potential impact of artificial intelligence in engineering higher education.
This webinar will explore how AI can be applied in research?
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Luigi is an accomplished academic with a robust background in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, specializing in applications for cybersecurity and healthcare technologies. Currently an Assistant Professor and School Lead in Outreach at Edinburgh Napier University, he has led the development and delivery of comprehensive curricula across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including degree apprenticeships in data science and engineering. His teaching philosophy emphasizes designing effective, integrated learning experiences that bridge theoretical foundations with real-world applications, fostering an environment of academic rigor and innovation.
His research portfolio is well-established, with over 50 papers in high-impact journals, contributing to advancements in areas like sensor signal processing, information fusion, and control systems for robotics and autonomous systems. Recognized internationally, his research has practical applications in target detection and tracking systems (e.g., radar, sonar) and has received media distinction from major outlets like CNN, CBS, and The Times. He is the co-author of “Emerging Technologies During the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic,” published by Springer-Nature, which explores the integration of cutting-edge technologies to address global challenges.
As an award-winning researcher, he has been honoured with several prestigious awards, including the 2020 USERN Award for scientific education and research, the URSI Young Scientist Award (Canada), and the IEEE ISAP Best Paper Award (Japan). His contributions have also earned international recognition, with multiple listings (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023), five consecutive years, among the top 2% of the world’s scientists (Stanford University, USA). Luigi is deeply committed to securing and managing external research funding, having successfully led projects with significant industry and academic collaborations, particularly within the defence and security sectors.
He is an active member of professional bodies such as IEEE, IET, and URSI, and a Fellow of the Advance Higher Education Academy. In addition, he serves on editorial boards for Q1 high-impact journals and is frequently invited as a guest editor for special issues on autonomous systems and signal processing innovations.
His research portfolio is well-established, with over 50 papers in high-impact journals, contributing to advancements in areas like sensor signal processing, information fusion, and control systems for robotics and autonomous systems. Recognized internationally, his research has practical applications in target detection and tracking systems (e.g., radar, sonar) and has received media distinction from major outlets like CNN, CBS, and The Times. He is the co-author of “Emerging Technologies During the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic,” published by Springer-Nature, which explores the integration of cutting-edge technologies to address global challenges.
As an award-winning researcher, he has been honoured with several prestigious awards, including the 2020 USERN Award for scientific education and research, the URSI Young Scientist Award (Canada), and the IEEE ISAP Best Paper Award (Japan). His contributions have also earned international recognition, with multiple listings (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023), five consecutive years, among the top 2% of the world’s scientists (Stanford University, USA). Luigi is deeply committed to securing and managing external research funding, having successfully led projects with significant industry and academic collaborations, particularly within the defence and security sectors.
He is an active member of professional bodies such as IEEE, IET, and URSI, and a Fellow of the Advance Higher Education Academy. In addition, he serves on editorial boards for Q1 high-impact journals and is frequently invited as a guest editor for special issues on autonomous systems and signal processing innovations.
Priya joined Taylor & Francis in December 2019. She has extensive experience in developing and positioning global policies with relevant stakeholders and decision-makers. Priya sits on the company’s Race and Ethnicity Network, the Publishers Association’s Academic Publishers Council and chairs STM’s Open Research Committee.
Before joining the world of publishing, Priya spent ten years at GlaxoSmithKline in a variety of government affairs, policy and market access roles. In her most recent role as Director of Government Affairs, she led the company’s positioning on international intellectual property and global health issues. She also gained experience in the external affairs function for the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations in Geneva.
Priya’s previous roles include working across a wide range of policy and government affairs functions at the World Health Organization, the European Commission and the UK Government‘s Department of Health. Her global and regional experience includes working in the Philippines, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium and France.
Priya has a Masters in Classics and Modern Languages from Oxford University. She speaks English and French and has good knowledge of Hindi and Spanish.
Before joining the world of publishing, Priya spent ten years at GlaxoSmithKline in a variety of government affairs, policy and market access roles. In her most recent role as Director of Government Affairs, she led the company’s positioning on international intellectual property and global health issues. She also gained experience in the external affairs function for the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations in Geneva.
Priya’s previous roles include working across a wide range of policy and government affairs functions at the World Health Organization, the European Commission and the UK Government‘s Department of Health. Her global and regional experience includes working in the Philippines, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium and France.
Priya has a Masters in Classics and Modern Languages from Oxford University. She speaks English and French and has good knowledge of Hindi and Spanish.
Manish Malik is an engineering education researcher and practitioner interested in researching and innovating within technology enhanced and physical learning environments. As one of the founding members of the UK & Ireland Engineering Education Research Network, he has been working to support its activities since its inception in 2009.
Currently, Manish is a visiting Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, at McGill University Canada in addition to his substantial post of Faculty Director of Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Engineering, Science and Social Sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University.
His current research interests span self, co, and socially shared regulation, threshold concepts, computer orchestration, Generative Artificial Intelligence for research and teaching and learning within engineering education. He also trains researchers in systematic reviews, meta-analysis and other research methods and has helped colleagues across his university and beyond with their GenAI literacy through his signature mind-metaphors framework for using GenAI.
Currently, Manish is a visiting Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, at McGill University Canada in addition to his substantial post of Faculty Director of Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Engineering, Science and Social Sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University.
His current research interests span self, co, and socially shared regulation, threshold concepts, computer orchestration, Generative Artificial Intelligence for research and teaching and learning within engineering education. He also trains researchers in systematic reviews, meta-analysis and other research methods and has helped colleagues across his university and beyond with their GenAI literacy through his signature mind-metaphors framework for using GenAI.
Abel Nyamapfene is a Professor (Teaching) in Engineering Education at University College London (UCL) where he is the founder and programme leader for the UCL MSc Engineering and Education.
He is a founding member of the UCL Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), the award-winning teaching framework that underpins UCL undergraduate engineering programmes. Prior to his appointment at UCL, he led the modernisation and transformation of the MSc Electrical Power Systems Distance Learning programme at the University of Bath, and reformed the common first year for undergraduate engineering programmes at the University of Exeter. He has published extensively on his work on engineering curriculum reform and presented over 20 keynote addresses and invited talks across five continents.
He is a founding member of the UCL Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), the award-winning teaching framework that underpins UCL undergraduate engineering programmes. Prior to his appointment at UCL, he led the modernisation and transformation of the MSc Electrical Power Systems Distance Learning programme at the University of Bath, and reformed the common first year for undergraduate engineering programmes at the University of Exeter. He has published extensively on his work on engineering curriculum reform and presented over 20 keynote addresses and invited talks across five continents.
Conrad Wolfram, physicist, mathematician, and technologist, has been Strategic Director and European Co-Founder/CEO of Wolfram - the “computation company” behind Mathematica, Wolfram Language and Wolfram|Alpha—for over 35 years.
Wolfram pioneers new approaches to AI, data science and computation-based development, with technology and consulting solutions that drive innovation in analytics, software development, and modelling. Wolfram has been working with start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across all sectors, Government and Education.
Conrad is recognised as a thought leader in hybrid AI, ubiquitous computation, and 21st century education. He has pioneered a radical fix to transform maths to computer-based maths education, a subject fit for the AI age. To manifest this vision, he founded computerbasedmath.org and computationalthinking.org, rebuilding the curriculum to step up capabilities of top computational thinkers through to achieving computational literacy for everyone.
His acclaimed 2020 book, The Math(s) Fix lays out the detailed proposal. He regularly appears in the media to cover subjects ranging from decision-making in the computational age, education, and human capabilities for survival and value-added existence in the AI age.
Conrad read Natural Sciences and Maths at the University of Cambridge
Wolfram pioneers new approaches to AI, data science and computation-based development, with technology and consulting solutions that drive innovation in analytics, software development, and modelling. Wolfram has been working with start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across all sectors, Government and Education.
Conrad is recognised as a thought leader in hybrid AI, ubiquitous computation, and 21st century education. He has pioneered a radical fix to transform maths to computer-based maths education, a subject fit for the AI age. To manifest this vision, he founded computerbasedmath.org and computationalthinking.org, rebuilding the curriculum to step up capabilities of top computational thinkers through to achieving computational literacy for everyone.
His acclaimed 2020 book, The Math(s) Fix lays out the detailed proposal. He regularly appears in the media to cover subjects ranging from decision-making in the computational age, education, and human capabilities for survival and value-added existence in the AI age.
Conrad read Natural Sciences and Maths at the University of Cambridge
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