Technologies for improving education and training NameAreas of researchDescriptionBenjamin Bachdata visualizationdata sciencepublic engagementWorking on data visualization and making data accessible and understandable by experts and non-experts. Data visualization is essential in understanding complex processes and data sets. Especially, techniques from storytelling and visual communication have huge potential to communicate findings and information to large and diverse audiences. Jenny Brittonclimate change transformationorganisational behaviourorganisational changeWork on Executive Education, particularly with B-CCaS which provides a focal point for our efforts in supporting businesses adopt new practices.Simone Dimartinobioprocessingadsorption technologiesadditive manufacturingBroadly interested in adsorption technologies for applications ranging from manufacture of new healthcare products and foodstuff to CO2 capture.Tim Drysdaleeducationalternatives to travelpolicyInterested in remote laboratories that eliminate the need for staff, students to travel to conduct practical work (for teaching, research, dissemination and outreach) as well as reducing the draw on natural resources by allowing fewer items of equipment to fulfill demand through sharing between sites. Alex Hutchisondata & AI for goodclimate changeresponsible InnovationThe Data for Children Collaborative with UNICEF is a joint partnership between UNICEF, The Scottish Government and the University of Edinburgh’s Data Driven Innovation Programme which seeks to enable improvement in outcomes for every child. We draw on the strengths of our partners and their network to bring insight and solve problems using data and responsible innovative data practices, with a focus on delivering against the Sustainable Development Goals. Our mission is to provide the platform that brings together the appropriate data and expertise to answer our challenge questions for children across a variety of themes and geographies.Susan Jarvis sustainable Food systems agritech animal welfare science Interested in Sustainable Food Systems, and in particular the role of animal welfare science to ensure sustainable and socially acceptable food production systems. Leads the delivery of UG programmes and courses in Global Agriculture and Food Security, as well as the DDI Agritech Talent programme aimed at upskilling learners in data science and technology relevant to sustainable food systems. Ohad KammarAIprogramming languagesInterested in higher-level abstractions for statistical modelling and their analysis engines. A key aim is to make the models higher-level so it is easier to understand what it is doing and its biases, and lowering the entry-bar into the modelling activity.Jason LoveextractionrecyclingcatalysisExpertise in chemistry of the recycling and extraction of metals from their ores and other sources, including electronic waste, with the aim to develop new, sustainable, and environmentally benign processes that promote the circular use of metals. Oisin Mac AodhaAI for conservationAI for educationDevelopment of automated AI-based solutions for golobal scale biodiversity monitoring and computer-assisted tools for providing scalable and cost effective personalised education. Adrian Muwonge digital health and agrictechDevelop tools to support Agriculture and Public health in LMICsBart Panderautotrophic biotechnology businessInterested in non-photosynthetic autotrophic microbiology and biotechnology.Subramanian RamamoorthyAItechnology in educationhealthcare technologiesExpertise in Robotics and AI, with broad interests in the applications of these technologies to helping address societal problems. I am particularly interested in the application of predictive modelling and design methods to advancing healthcare technologies, and technologies for energy and sustainable systems. Also, as an educator, I am keen to explore ways to improve the quality and access to education.Lynne Reganbiotechnologyagritechnologyhuman health Expertise in biomaterials, such as hydrogels, made exclusively from recombinant proteins produced by bacteria. This method contrasts with those that use petrochemically derived components to synthesise such materials. Judy Robertsondata literacyAcademic lead for Data Education in Schools. We're looking for researchers who work on sustainability themes using data who might want to explain their work to school children. https://dataschools.education/. Our seminar series for teachers is themed around the sustainability goals this year. This article was published on 2024-10-15
