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Verna Dankers
About Me:
I teach computers to process language using deep neural networks, which are AI algorithms. My goal is to make the computer mimic the way humans process language, particularly for metaphorical language, such as idioms and proverbs.
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Sheridan Williams
About Me:
I am retired but started life as a Rocket Scientist with the Ministry of Defence.
After that I became a lecturer in Mathematics and Computer Science.
I am a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and show people around the Open University’s observatory.
I lead a tour company taking people all over the world to see astronomical events such as eclipses, aurorae, meteor showers.I now take education groups on visits to the National Museum of Computing located at Bletchley Park. I have my own Enigma machine
Enigma machine
and demonstrate Colossus
The world’s first electronic digital computer
and very early computer systems e.g. the WITCH
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Mohan Sridharan
About Me:
I am an academic interested in robots, AI, cartoons, and the real-world impact of scientific developments.
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Luke Humphrey
About Me:
I’m an astrophysics graduate 🌠 from Hull 🐟, working on fusion energy research ⚛️. Outside of work, I like gaming 🎮🎲, walking the dogs 🐕🐕🏞️, and movie nights 🎥.
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Johanna Walker
About Me:
I live with my two daughters and three (yes, three) cats in a village by the sea in Hampshire. I love walking on the beach and going to the gym and lifting weights.
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Fraser Smith
About Me:
I live in Norwich. I’m a teacher and researcher during the day. In the evening I love to play guitar, read books and hang out with my wife and son.
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Emmeline Brown
About Me:
I live in London. I’m a medical researcher at a University where I use AI to study diseases of the eye. In my free time I like to make ceramic pottery, do painting, and see live music!
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Edward Smart
About Me:
A mathematician who likes working with others to solve problems using data science and machine learning.
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Demetris Soukeras
About Me:
I live in London in a flat with a friend from school and one new friend! Twice a week I’ll play water polo , often I’ll go on runs to the park and back to clear my head after a difficult day.
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Cesare Giulio Ardito
About Me:
I am a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Manchester. I am originally from Rome, Italy.
I am also an advocate for the rights of Italians and EU citizens in the UK.
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Beatriz Costa Gomes
About Me:
I am Portuguese, but currently live with my partner in a small town close to Bath! I am a researcher during the day, and attempt to do some stand up comedy at night. My favourite hobbies, as boring as it sounds, are reading, LEGO and boardgames!
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Arunav Das
About Me:
I live in South East London and as PhD Researcher currently spend most of my time in exploring and experimenting with ethical and responsible applications of Artificial Intelligence models. I love all forms of art & cultural and try to fill my spare time with exhibitions, museums, theatre , sketching as well as culinary adventure of experimental cuisines.
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Arpita Saggar
About Me:
I’m a PhD student at the University of Leeds and my work uses AI to support medical education. I was born and raised in India and I moved to the UK in 2022. I enjoy listening to classical music, playing badminton and chess, and cubing.
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Áine Uí Ghiollagáin
About Me:
I live in Inverness, Scotland. I work as a data scientist and technical lead at a company I co-founded, DeepMiner. We work from home, which means I get to enjoy the great Highland outdoors when I’m not in front of my computer. I love listening to podcasts and I’ve done a lot of long-distance sponsored walks at the same time.
