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Radiomics in Personalised Medicine – Beyond What Meets the Eye

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Dr Concetta Piazzese is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield with extensive experience in medical image processing and algorithm development. Her research focuses on developing and validating new medical image processing techniques to be applied within oncological clinical-decision support systems to improve diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive accuracy.

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Digital Biometrics and Online Identity 

Not all biometric measurements rely on physical traits such as fingerprint and facial recognition – behavioural biometrics such as keystroke patterns leave an identifiable trail across digital devices such as phones, computers and security panels.  In this lecture, we reveal how the simple act of typing can be used to authenticate and (to some extent) determine individual identity, proving that total anonymity behind the keyboard is an illusion.

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Dr Simon Parkinson is a Reader (Associate Professor) in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Huddersfield.  His research interests are cybersecurity-focused and cover aspects such as access control, vulnerability and anomaly detection. His research is driven to address to global security skills shortage by equipping non-specialist users with software tools to perform expert-equivalent security analysis.

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Mathematics on the Street

Can maths help us to understand homelessness? Mathematics is often thought of as an abstract discipline with few real-life applications beyond the classroom.  In this lecture, Dr Ann Smith guides us through her work on homelessness in the City of Edinburgh.  Ann will illustrate how maths plays a pivotal role in understanding complex societal problems, helping us to formulate effective public policy that has a direct outcome on the health and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals. 

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Dr Ann Smith is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Huddersfield and a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.  Her research interests include evidence-based healthcare diagnostics, mathematics education and e-learning.  

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Digital Twinning - bridging the real and virtual worlds for maintenance, manufacturing, monitoring and the metaverse

Presented by Dr Duke Gledhill

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Nuclear Waste and a Sustainable Future – Are They Compatible

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Engineering for Quality of Life - in celebration of International Women in Engineering Day 

Dr Leigh Fleming’s research focuses on the use of precise measurement techniques and engineering principles to improve quality of life. One area of her work involves the application of specialist engineering knowledge to help people living with chronic wounds. For the individual patient, chronic wound pain can lead to a deterioration in both physical and emotional wellbeing. In addition, the cost of chronic wounds is estimated to be between up to 3% of the total healthcare costs in an industrialised country. For the UK, this amounts to around £5.3 billion. In this lecture, Leigh offers a fascinating insight into her work with doctors, nurses, scientists and engineers to help investigate and improve these hard to heal wounds. 

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Dr Leigh Fleming is a Reader in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Huddersfield. Leigh originally studied maths, chemistry and physics at A level with a hope of progressing a career in medicine, but her attention turned to Mechanical Design Engineering because of her love of cars and her interest in how things worked. During her undergraduate degree, she realised that she could combine her Engineering skills with her dream of medicine to improve peoples lives and be called Dr too! She went onto complete a PhD in “The Use of 3D Analysis Techniques to Investigate the Wear of Femoral Stems in Total Hip Replacement” before moving into industry and eventually re-joining academia. She has now been been working in the area of applied medical technology for 20 years.

Ada Lovelace Day Lecture

The Power of Abstraction - Using Mathematics to Simplify the Digital World' presented by Dr Qunfen Qi

Being smart comes at a price. A smarter phone is more expensive, but quickly needs upgrading. When your phone goes wrong, rather than fix it, we're often obliged to replace the whole thing, even if the defect is tiny. Now imagine a huge, highly digitalised manufacturing factory, generating, exchanging and processing terabytes of data amongst different machines every second, running 24 hours a day. What do we do when this breaks down? Replace the whole thing? Or just fix a part of it? Do we even need to get involved at all, or can we trust the machines to ‘fix’ themselves?

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In celebration of International Women's Day

Improved Decision Making with Interactive Visualisation-Future Smart Homes

Presented by Dr Shamaila Iram

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In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day

From Raw Data to Actionable Insights: A way to future railway system

Presented by Dr Rawia El Rashidy

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In celebration of Maths Week

Maths at Home

Presented by Dr Frankie Jackson

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and automation, mathematics plays a pivotal role in shaping the smart homes and buildings of the future. This presentation, delves into the fascinating world of smart homes and explores how mathematics and simulation enable us to understand, optimise, and evolve our living spaces.

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In celebration of Earth Day

Biofuels and a Sustainable Future
Presented by Gina Javanbakht  

This talk will delve into the pressing issues of our time. In this discussion we will unravel the intricate web of topics surrounding fossil fuels, pollution, and the promising solutions found in biofuels and green energy. We will talk about the adverse impacts of fossil fuels on our environment, shedding light on the pollution and climate change they bring. We will explore the world of clean, renewable energy sources and potential of biofuels and how they can reduce emissions while driving economic growth

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In celebration of International Women's Day

Revolutionising On-demand Public Transport Systems

Presented by Dr Rongge Guo

Have you ever wondered how the future public transport services might look? Imagine a world where the public transport is not only more efficient and passenger-friendly but also kinder to our environment. It is a vision that's becoming a reality with the advent of new technologies. This lecture explores how new and innovative technologies can revolutionize On-Demand Public Transport for sustainable urban mobility. Discover their role in addressing environmental challenges and enhancing efficiency, user experience, and overall sustainability in urban transportation.

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Discover the cutting-edge world of Dolby Atmos with Dr. Andrew Bourbon in his latest YouTube video. This insightful exploration dives into the trends revolutionizing music playback, offering a thorough analysis of how Dolby Atmos enhances listener experiences with unparalleled depth. Whether you're a music producer, sound engineer, or audiophile, this video provides essential knowledge to stay ahead in the evolving audio landscape.

Dr. Bourbon also shares invaluable workflows and techniques to maximize Dolby Atmos in your projects. Learn to create immersive soundscapes that captivate audiences and set new standards in audio excellence. With practical tips and expert insights, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to harness the power of immersive music. Tune in to elevate your audio production skills and be part of the next great step in music playback.

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