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Dr. Samir Sweida-Metwally is a Postdoctoral Associate at New York University Abu Dhabi. He holds a PhD in Advanced Quantitative Methods from the University of Bristol (funded by the UK Economic Social and Research Council), an MSc in Comparative Social Policy from the University of Oxford (funded by the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies), an MSc in Political Theory from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and a BSc (Hons) in Economics from Brunel University. Dr. Sweida-Metwally has also pursued (and continues to pursue) formal education in the traditional Islamic sciences, equipping him with authentic knowledge of Islam rooted in classical Islamic scholarship. He is trilingual in English, Arabic and French. As a quantitative social scientist, Dr. Sweida-Metwally focuses his research on labor markets and workplace dynamics. His work specifically centers on measuring job quality, investigating ethno-religious disparities therein, and exploring barriers to employment access. Dr. Sweida-Metwally also examines Islamophobia in the workplace, studying employer attitudes towards religious accommodation. Additionally, his research addresses workplace bullying, emphasizing how racial factors influence its disclosure and impact on employees. As an interdisciplinary scholar with a background in political theory, Dr. Sweida-Metwally's research is also of a theoretical nature, advancing ideas around the conceptualization of Islamophobia. His research has appeared in Ethnic and Racial Studies, and has been ranked in the top 2% of all research outputs scored by Altmetrics. Dr. Sweida-Metwally has been interviewed on TV about his research, which has also garnered significant attention from international media outlets, including The Guardian in the UK and The National in the UAE. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Sweida-Metwally worked in the private sector in the UK and the UAE. Combined, he has over 10 years of strategic advisory and research experience. This includes advising senior government stakeholders, and offering C-Suite strategic guidance to Dubai-headquartered multinational corporations. Dr. Sweida-Metwally's integration of mainstream education and training in the traditional Islamic sciences, combined with his private sector strategic advisory experience, uniquely positions him to offer valuable insights and cross-cultural competence crucial for expert advisory roles on Islamophobia in the workplace. For further details, including publications, work in progress and media coverage of my work, please visit my website here: https://www.sweida-metwally.com/bio

Tommaso Turchi is an experienced computer scientist and coder with a strong passion for research and teaching. He obtained his Ph.D. in the Department of Computer Science from Brunel University London, where he specialized in the field of human-machine interaction and artificial intelligence. With his solid academic background, Tommaso has held various research positions at top universities, including a researcher position at the University of Pisa and a visiting lecturer role at the University of Hertfordshire. He has also worked as a computer scientist at Thinking Additive Ltd, a company specializing in advanced 3D printing technology. During his time as a research assistant at Brunel University London, Tommaso has published several papers in reputable journals and presented his work at international conferences. He is well-versed in various programming languages and has a strong understanding of computer science principles. In addition to his research experience, Tommaso has also taught computer science courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He is dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject and helping them develop practical skills to excel in their careers. Overall, Tommaso Turchi is a highly qualified and skilled computer scientist, with a deep understanding of the latest technologies and a strong commitment to advancing the field through his research and teaching.

I am Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, and a Professor in the School of Design, at Queensland University of Technology, Australia. I am one of the world leaders of research in intuitive interaction, with a book, many articles and a special journal issue on the topic. I have conducted research projects on intuitive interaction for adults, older adults and children, developing novel methods of coding observational data in the process. I have also researched how older people engage with technology and how to design for people living with dementia. I am currently leading one Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery project on novel technologies for increasing active play for preschool children and another on distanced intergenerational interaction using technology. I have attracted and worked with external partners in government, community and industry on various projects and have won four ARC grants. I have published more than 110 peer reviewed papers, been invited to give presentations internationally and I am the recipient of several awards, including a 2018 ig-nobel.

Experienced academic and consultant.