Professor Paolo Missier
Prof Paolo Missier
Paolo is a Professor of Computer and Data Science, specialising in Data & Knowledge management and Data Science & Engineering
Our People - IDAI
Institute Director
Deputy Directors
Dr Hazel Wilkinson
Senior Lecturer
Hazel is an Associate Professor in the English Department, specialising in eighteenth-century and early modern literature.
Professor Slava Jankin
Chair in Data Science and Government
Slava is a Professor of Data Science and Government & Founding Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Government (CAIG)
Our Affiliates
Affiliates act as supporters and advocates for IDAI while gaining benefits of our exciting research environment, inclusive and diverse culture, and facilities and assets. Affiliates reach beyond the University to industry, policymakers and wider society to drive impactful research for sustainability and climate action. Affiliation operates as a flexible, mutually beneficial and committed arrangement to deliver targeted activities with clear outcomes towards our objectives.
Affiliates have been appointed across IDAI's core themes:
- Creative and Cultural Digital Futures
- Digital Governance, Economy, and Social Impact
- Foundational Data Science and AI Methodologies
- Health, Environment and Resilience
- Advanced Engineering, Materials Science, and Smart Manufacturing
The IDAI Team
Working in partnership with the IDAI leadership, our skilled group of Professional Service and Technical staff support the breadth of activity facilitated by the Institute.
Research Data Scientists
Dr Kamilla Kopec-Harding
Manager, Senior Research Data Scientist
Staff profile for Dr Kamilla Kopec-Harding, Institute for Data and AI, University of Birmingham
Dr Cai Wingfield
Senior Research Data Scientist
Staff profile for Dr Cai Wingfield, Institute for Data and AI, University of Birmingham
Professional Services
Ms Jessica Mylchreest
Head of Institute Operations
Staff profile for Ms Jessica Mylchreest, Institute for Data and AI (IDAI) and the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA), University of Birmingham
Mr Joshua Panteli
Project Manager
Staff profile for Mr Josh Panteli, Institute for Data and AI (IDAI) and the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA), University of Birmingham
Mr Jay Dong
Research & Engagement Support Officer
Staff profile for Mr Jay Dong, Institute for Data and AI (IDAI) and the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA), University of Birmingham
Ms Ruth Bertram
Operations Coordinator
Staff profile for Ms Ruth Bertram, Institute for Data and AI (IDAI) and the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA), University of Birmingham