Speakers

Opening Remarks

Dr. Vincent Traag is a senior researcher at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) of Leiden University in the Netherlands. He is coordinating the Focal Area of Engagement & Inclusion and is leading the flagship project on science in societal contention. He has a Master in sociology from the University of Amsterdam (2008) and a PhD in applied mathematics from Université catholique de Louvain (2013). His main interests are mathematical models in the social sciences with a focus on (social) networks, including topics such as complex networks, social influence (as in opinion dynamics and the like), and conflict. In particular he is interested in how science and society interact on contentious issues.

Eun Lee, Pukyong National University
Bart Thijs, KU Leuven
Lucila Gisele Alvarez Zuzek, Bruno Kessler Foundation
Ana Maria Jaramillo, Complex Science Hub