The Data & AI theme brings together researchers, experts and practitioners to explore the transformative role of data in shaping smart, sustainable, and inclusive communities.
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Asst. Prof. Avleen Malhi: Adjunct Professor, FinEst Centre
Avleen is an AI scientist having 12 years of research experience in Applied Intelligence in Smart Systems with a post doctorate in machine learning, explainable AI (XAI) and smart cities and a strong publication record. She has nine years of teaching experience, focusing on making AI, data science, data processing, and programming both accessible and engaging for the students. Passionate about bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications through innovative and interdisciplinary research.
Sille Sepp: Head of Urban Data Ecosystems, FinEst Centre
Sille brings a decade of experience advancing human-centric governance, data literacy, digital policy and community development to foster data-driven cooperations in urban ecosystems. Current projects circle around data spaces, local digital twins and personal data spaces.
Dr. Anniki Puura: Postdoctoral Researcher, FinEst Centre
Focusing on data-driven spatial mobility and urban dynamics, she contributes to the European Data Space for Smart Communities project, advancing ethical and interoperable data use.
Dr. Henna Fabritius: Senior Researcher, FinEst Centre
With a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Henna is focusing on the 3D modelling of biodiversity for Urban Digital Twins and 3D city models.
Prof. Einari Kisel: Professor of Practice in Energy Policies, FinEst Centre and TalTech
Farah Hisham Abdelfattah Elbehairy: Researcher at the FinEst Centre and PhD candidate at TalTech’s Academy of Architecture and Urban Studies
Farah is focusing on developing capacity-building and governance mechanisms for smart city transitions, with particular attention to the public sector’s role, data governance, and AI practices in public organizations.
Laura Mrosla: Researcher, FinEst Centre and PhD candidate at TalTech and Aalto University
Laura is focusing on the integration of biodiversity into Urban Digital Twins. By highlighting more-than-human stakeholders, she bridges urban development, natural conservation and restoration efforts, and emerging technologies to advance resilient, sustainable and adaptive urban environments.
FinEst Twins
Founding of the FinEst Centre and its individual large-scale pilot projects.
TayuTech
Turning public vehicles into moving data collectors.
DS4SSCC-DEP
European Data Space for Smart Communities aims to create a large-scale cross-sectorial data space for smart communities in the EU.
LDT4SSC
Aims to build a Europe-wide federation of interconnected Local Digital Twins (LDTs), enabling seamless data exchange, AI-driven services and scalable solutions for challenges such as climate change, resource management and energy efficiency.
Smart Communities Network
EU wide community of organisations representing cities and municipalities, which can support local communities in their early stages of digital transformation.
MAPIT
Mobilizing advanced partnerships for digital innovation and transformation.
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Adjunct Professor
FinEst Centre for Smart Cities
Tallinn University of Technology