Dementia Researchers
Our aim is to explore how technology can support people with dementia to live full, connected and independent lives. Working across arts, health, social care and technology, we co-design solutions with people who have lived experience to ensure they are meaningful and usable.
BRIDGES Researchers
Dr. Jennifer MacRitchie
Director, BRIDGES for Dementia Network+
School of Languages, Arts and Societies, University of Sheffield
Jennifer’s research focuses on participatory approaches to co-designing new music technologies with people living with dementia.
Prof. Li Su
Co-Director, BRIDGES Network+
School of Medicine and Population Health, University of Sheffield
Su Li’s research combines innovative and original computational methods with the state-of-the-art brain imaging techniques to develop treatments and care for neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Daniel J Blackburn
Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Neurologist, SITraN, University of Sheffield
Daniel develops scalable, non-invasive diagnostic tests for early dementia, including automated language assessment and EEG-based tools.
Dr. Roger Whitham
Lecturer in Interaction Design, Lancaster University
Roger is a designer and researcher specialising in digital, physical and collaborative interaction, with recent work focusing on community-co-designed tools.
Dr. Joseph Lindley
Senior Research Fellow, Lancaster University
Joseph’s UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship explores leadership in Design Research, with a focus on how people, society and technology evolve together.
Prof. Huiyu Zhou
Professor of Machine Learning, University of Leicester
Huiyu’s research sits at the interface of AI and Machine Learning and biomedical image processing
Assoc. Prof. Hua Zhong
Associate Professor, London South Bank University
Hua specialises in sustainable building technologies and environmental control, researching how these influence spaces for ageing and dementia.
Prof. Chee Siang (Jim) Ang
Professor of Human-Computer Interaction, University of Kent and Kent & Medway Medical School
Jim designs and deploys digital technologies such as VR, AR and sensing systems to improve healthcare and wellbeing.
Dr. Giovanni Masala
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Kent
Giovanni's research interests include AI and computer vision in healthcare and assistive technologies; cognitive systems to create the next generation of smart robots; and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
Dr. Christian Morgner
Professor of Digital Culture and Social Innovation, University of Portsmouth
Christian's research lies within fields like complexity studies, network analysis and creative practices, with a particular focus on diversity and inclusivity
Prof. Victoria Tischler
Professor of Behavioural Science, University of SurreyÂ
Victoria has expertise in working with older adults with dementia and adults who are neurodiverse or who experience mental health issues. v.tischler@
Prof. Anna Korhonen
Professor of Natural Language Processing at the University of Cambridge
Anna co-directs the Language Technology Laboratory (LTL). She is particularly interested in human-centric AI that draws on the understanding of human cognitive, social and creative intelligence and focuses applications aimed at social and global good.
Prof. Tao Cheng
Professor of GeoInformatics in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geomatic Engineering at University College London
Tao's interdisciplinary expertise spans AI and big data, network complexity, Geographical Information Science (GISci), and smart cities.
Management Team
Our Management Team oversees the day-to-day delivery of the BRIDGES for Dementia Network+. They coordinate activity across partners, support communications and events, and ensure the network runs smoothly as it grows.
Dr. Neil Lowrie
BRIDGES Network Manager
Neil brings experience of pre-award grant applications and post-award grant management, such as the recently concluded Transforming Foundation Industries Network+.