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on February 11, 2025
Published on February 10, 2025– Updated on February 12, 2025

EUTOPIA Celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science


Every year on February 11, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognising the vital role they play in shaping the scientific and technological landscape. Only ten years ago, this day was officially established by the United Nations in 2015, following efforts led by UNESCO and other organisations to promote gender equality in science. The goal is to ensure full and equal access to science for women and girls and to break down barriers that have historically limited their participation in STEM fields. As a leading alliance committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in academia and research, EUTOPIA proudly recognises the female professors and researchers within its network.

 
Babeș-Bolyai University
Dobrean Anca
Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
Digital Enhanced Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Children, Adolescents and Parents Lab
 

"The mental health of children, adolescents, and families is the foundation of a thriving society. Through research, we not only deepen our understanding of the challenges they encounter but also develop evidence-based solutions with the potential to drive meaningful change. Addressing these challenges requires diverse perspectives and a commitment to scientific progress, making it essential to support and empower those who drive innovation in the field."
Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Elisa Moretti
Associate Professor
Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems
 


"I am passionate about the design of nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications, a predominantly male field of research."

CY Cergy Paris University

Camille Simone Chane
Associate Professor
ETIS Laboratory
 


Camille Simon Chane specialises in data analysis from unconventional sensors, such as multispectral or event-based cameras. With applications in the biomedical field and in cultural heritage, her research allows her to combine her two passions, science and the arts. She currently works on a system that helps to detect the spread of insects carrying communicable diseases through the identification of distinctive iridescent wing patterns.


 

Dr. Lauriane Simony
Faculty of Languages and International Studies
AGORA Research Team (UR 7392)
 

Lauriane Simony is an associate professor at the Languages and International Department of CY Cergy Paris Université in France and is part of the AGORA research team. Her doctoral research focused on the British Council in post-independence Burma, and issues of cultural diplomacy both in the context of the decolonisation of the British Empire and of the Cold War. During her Ph.D., she was awarded a research grant by the English Studies Society in France to conduct research at the National Archives in Myanmar in 2019. Since completing her Ph.D. in 2020, she has continued focusing on the United Kingdom’s soft power, cultural strategies and propaganda in the second half of the 20th century. As a musician and member of a symphonic orchestra herself, she is now investigating the role of British orchestras and the importance of classical music diplomacy in the global Cold War.
Technische Universität Dresden

Dr.-Ing. Anja Blüher
Science Manager in the School of Engineering Sciences at TUD and project coordination energy research strategy 


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University of Gothenburg
Eleni Gregoromichelaki
Professor of Linguistics
Department of Linguistics, Philosophy and Theory of Science



Eleni Gregoromichelaki is Professor of Linguistics and works on dialogue modelling and the broader dynamics of human conversation exploring how they fit into more general processes of interaction in the physical world and across natural and artificial systems.  She currently investigates how advancements in AI and NLP are reshaping our understanding of the nature of language and cognition. Her interdisciplinary approach aims to contribute to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. 

Mulki Haji
Department of Food and Nutrition and Sport Science



Mulki Haji research project investigates the heterogeneity of adolescents’ physical activity during school time through an intersectional lens. The project is part of a Swedish graduate school called Sustainable Movement Education (SMOVE), which seeks to enhance the understanding of the pedagogical challenges related to schools' responsibility to provide daily physical activity during school time.
University of Ljubljana
Ana Novak
Researcher and Assistant
Biotechnical Faculty



Ana Novak is a Researcher and Assistant at the Biotechnical Faculty of University of Ljubljana. Her research work focuses on the attitudes of agricultural stakeholders towards nature conservation and the processes of knowledge transfer and exchange in this field. By studying these dynamics, she aims to work towards more effective strategies for promoting sustainable practices in agriculture.

Barbara Predan
Associate Professor
Design History, Theory, and Research at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design



Barbara Predan is an Associate Professor of Design History, Theory, and Research at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design, University of Ljubljana. Her research focuses on the history of Slovenian industrial design, women designers, and design theory in Central Europe during the twentieth century. She also writes on topics such as non-aligned design, postcolonial theory, and self-governance in a post-socialist context. In collaboration with Špela Šubic (Museum of Architecture and Design, Ljubljana), she conducted extensive research culminating in the 2023 exhibition and monograph “How is a Vase Like a House?".
NOVA University Lisbon
Cristina Brito
Professor
CHAM - Center for the Humanities, NOVA FCSH



Cristina Brito is an Associate Professor at the History Department of NOVA FCSH and Senior Research at CHAM – Center for the Humanities. She's an Environmental Historian studying the human history of marine life and using approaches from the Blue Humanities to understand our global world in cross-cultural and transdisciplinary perspectives.

Maria Helena Godinho
Professor
Materials Research Center (CENIMAT) of the Associated Laboratory i3N, Institute of Nanostructures, Nanomodeling and Nanofabrication


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"My research focuses on natural polymers, mainly cellulose, and their use in producing biocompatible, renewable liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs). LCEs are unique, responsive materials that reversibly change shape, colour, and adhesive or damping properties when triggered by heat, light, humidity, or strain. LCEs from natural polymers offer innovative, sustainable solutions for soft robotics, biomedical devices, and engineering applications."
 
Pompeu Fabra University - Barcelona
Ieva Stončikaitė 
PhD in Cultural & Literary Gerontology and English Studies
Department of Humanities



Nausikaä El-Mecky
Humanities and Art Historian
Faculty of History of Art and Visual Culture



"I am an art historian researching dangerous images. What does a mediaeval villager scratching out a sculpture’s eyes have in common with an algorithm that quietly erases ‘undesirable’ content on Instagram? By examining the mechanisms when images are labelled dangerous, I aim to show what makes art so powerful, loathed and loved in the first place."
University of Warwick
Dr. Abimbola Ayorinde
Associate Professor
Health Services and Public Health Research



"My research focuses on improving public health through working with communities, particularly those overlooked in traditional research, to ensure real-life benefits. The West Midlands Knowledge and Action Partnership for Race Equity, a community-driven initiative I helped establish, fosters mutual learning, research and community empowerment for ethnic minority groups. My research influences policymakers and service providers by synthesising information that supports decision-making, helping to shape policies that improve health and reduce health inequalities."

Madeleine Pomroy
Third-year Undergraduate
Mechanical Engineering



"I joined Warwick to study mechanical engineering partly because of Warwick Racing, and due to the facilities and reputation. Warwick Racing is our universities extra-curricular, student run formula student team, for which I’ve now been voted to be Team Principal. Every year we design, build and test a new car and compete against other universities at the annual competition at Silverstone in July."