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Tech-Driven Professionalism? Understanding How Technology Shapes the Professionalisation of Intelligence Analysis (PhD)
For this project, I explore how emerging technologies, from open-source tools to artificial intelligence applications, shape the professionalisation of intelligence analysis across the public and private sector. I argue that new technologies heighten the need for professional standards in intelligence analysis.
Building on recent efforts in highlighting gaps in private-sector intelligence professionalisation, I offer an inclusive perspective capturing trends across both sectors. Using interviews and surveys, my study is centered on intelligence analysts themselves, giving practitioners greater agency in defining professionalisation.
To see highlights from my dissemination activities, you visit my Events tab.
For this project, I explore how emerging technologies, from open-source tools to artificial intelligence applications, shape the professionalisation of intelligence analysis across the public and private sector. I argue that new technologies heighten the need for professional standards in intelligence analysis.
Building on recent efforts in highlighting gaps in private-sector intelligence professionalisation, I offer an inclusive perspective capturing trends across both sectors. Using interviews and surveys, my study is centered on intelligence analysts themselves, giving practitioners greater agency in defining professionalisation.
To see highlights from my dissemination activities, you visit my Events tab.
Standardisation in the European Manufacturing Sector: Needs, Obstacles and Best Practices
Stemming from our work from the STAND4EU project, we published a study that examines how the European manufacturing sector develops and implements standards, identifying major obstacles, needs, and best practices. We propose a remediation plan targeting SMEs, standardisation bodies, policymakers, and research projects to strengthen standardisation and alignment across the sector. Our key findings include:
- Standardisation is widely valued but difficult to implement.
- The most significant obstacles are: awareness of gaps, resource constraints, process complexity, and inconsistent coordination across committees.
- Challenges and barriers vary significantly across technological domains: rapidly evolving areas like Additive and Smart Manufacturing face gaps and slow updates; Welding remains mature all the while Circular Economy is hindered by conceptual ambiguity.
- Best practices emphasise on improving efficiency, communication, inclusivity, funding, and training.
Upskilling in the Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Sector
As part of the AILEEN project, I have supported the development of research kits and training programmes that connect students and professionals with the manufacturing industry, using applied research and case studies.
Currently, I am supporting the development of an engagement strategy for the AILEEN Centre of Vocational Excellence Forum, to boost the participation and connection of companies, training providers, and professionals. I am also part of the project's Risk Mitigation Board.
As part of the AILEEN project, I have supported the development of research kits and training programmes that connect students and professionals with the manufacturing industry, using applied research and case studies.
Currently, I am supporting the development of an engagement strategy for the AILEEN Centre of Vocational Excellence Forum, to boost the participation and connection of companies, training providers, and professionals. I am also part of the project's Risk Mitigation Board.
Integrating Sustainability in Additive Manufacturing and Design Trainings and Curricula
The SINGforGreen project enabled my participation in activities researching and piloting ways to include sustainability in Additive Manufacturing and Design curricula, from concept to practice. Largely a pedagogically focused undertaking, this project demonstrates the turning point of sustainability becoming a crucial cog in production.
The SINGforGreen project enabled my participation in activities researching and piloting ways to include sustainability in Additive Manufacturing and Design curricula, from concept to practice. Largely a pedagogically focused undertaking, this project demonstrates the turning point of sustainability becoming a crucial cog in production.
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Pages of each project I have worked on are available down below [under construction]: