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ECO committee members

Co-lead: Charalampos Saitis

I am a Lecturer in Digital Music Processing. I have longed valued equality, diversity, and inclusion very highly, and recognise the barriers faced by women and other underrepresented groups in engaging in science. This is particularly the case in Electronic Engineering and Computer Science and other STEM fields, including music and acoustic technology, where established male-gendered norms and field-specific barriers still impede a proportionate representation of women researchers. As lecturer in an increasingly diverse society, I intend to maintain an energetic leadership role in achieving equality and furthering diversity and inclusion at Queen Mary and the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science through engaging with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee and existing related programmes, as well as establishing new initiatives. 

Habiba Akter looking at cameraCo-lead: Habiba Akter
I am a Lecturer in Networks and Digital Systems in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science and serve as EDI Co-Lead for the School. Having completed both my undergraduate and PhD studies in EECS, I bring a long-standing connection to the School and a strong understanding of its culture, structures, and evolving community.
My EDI work focuses on embedding equity, transparency, and trust into our everyday practices. I am particularly committed to improving communication across academic and professional services staff, supporting early-career and international colleagues, and creating inclusive spaces where people feel safe to self-advocate, seek support, and contribute meaningfully. Through collaborative working, I aim to ensure that inclusion is reflected not only in policy, but in the lived experiences of both staff and students.

 

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