St Edmund's Global Programme - Computer Science and AI

Cheng-Yu (Kou) Huang is a PhD candidate in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. His research interests lie in efficiently processing and interpreting multivariate biological data. More specifically, his current research in computational neuroscience focuses on understanding how spatial representations of the external world in the brain degrade in dementia and how these changes contribute to difficulties in spatial navigation. Beyond his primary research, Cheng-Yu is dedicated to scientific outreach and education. With a background in physics and biology, he frequently teaches data science and image analysis to biological researchers at institutes across Japan and Taiwan.

Professor Pietro Liò is a Full Professor at the University of Cambridge, specialising in Computational Biology and a member of the Artificial Intelligence group. He holds an MA from Cambridge, a PhD in Complex Systems and Non-Linear Dynamics from the University of Firenze, and a PhD in Theoretical Genetics from the University of Pavia.

His research focuses on using AI and machine learning to develop models that integrate multi-scale biological and clinical data to address personalised and precision medicine. He is particularly interested in Graph Neural Networks, AI-based medical digital twins, and decision support systems.

He is a Fellow at Clare Hall College, a member of the Cambridge Centre for AI in Medicine, ELLIS, and the Academia Europaea. He also teaches Geometric Deep Learning and serves on several key committees, including the MPhil in Computational Biology programme.

Jonathan Andrews holds a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge. His academic background in the social sciences is complemented by further studies inSocial Innovation and Entrepreneurshipat Cambridge Judge Business School, allowing him to combine research depth with practical solutions for modern educational and business contexts.


At Homerton College, University of Cambridge, Jonathan plays a key role in Professional Development Programmes (PDP). He designs and teaches courses on leadership and communication, helping participants build confidence, develop critical thinking, and refine their skills for effective collaboration in an international environment.

An experienced strategist, product leader, and user researcher, Jessica Tayenjam specialises in innovation, cultural transformation, and new product/service development for companies of all sizes. Jessica has worked with major brands such as HSBC, Boots, Visa, UNICEF, Dominos, British Gas and NatWest with projects across Europe, the Americas and Eastern Asia. She is also a startup advisor and has mentored a range of new ventures over the last 12 years.

As a Fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation, part of the Judge Business School, Jess is passionate about social inclusion and sustainable business. Her particular areas of interest are developing women and gender diverse individuals' leadership and inclusion in the corporate space.

Dr. Alex Smeets is the founder of Cambridge Innovation Solutions and Cambridge Funding Solutions, offering consultancy services to entrepreneurs, small businesses, and universities. He is an Associate of Cambridge Enterprise, where he contributes to its International Outreach Programme, helping global institutions learn from the Cambridge Phenomenon.

Alex is also affiliated with St John’s Innovation Centre, supporting early-stage knowledge-based businesses, and is a registered Growth Coach for the UK GrowthAccelerator service. With a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Cambridge, he has a background in R&D before transitioning to innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge commercialisation.