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Steve Hailes is a Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science at University College London. He joined the department in 1991 after completing his PhD at Cambridge University and has served in various leadership roles including Deputy Head since 2005. His early research focused on multimedia wireless networking and evolved into the field of computational trust and security, particularly in networked industrial control systems. Hailes has contributed significantly to the development of sensor systems for various applications including health monitoring, environmental sensing, and wildlife research. His work includes projects assessing children's health through sensor data during Olympic training, understanding animal behaviours in different ecosystems, and monitoring environmental impacts in urban settings. His research aims to leverage AI techniques to secure systems and improve sensor deployment, data collection, and analysis. Hailes advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to tackle pressing challenges in health, environment, and community well-being.