Dr Elias Pimenidis is the programme leader for Computer Science at UWE Bristol in England. His research areas have over a number of years included Electronic Governance, Web Services, Security, Neural Networks, and Collaborative Filtering. More recently, his interests have moved into more applied research, such as the use of Artificial Intelligence in supporting patient care in Critical Care Units, and the use of Blockchain Technologies coupled with Artificial Intelligence to create Intelligent and Sustainable Supply Chain Systems. He holds a PhD in Software Engineering from Abertay University in the UK. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in the UK, and a Chartered IT Professional (CITP) Member of the British Computer Society (BCS).