Mark Weal is a member of the Intelligence, Agents, Multimedia Group and Learning Societies Lab, founder member of the Pervasive Systems Centre. His current research interests include the application of Semantic Web technologies to pervasive systems. Mark has worked for a number of years in the area of information systems, from hypermedia systems for eLearning through to information infrastructures for multi-user pervasive experiences as exemplified by his work on the Equator IRC. Mark's work has been extensively cross disciplinary, engaging with teachers, archivists and nursing practitioners amongst others.