About
Dr. Dirk Bade is a Researcher at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Department of Informatics under the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences. His work focuses on Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing, Internet of Things, Context-Aware Systems, and Blockchain Applications. He is actively involved in projects such as SANE (Smart Networks for Urban Citizen Participation), CloudAware (Context-adaptive Middleware), and ContAgency (Context Data Brokerage).
- Research Guest at VSYS, University of Hamburg (since 2013)
- PhD in Informatics (2013), University of Hamburg
- Diploma (2007) and Bachelor (2003) in Informatics, University of Hamburg
His research explores smart city infrastructures, context-aware computation offloading, and security implications of sensor data. Key contributions include CloudAware (middleware for mobile cloud adaptation) and Incolum (citizen-centric sensor data marketplaces).
Publications highlight trends in mobile edge computing (2015-2016), smart cities (2019-2021), and context-aware middleware (2011-2013). His work bridges agent-oriented software engineering with blockchain-based information markets.
Dirk has supervised over 50 theses, including studies on blockchain reputation systems, mixed-reality negotiation tools, and sensor-supported indoor localization. He teaches courses on mobile computing, smart cities, and context-aware systems, with a focus on practical software development and ubiquitous applications.
