Hannes Herrmann

Dr. Hannes Herrmann is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS), part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He also holds a position in the Office of the Provost. Herrmann holds a Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. (Hons) in mathematics and theoretical computer science. His research focuses on algorithm design, database optimization, network reliability, artificial intelligence in games, and computing education. He has contributed to advancements in decision diagrams for network reliability and performability analysis, as well as database systems for vision-impaired navigation.

His teaching spans mathematical logic, algorithm design, artificial intelligence, and introductory programming. He has taught at multiple Australian universities, including UWA, ECU, and Murdoch, and spent seven years at Curtin's Sarawak campus. His work includes optimizing real-time data handling and developing tools for indoor navigation systems. Recent research highlights include semantic type detection in databases and applications in medical gas load estimation.

Publications reflect expertise in decision diagrams, database optimization, and sensor networks. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but he is an IEEE member. He has advised students on database systems and computing education, though specific advisees are not listed. No lab affiliations or grants are detailed in the provided information.