Matthias Uflacker

Matthias Uflacker is a Professor at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), University of Potsdam, Germany, where he conducts research in database systems, in-memory computing, and data-driven enterprise applications. His work bridges systems research and practical applications in Industry 4.0, education, and bioinformatics.

• University: University of Potsdam
• School: Hasso Plattner Institute
• Department: Department of Digital Engineering
• Research Focus: In-Memory Databases, Stream Processing, Causal AI, and Database Education

His research interests span in-memory database systems, real-time data stream processing, GPU-accelerated analytics, and causal structure learning. He also contributes to computer science education, particularly in agile software engineering and interactive learning tools for K-12.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in enterprise data management, with a focus on benchmarking (e.g., ESPBench), performance optimization (e.g., Kafka, Hyrise), and intelligent decision support using causal models in industrial contexts. His work increasingly integrates AI for monitoring and automation in manufacturing and e-commerce.

He has co-authored numerous publications in top-tier venues such as VLDB, ICDE, EDBT, and KDD, often in collaboration with Hasso Plattner and other HPI researchers.

Matthias Uflacker leads and contributes to research projects on autonomous database systems, dynamic pricing simulations, and educational technology platforms for programming exercises. His team develops tools for real-time data integration, causal analysis, and classroom software engineering assessment.