Peter Kritzer is a Senior Scientist and Scientific Coordinator at the Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM), Austrian Academy of Sciences in Linz, Austria. He holds a Master's degree (2003) and a Doctoral degree (2005, 'Sub Auspiciis Praesidentis') from the University of Salzburg, followed by a Habilitation in Mathematics (2012) from Johannes Kepler University Linz. His research focuses on high-dimensional algorithms, quasi-Monte Carlo methods, discrepancy theory, and information-based complexity. Affiliations: RICAM, Austrian Academy of Sciences (since 2015); previously at University of Salzburg, UNSW Australia, and Johannes Kepler University Linz. His work emphasizes numerical integration, tractability analysis, and algorithm design for high-dimensional problems. Notable contributions include advancements in lattice rules, digital nets, and hybrid function spaces. He has received awards such as the Information-Based Complexity Young Researcher Award (2011) and the Kardinal Innitzer Förderungspreis (2013). His recent articles explore topics like reduced digital nets, QMC matrix-vector products, and tractability in Hilbert spaces. He actively contributes to Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo research communities, editing volumes like Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods 2022 .
Jordi Cortadella is a Full Professor in the Department of Software at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain. His academic journey spans decades, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UPC (1987) and visiting roles at institutions like UC Berkeley and Intel Corporation. A Fellow of the IEEE (2015) and member of Academia Europaea (2013), he specializes in formal methods, concurrency theory, and asynchronous circuit design. His work bridges theoretical and applied research in EDA tools and VLSI systems. Education M.S. in Computer Science, UPC (1985) Ph.D. in Computer Science, UPC (1987) Research Interests : Cortadella's research focuses on algorithms for electronic design automation, asynchronous circuits, and formal methods. Recent publications explore Petri net decomposition, dataflow circuit verification, and ethical frameworks for research governance. His work impacts both theoretical concurrency models and practical applications like FPGA optimization and energy-efficient design. Scientific Awards : Fellow of the IEEE (2015) Member of Academia Europaea (2013) Distinction for University Research Promotion (Catalan Government, 2003) Descartes Prize Finalist (2002) Best Ph.D. Thesis at UPC (1992) National Award for Best Computer Science Student (1986)
Josep Domingo-Ferrer is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Tarragona, Catalonia) and holds the UNESCO Chair in Data Privacy. He has been Head of the Department of Computer Engineering and Maths since 2006 and was Dean of the School of Engineering from 2002-2005. His research focuses on data privacy, data security, and cryptographic protocols with an emphasis on balancing privacy, security, and functionality. Full Professor (2003-present) UNESCO Chair in Data Privacy (2007-present) Head of Department (2006-present) Research Interests : Data privacy, data security, statistical disclosure control, cryptographic protocols, microaggregation, and privacy homomorphism. His work addresses critical challenges in anonymization, secure data processing, and privacy-utility tradeoffs. Scientific Awards : Narcís Monturiol Medal (2012) IEEE Fellow (2011) ICREA Acadèmia Award (2008) TOYP-Catalonia Award (2004) Salvà i Campillo Award (2003) Outstanding Graduation Award (1988) Projects : Coordinated EU FP5 projects (CO-ORTHOGONAL, CASC), CONSOLIDER 'ARES' grant (€5.5M, 2007), and multiple Spanish/U.S. funded research initiatives. Served as PI in 7 European projects (including FP7) and 7 Spanish National Plan projects.
Georg Hermann Richard Hackenberg is a researcher at the Research Center Wels, part of the University of Applied Sciences Wels. His work focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, digital transformation in product development, and smart production systems. He has contributed to over 7 research outputs since 2018, with recent emphasis on digital twins, virtual assembly environments, and transportation systems optimization. His research interests include Digital Twin integration in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), application of GitHub for collaborative product development, and simulation methodologies for on-demand transportation systems. He has pioneered virtual assembly techniques to address early-phase manufacturing challenges and explored innovative uses of dynamic programming in transportation design. Hackenberg has presented at international conferences and his work has been cited 2-5 times in Scopus-indexed publications. He has supervised 7 academic works, demonstrating his role in mentoring next-generation engineers. His research networks span across Europe, with collaborative projects focusing on Industry 4.0 applications. Current efforts emphasize bridging software development practices (e.g., GitHub) with traditional manufacturing processes to enhance product development efficiency.
Ewa Weinmüller is a retired (i.R.) Associate Professor at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), affiliated with the Institute for Analysis and Scientific Computing (E 101). She specializes in numerical analysis, focusing on singular boundary value problems, differential-algebraic equations (DAEs), and computational methods for engineering and physics applications. Her work emphasizes collocation techniques, error estimation, and adaptive grid strategies for solving complex ODEs and DAEs. Education: Ewa holds a Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from TU Poznan (1950) and TU Wien (1974). She earned her PhD in Technical Mathematics (1975) and Habilitation in Numerical and Applied Mathematics (1979), both from TU Wien under supervision of Hans J. Stetter. She has been a leading figure in her field since 1987. Research Interests: Numerics of stiff and singular evolution equations, collocation methods for singular BVPs, and software development (e.g., BVPSUITE). Her contributions span aerospace applications (laser-based space debris deflection), computational physics, and numerical stability analysis of stiff systems. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed papers, including work on whispering gallery modes, self-similar blow-up solutions, and post-Newtonian corrections in space laser communications. Her research bridges theoretical rigor and practical implementation in computational tools. Awards: Recipient of TU Wien's Best Distance Learning Award (2020) and Best Teacher Award (2017), reflecting her dedication to education alongside research. Software Contributions: Developer of BVPSUITE 2.0, a MATLAB package for solving singular BVPs and DAEs, supporting pathfollowing and continuation methods with adaptive grid control.
Neeldhara Misra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN). She holds the Smt. Amba and Sri. V S Sastry Chair position. Prior to this, she served as an Assistant Professor at IITGN (2015–2021), and held an INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship at the Indian Institute of Science (2013–2015). Her research focuses on algorithm design, computational social choice, extremal combinatorics, and combinatorial game theory. Education : BSc in Mathematics from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore (2007) PhD in Theoretical Computer Science from The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai (2012) Research Interests : Her work spans parameterized complexity, algorithm design for combinatorial problems, and applications in social choice theory. Recent contributions include studies on equitable fair division, eternal vertex cover numbers in graphs, and efficient algorithms for graph problems like perfect matching cuts. Professional Activities : She has actively contributed to organizing conferences such as FSTTCS, IPEC, and AAMAS. Her work has been recognized with awards like the NASI Platinum Jubilee Young Scientist Award (2023). Awards : NASI Platinum Jubilee Young Scientist Award (2023) Grants & Advising : Details on grants or advising are not explicitly listed in the provided texts, though her involvement in interdisciplinary research and academic service is notable.
Georg Fuchsbauer is an Associate Professor at TU Wien's Department of Information Security, specializing in cryptography and privacy-preserving technologies. He coordinates research in Security and Privacy within the E192-06 Information Security group. His work focuses on cryptographic protocols, blockchain technology, and formal security proofs. He leads projects like COnFIDE (2020–2027) and SFB SPyCoDe (2023–2026), funded by the Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF). His research addresses challenges in digital signatures, transaction privacy, and lightweight cryptographic systems. Notable contributions include advancements in Mimblewimble protocol security and blind Schnorr signatures. Teaching includes courses like 'Introduction to Cryptography' and 'Advanced Cryptography,' alongside supervising student theses on topics like zk-SNARKs and Falcon's physical security.
Günther Raidl is an Associate Professor at the Vienna University of Technology's Faculty of Informatics, specializing in the Algorithms and Complexity department. His research focuses on combinatorial optimization, metaheuristics, evolutionary computation, and operations research, with applications in logistics, bioinformatics, and scheduling. He leads projects on algorithmic problems, including vehicle routing, scheduling, and network design. His academic career includes extensive contributions to heuristic optimization techniques, mathematical programming, and the development of efficient algorithms. He has collaborated with institutions like Honda Research Institute Europe and Alfie's GmbH on projects involving e-mobility optimization, battery station planning, and dynamic vehicle routing. Raidl's work emphasizes practical applications of theoretical research, bridging algorithm development with real-world challenges in logistics and transportation. His recent publications address problems like longest common subsequence algorithms, Roman domination in graphs, and scheduling with interactive human availability learning. Key projects include studies on cooperative optimization for service point distribution, electric dial-a-ride systems, and battery swapping station location planning. He teaches courses on heuristic optimization, algorithms, and mathematical programming, contributing to both education and industry-relevant research.
Christian Freude is a PreDoc Researcher at the Department of Computer Graphics , Faculty of Informatics , Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) , focusing on Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology . His work bridges photorealistic rendering , Monte Carlo methods , and real-time simulation . Active in projects: Toward Optimal Path Guiding (2023–2027, WWTF-funded), ACD (2020–2028) Supervised PhD/Master's students : Lukas Lipp, Christian Jauernik, Johannes Lurf Research spans Monte Carlo denoising , radiative thermal transport , subsurface scattering , and point cloud rendering . His 2025 work on Inverse Simulation of Radiative Thermal Transport introduces novel methods for efficient heat distribution modeling. Key scientific awards include the OCG Förderpreis 2016 . Publications from 2015–2025 highlight advancements in rendering algorithms , stereoscopic film , and uncertainty visualization .
Josep Díaz is a Professor in Computer Science at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), where he has been a Full Professor since 1984. He earned his PhD (Doctor en Ciencias) in 1982 from Universidad de Valencia and has held academic roles such as Lecturer (1979-1984) and Instructor of Mathematics at Riverside City College (1977-1979). His research spans theoretical computer science, focusing on randomized techniques in combinatorics, complexity theory, approximation algorithms, and game theory. Education: PhD in Mathematics from Universidad de Valencia (1982) Díaz's work involves theoretical models for wireless networks, graph theory, and algorithms for dynamic data spreading. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including Spain's highest computer science honor and a six-year Catalan Government research distinction. He has led major European research projects like COMBSTRU and participated in advisory committees for the Kyoto Prize and the Japanese New Horizons in Computing initiative. Scientific Awards: Distinció per a la promoció de la recerca (Catalan Government, 2002-2008) Spanish National Prize in Computer Science (2011) Member of Academia Europaea (2012) Díaz has held significant editorial roles as Editor-in-Chief of Computer Science Reviews (Elsevier) since 2006 and on the editorial board of Theoretical Computer Science (Elsevier) since 1998. He has coordinated multiple European research projects (COMBSTRU, WISEBED, FRONTS, DELIS) and served on program committees for top conferences (ICALP, ESA, RANDOM).
Dieter W. Fellner is a distinguished Professor of Computer Science at Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, where he serves as Director of the Fraunhofer Institute of Computer Graphics (IGD). He also holds a concurrent position as Professor of Computer Science and Founding Director of the Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization at Graz University of Technology, Austria. With a career spanning over three decades, Fellner has established himself as a leading figure in computer graphics, digital libraries, and related fields. Education: Diploma in Technical Mathematics, Graz (1981) Doktorate (Ph.D.) in Technical Mathematics, Graz (1984) Habilitation, Graz (1988) Professor Fellner's research spans multiple domains within computer science, with a primary focus on computer graphics and its applications. His work encompasses computational geometry, 3D modeling and rendering, virtual and augmented reality, and digital libraries with emphasis on cultural heritage preservation. He has made significant contributions to algorithms for integrating modeling and rendering processes, efficient visualization techniques, and generative modeling approaches. His research extends to practical applications in internet-based multimedia systems, where he coordinated a strategic initiative funded by the German Research Foundation that supported approximately 50 researchers across 21 groups from 1997 to 2005. An analysis of Professor Fellner's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of innovation in computer graphics and digital document systems. His early work focused on foundational graphics algorithms and videotex systems, evolving toward more complex 3D document modeling, visualization techniques, and digital library architectures. A notable trend is his interdisciplinary approach, bridging computer graphics with applications in cultural heritage, bioinformatics, and brain-computer interfaces. His research demonstrates a progression from theoretical algorithms to practical implementations addressing real-world challenges in information visualization and knowledge management. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Eurographics Association (2000) Member of the IST Advisory Group for the European Commission (ISTAG) (2007) Best Technical Paper Award (Günther Enderle Award) at Eurographics'98 Conference Honorary Doctorate from the University of Rostock (2019) Throughout his career, Professor Fellner has supervised numerous students and researchers, though specific names are not documented in the available sources. His leadership extends to significant grant activities, most notably coordinating the German Research Foundation's strategic initiative on distributed processing and mediation of digital documents from 1997 to 2005. This major project provided funding for approximately 50 researchers annually across 21 research groups, demonstrating his capacity to lead large-scale collaborative research efforts. He has also served on editorial boards of leading journals and program committees of international conferences, shaping the direction of research in his fields of expertise. Professor Fellner directs the Fraunhofer Institute of Computer Graphics (IGD) in Darmstadt, a prominent research institution focused on applied computer graphics. He also founded and chairs the Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization at Graz University of Technology. These institutions serve as hubs for interdisciplinary research, bringing together computer scientists, domain experts, and industry partners to advance the state of the art in visualization, digital libraries, and knowledge management systems. The teams under his leadership have produced influential work in 3D document processing, cultural heritage digitization, and advanced visualization techniques.
Leslie Ann Goldberg is Professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford and Senior Research Fellow at St Edmund Hall. She has held academic positions at the University of Liverpool (2006-2013) and the University of Warwick (1995-2006), and previously worked at Sandia National Labs (1992-1995). Currently serving as Head of Department (sabbatical planned for 2025-26), she leads research in theoretical computer science with focus on algorithms and complexity theory. Her research interests span algorithms for approximately counting and randomly sampling combinatorial structures , analysis of Markov-chain based sampling algorithms , complexity of counting , and stochastic processes in computer science . She specializes in randomized algorithms, particularly their mathematical analysis regarding runtime and accuracy. Current projects include contentions resolution via backoff protocols, random sampling and approximate counting algorithms, counting complexity theory, and analyzing processes on networks like the Moran process. Professor Goldberg has published over 100 papers in top theoretical computer science venues, with recent work focusing on spin systems, graph homomorphisms, subgraph counting, and network processes. Her publications show consistent output in premier venues including ICALP (where she has won three Best Paper Prizes), SODA, STOC, and RANDOM. ERC Advanced Grant 'Mapping the Complexity of Counting' (2014-2019) Best Paper Prize at ICALP 2012, 2010, and 2006 UK Distinguished Dissertations in Computer Science (1991-1992) She actively supervises PhD students and collaborates with researchers including Andreas Galanis, Marc Roth, John Lapinskas, and Paulina Smolarova. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with statistical physics, combinatorics, and network theory, with applications to database systems, evolutionary dynamics, and communication protocols.
Annalisa Buffa is a renowned Italian mathematician currently serving as a Research Director (Full Professor) at the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Information Technologies 'E. Magenes' (IMATI) under the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) in Pavia since 2016. She previously held the same position at IMATI from 2004-2013 and was the Director of IMATI's multi-site operations (Genova, Milano, Pavia) from 2013-2016. Her academic career includes visiting positions at École Polytechnique (Palaiseau) and Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris). Education: PhD in Mathematics (2000), University of Milano, Italy (Advisor: F. Brezzi) MSc in Computer Science Engineering (1996), University of Pavia, Italy (grade: 110/110 cum laude) Research Interests focus on numerical analysis , partial differential equation discretizations , and isogeometric analysis . She has pioneered stabilization techniques for finite element methods and developed mathematical frameworks for computational electromagnetics and multi-physics problems. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in engineering simulations. Scientific Contributions include foundational research on B-spline/T-spline discretizations , mimetic methods , and reduced basis methods . Her 2015 Acta Numerica paper on mathematical isogeometric methods has become a key reference in geometric modeling for numerical simulations. Major Awards: ERC Advanced Grant (2016) Collate Prize (2015) ERC Starting Grant (2007) Bartolozzi Prize (2007) Premio Ghislieri (2013) John Todd Fellowship (2007)
Franz Pernkopf is a Professor at the Signal Processing and Speech Communication Laboratory, Graz University of Technology, Austria. He holds a MSc from Graz University of Technology (1999) and a PhD from the University of Leoben (2002). His research focuses on machine learning, probabilistic graphical models, and signal processing applications in speech recognition, medical data analysis, and radar technology. He has led the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Dependable Intelligent Systems and contributed to national research networks in signal processing. His work emphasizes resource-efficient deep learning, Bayesian networks, and time-series analysis. Notable contributions include interference mitigation in radar systems and acoustic event detection. Awards include the Erwin Schrödinger Fellowship (2002) and Young Investigator Award (2010). He advises on projects ranging from lung sound analysis to embedded system optimizations. His lab hosts courses on signal processing and machine learning.
Markus Kuba is a Professor (FH-Professor) at FH-Technikum Wien in Vienna, Austria, where he leads the Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics. He holds a habilitation (Privatdozent) from TU Wien's Faculty of Mathematics and Geoinformation, granting him the venia docendi. He is also a teacher at HTL-Spengergasse, a higher technical institute, specializing in mathematics and computer science. His academic journey includes a PhD in Mathematics from TU Wien (2006) and a habilitation in 2013. His research focuses on theoretical computer science, analysis of algorithms, analytic combinatorics, and random structures. Notable specializations include tree structures, urn models, multiple zeta values, and SAT-problems. His work bridges combinatorial theory with practical applications in network analysis and stochastic processes. Key contributions include studies on urn models, tree growth models, and interdisciplinary projects like integrating traffic simulation tools. His publications span prestigious journals such as Theoretical Computer Science , Combinatorics, Probability and Computing , and Journal of Combinatorial Theory . Teaching spans secondary schools and universities of applied sciences since 2009, with a focus on mathematics and programming. Collaborations include co-authors from institutions worldwide, reflecting his active role in international academic networks.
