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• Cloud Computing
• Container Orchestration
• Cloud-Native Applications
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Nane Kratzke is a Professor at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences, specializing in cloud computing and cloud-native applications. His research addresses practical challenges in container orchestration, cloud security, and vendor lock-in for small and medium enterprises. He holds a Diplom in Computer Science and a Doctorate in Natural Sciences, though specific institutions are not documented in available sources. Research interests include cloud-native architecture design, Kubernetes orchestration, moving target defenses for cloud security, and cost modeling of cloud services. His work bridges academic research and industry needs, particularly for SMEs seeking cloud portability through multi-cloud strategies and runtime transferability. Analysis of recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a strategic shift toward AI-driven cloud management techniques like prompt engineering, building on foundational contributions in cloud observability, security mechanisms, and transferability frameworks established between 2016-2021. Key recurring themes include mitigating vendor lock-in and enabling seamless application migration across cloud environments. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information sources. Details regarding graduate student advising, research grants, and laboratory facilities are not specified in current datasets, though his publications on programming assessment tools indicate engagement with computer science education.

Fredrik BlixView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Security
• Cybersecurity
• Cyber Attacks
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Name: Fredrik Blix Academic Rank: Associate Professor Affiliation: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences at Stockholm University Specializations: Information Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Resilience, Cyber Policy, and Threat-Led Penetration Testing Research Interests: Dr. Blix focuses on advanced cybersecurity frameworks, including adaptive security models for multi-stage cyber attacks and systematic engineering approaches for cyber-physical systems. His work addresses compliance standards like NIS2 and GDPR, particularly within the Swedish automotive industry and cloud services. Notably, he developed the ASFA framework for DORA-compliant threat analysis and contributes to security-SLA monitoring in cloud environments. Notable Contributions: His research spans risk quantification models (e.g., FAIR in logistics), attack behavioral pattern analysis for critical infrastructure, and validation of offensive cyber operations frameworks. He also explores intersections between informal, formal, and technical cybersecurity components through case studies like "Special Commando Move".

• Smart Buildings
• Building Energy Efficiency
• Exergy Analysis
• +7 more

Marco Molinari is a Researcher at the Department of Energy Technology within the School of Industrial Engineering and Management at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He has been actively contributing to building energy research since completing his PhD at KTH in 2012, with previous postdoctoral experience at the ACCESS Linnaeus Centre, KTH Department of Automatic Control (2013-2016). Dr. Molinari's research focuses on smart buildings and the integration of Information and Communication Technologies in the built environment. His expertise spans energy monitoring systems, advanced control approaches for building systems, and passive techniques for low energy buildings. He has made significant contributions to exergy analysis in building systems and has been instrumental in developing the KTH Live-In Lab as a research platform. His recent publications demonstrate strong activity in digital twin applications for buildings, occupant-centric control systems, and energy efficiency analysis. The research trends show increasing focus on human-building interaction, cybersecurity aspects of smart buildings, and data-driven approaches to building control and optimization. Molinari actively participates in multiple research initiatives including the KTH Live-In Lab, Center Dig-It Lab, Digital Futures, and the Digitalized Industry working group. He has contributed to international projects such as the International Energy Agency ECBCS Annex 49 and serves on the editorial board of the International Review of Applied Sciences and Engineering. As an educator, he teaches courses in AI applications for sustainable energy engineering, heat pumping technologies, and sustainable building design. His supervision has focused on theses related to low energy buildings design, energy management, and building controls.

Ghassan KarameView profile

Professor

• Blockchain Security
• Machine Learning Security
• Platform Security
• +3 more

Prof. Dr. Ghassan Karame is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the Ruhr-University Bochum , leading the Chair for Information Security. He is a Principal Investigator in the Cluster of Excellence CASA and Director of the Horst Goertz Institute for IT Security since October 2023. Additionally, he serves as a part-time Chief Scientific Advisor at NEC Laboratories Europe . His research focuses on blockchain security and privacy , platform/storage security , and machine learning security . He has contributed to improving cryptocurrency protocols, hardware-assisted secure systems, and decentralized trust mechanisms. Education : PhD in Computer Science from ETH Zurich (2011) His recent work explores federated learning security, side-channel attacks in TEEs, and practical blockchain scalability solutions. He has served on over 50 program committees and held editorial roles at IEEE TDSC and IEEE TIFS. Notable Awards : 2024 Outstanding Editorial Board Member Award (IEEE Signal Processing Society) 2020 Value Realization Award (NEC) 2019 IEEE TC Best Paper Award Degree among top 2% authors (Stanford-Elsevier) His teaching includes courses on systems security, blockchain security, and practical ML security, with thesis projects in blockchain, ML, and platform security. He leads the Information Security Chair , part of major research initiatives like CASA and HGI.

Kevin CurranView profile

Professor

• Cyber Security
• Computer Security
• Internet Security
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Kevin Curran is a Professor of Cyber Security at Ulster University, serving as Executive Co-Director of the Legal Innovation Centre and group leader for the Cybersecurity & Web technologies Research Group. He joined the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems in 1999 and has established himself as a leading expert in cyber security with over 800 published works. His academic home is within the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems at Ulster University's Magee Campus in Derry~Londonderry. Professor Curran's research interests span multiple domains within cyber security, with particular expertise in location positioning within indoor environments, Internet security, and the intersection of legal technology with cybersecurity. His recent work demonstrates a strategic expansion into AI-driven security solutions, blockchain applications, and IoT security frameworks. His research shows a clear evolution from foundational networking research to contemporary applications addressing legal technology challenges and emerging security threats in connected environments. His scholarly output reveals significant trends toward interdisciplinary research, particularly at the intersection of cyber security and legal technology. Recent publications focus on applying machine learning and AI techniques to legal document classification, blockchain security for autonomous vehicles, and generative AI applications in cyber defense. His work consistently addresses practical security challenges while maintaining strong theoretical foundations. Engineering and Technology Board Visiting Lectureship for Exceptional Engineers IEEE Technical Expert for Internet/Security matters since 2008 Member of the EPSRC Peer Review College Recipient of various patents in security technologies Founding Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence Professor Curran has successfully secured and managed numerous UK and European Framework projects and Technology Transfer Schemes throughout his career. He serves as Co-Investigator on several major research projects including the Baker McKenzie Research Project (2017-2026), LFR: Legal Futures Research (2016-2026), and the Ulster Centre for Legal Innovation (2016-2026). His research group actively collaborates with industry partners and legal professionals to address real-world cybersecurity challenges. The Cybersecurity & Web technologies Research Group under his leadership focuses on practical security solutions while maintaining strong theoretical foundations. As Executive Co-Director of the Legal Innovation Centre, Professor Curran bridges the gap between legal practice and technological innovation, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity applications for legal services. His team works on developing secure platforms for legal document processing, blockchain applications for contract management, and AI-driven tools for legal professionals while maintaining rigorous security standards.

Kotronis ChristosView profile

Assistant Professor

• Model-Centered Systems Design
• Systems Simulation
• Quality of Service Awareness
• +3 more

Kotronis Christos serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Informatics and Telematics at Harokopio University, Athens, with his office located at Omirou 9, Tavros (17778). His academic career is deeply rooted at this institution where he completed all his formal education. His educational qualifications include: Undergraduate Degree in Informatics and Telematics (2014) Postgraduate Diploma in Informatics and Telematics, Major: "Computer and Internet Technologies and Applications" (2016) PhD in Informatics and Telematics, Dissertation: "Model-Centric Design of Systems with Awareness of the Provided Quality of Service Based on the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)" (2021) His research focuses on model-centered systems design with strong emphasis on quality of service awareness, systems simulation, and human-centric requirements analysis. He bridges theoretical model-based engineering with practical applications in cyber-physical systems and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), particularly addressing human concerns in healthcare monitoring and transportation systems. His methodologies heavily utilize SysML extensions for integrating non-functional requirements like cost and human factors. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on model-based systems engineering with three dominant themes: (1) Human integration in cyber-physical systems design through multi-view approaches, (2) Quality of service and cost optimization in SysML frameworks, and (3) Real-world implementations in healthcare (ECG monitoring, fall detection) and transportation (railway passenger comfort). His work consistently demonstrates progression from foundational modeling to edge-computing implementations. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in source materials Regarding academic supervision, the source materials do not specify current advisees though his PhD research and publications suggest involvement in graduate mentoring. His departmental role includes teaching undergraduate courses in Informatics and Telematics. While no specific research grants are documented, his publication pattern indicates participation in collaborative projects focused on cyber-physical systems and healthcare technology. The absence of explicit lab/team information suggests his work may be conducted within broader departmental frameworks rather than dedicated laboratories.

Bonnie RussellView profile

Researcher

• Digital Humanities
• Library and Information Science
• Open Educational Resources
• +7 more

Bonnie Russell (MLIS, Wayne State University) is a Researcher at Michigan State University's College of Arts & Letters , serving as Product Manager for Knowledge Commons, Associate Director for Mesh Research, and Digital Strategist for HuMetricsHSS. She specializes in technical project management, user experience design, and values-aligned digital scholarship. Education: MLIS, Wayne State University BA in Film Studies with minor in Theatre, Wayne State University Her research interests intersect digital humanities, accessibility design, and open educational resources. She advocates for inclusive digital spaces through initiatives like: Implementing Atkinson Hyperlegible font Developing screen reader-compliant PDFs Advancing values-based scholarly communication Creating closed captions for all digital content Building accessible repository systems Enacting equity in academic technology Current article trends show focus on: Access and equity in digital infrastructure Emerging technologies for scholarly communication Redesigning academic platforms for inclusivity Managing persistent identifiers in public scholarship Reimagining repository systems Values-driven technology implementation Organizational engagement includes: American Library Association Association of College and Research Libraries Michigan Academic Library Association Digital Accessibility Group (DLF) Michigan OER Network She co-authored the open educational resource Publishing Values-based Scholarly Communication with Kath Burton and Catherine Cocks, and leads UX research for Humanities Commons' ongoing redesign.

Dominic HenzeView profile

Professor

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Smart Environments
• Machine Learning Applications
• +1 more

Dominic Henze is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics and the Chair of Software Engineering . He leads research initiatives in Cyber-Physical Systems , Smart Environments , and Machine Learning Applications , with a particular focus on Fog Computing architectures. His research spans theoretical frameworks and real-world implementations, including collaborations with institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and industry partners such as Siemens AG and Zeiss IMT . His work addresses challenges in resource allocation , predictive maintenance , and blockchain integration within industrial contexts. Dr. Henze's publications reveal a consistent focus on Fog Computing architectures, IoT resource management, and educational software engineering. Key trends include self-organizing network systems , decentralized supply chain traceability , and smart environment coordination . He has advised numerous students on topics ranging from QoS negotiation to autonomous drone coordination . As an educator, he has taught multiple iPraktikum courses and seminars on iOS development and Agile Project Management since 2014, with publications exploring team composition strategies and distributed programming pedagogy.

Massimo MecellaView profile

Professor

• Service-Oriented Computing
• Business Process Management
• Process Mining
• +12 more

Massimo Mecella serves as Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Information Engineering, Computer Science and Statistics, where he leads the Processes, Services and Software Management research group and participates in the CINI National Cyber Security Lab. His academic foundation stems from a PhD in Computer Engineering earned at Sapienza in 2002. His research expertise spans service-oriented computing, business process management, and cyber-physical systems with emphasis on service composition, process mining, and adaptive distributed architectures. Key technical domains include IoT integration, digital twin development, and security frameworks for complex software ecosystems. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a pronounced shift toward Large Language Model (LLM) integration in business processes and smart manufacturing. Dominant themes include LLM-driven process modeling, multimodal quality control systems, and digital twin implementations for energy management and production optimization. Methodological innovations focus on retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for service discovery and fuzzy cognitive maturity assessments. His distinguished recognition includes: ICSOC 2013 Most Influential Paper Award (2003-2012 decade) 2017 Best Paper Award As research group leader, Mecella directs projects in smart manufacturing, process mining, and cyber-physical security, with funding typically sourced from EU initiatives and industry partnerships in aerospace, healthcare, and energy sectors. His team maintains active collaborations with aerospace manufacturers through the MICS SPOKE8 project and develops frameworks like SAMBA for human-in-the-loop manufacturing systems. The Processes, Services and Software Management group operates within Sapienza's engineering faculty infrastructure, utilizing specialized labs for CPS/IoT testing and digital twin simulation, with strong ties to the CINI Cyber Security Lab for security validation.

• Modelling and Requirements Engineering
• Systems Architecture
• Process and Project Management
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Ricardo J. Machado is a Full Professor of Information Systems Engineering at the University of Minho, where he founded this disciplinary area. He currently serves as President of the CCG/ZGDV Institute and has held strategic roles including Vice-Rector of UMinho. He is a member of the Board of GraphicsVision.AI, the leading academic network in Europe in computer graphics and vision. DEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering (U.Porto) MSc and PhD in Computer Science and Engineering Dr. Habil in Information Systems Engineering (UMinho) Certified Software Product Manager (ISPMA) Cybersecurity and Crisis Management programme from Portuguese National Defence Institute Professor Machado's research focuses on modeling and requirements engineering, systems architecture, process and project management, information semantics, ontologies, and cognitive computing. He has developed several methods and tools including the 4SRS method and the shobi-PN meta-model for requirements analysis, software architecture, ontology computation, and project portfolio management. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industrial applications across various sectors. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward digital transformation across multiple domains including smart cities, healthcare systems, industry 4.0, and higher education. The research shows increasing integration of semantic interoperability, logical architecture design, and data management frameworks. His work consistently addresses the challenges of aligning business processes with technical implementations while focusing on practical applications in real-world settings. IEEE MGA Achievement Award APLOG Excellence Award TAA Textbook Award nomination by Springer Professor Machado has supervised nearly one hundred PhD and MSc students, many of whom now hold leadership roles in academia and industry. He has led over 50 R&I projects funded by FCT, ANI, IAPMEI, and the European Union, partnering with institutions including Carnegie Mellon University, MIT, Fraunhofer, and Bosch. His project portfolio spans requirements engineering, systems architecture, and digital transformation initiatives across multiple sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and smart cities. He founded the SEMAG research group at ALGORITMI and the EPMQ department on Software Engineering and Intelligent Data at CCG/ZGDV. As Director of the ALGORITMI Research Centre, he coordinated UMinho's participation in strategic initiatives such as CEDT, CMU | Portugal, EIT Digital, EUHubs4Data, and Gaia-X Portugal. He also co-founded DTx and ProChild CoLabs, and TICE.pt and CSCP Clusters.

Adam BatesView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Provenance
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Systems
• +7 more

Adam Bates is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with affiliations in the Department of Computer Science and the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department. His research focuses on data provenance, cybersecurity, and secure system design. He received his PhD from the University of Florida under Professor Kevin Butler, collaborating with the Florida Institute for Cybersecurity Research. His work addresses security challenges in SSL/TLS, cloud computing, USB attack vectors, and telephony infrastructure, with notable contributions to provenance-aware systems. Education: PhD in Computer Science (University of Florida, advised by Kevin Butler) Research Interests: Secure data provenance systems Endpoint detection and response Privacy in smart homes and IoT Serverless computing security USB and cloud security Scientific Awards: NSF CISE Research Initiation Initiative (CRII) Award (2017) NSF CAREER Award (2018) Labs & Teams: Principal Investigator at the STS Lab

• Trustworthy computing
• Energy harvesting
• Intelligent system design
• +7 more

Youhua Shi is a full Professor in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Waseda University, Japan. He obtained his Doctor of Engineering from Waseda in 2005 and is an active member of IEICE, IPSJ, IEEE, and two Japanese academic societies. His research portfolio integrates trustworthy computing, hardware security of AI accelerators, energy-harvesting interface circuits for triboelectric nanogenerators, and low-power VLSI design-for-test methodologies. Education: Doctor of Engineering, Waseda University (2005) Graduate studies, Waseda University, Division of Engineering (completed 2005) Research Interests: Prof. Shi pursues trustworthy and secure silicon systems, spanning hardware Trojans in automated AI-accelerator flows, radiation-hardened latch design for soft-error resilience, and power-efficient CNN accelerators exploiting zero-gating and data-reuse techniques. Parallel work targets energy-autonomous IoT through advanced interface circuits for triboelectric nanogenerators, achieving record energy-per-cycle beyond the classical CMEO limit. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2024-2025) emphasize two thrusts: (i) security of AI/FPGA accelerators—proposing stealthy hardware-Trojan frameworks embedded within design-space-exploration flows that can misclassify up to 97% of inputs—and (ii) power electronics for triboelectric harvesters—introducing dual-output rectifiers and Bennet-doubler biasing that multiply output power >150× over conventional full-wave rectifiers, enabling battery-free IoT nodes. Scientific Awards: APCCAS Best Student Paper Award – 2020 IEEK Best Paper Award – 2012 Students & Collaboration: He has mentored numerous doctoral and master’s scholars, including Yirui Su, Chao Guo, Jinghao Ye, Lin Ye, Saki Tajima, and Masaru Oya, many of whom serve as first authors on his high-impact publications, indicating an active and productive advising role. Labs & Teams: While the text does not name a specific laboratory, his continued affiliation with Waseda University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering and his extensive project output imply he leads a research group focused on secure & energy-efficient VLSI systems, collaborating closely with colleagues such as Prof. Masao Yanagisawa and Prof. Nozomu Togawa.

• Information Security
• Network Security
• Peer-to-Peer Systems
• +3 more

Masato Uchida is a Professor at the School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Waseda University, with a focus on information security and network systems. His career spans roles at Chiba Institute of Technology and Kyushu Institute of Technology, and he holds degrees in Engineering from Hokkaido University. Education: Master of Engineering (Hokkaido University, 2001), Doctor of Philosophy (Hokkaido University, 2005) His research interests include network security, peer-to-peer systems, machine learning for cybersecurity, and traffic analysis. His work addresses anomaly detection, malware classification, and resource allocation fairness in networks. Recent publications analyze adversarial machine learning, cloud service abuse, and domain parking security. Uchida's articles demonstrate expertise in cybersecurity, network modeling, and data science. He has received multiple awards for research excellence, including IEEE Outstanding Paper Awards and IEICE Communications Society honors. His leadership in committees like the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' technical task forces highlights his policy influence. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Paper Award, IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (2020) MWS Outstanding Paper Award, Computer Security Symposium (CSS 2020) IEICE Activity Contribution Award (2016) Best Poster Award, SCIS & ISIS (2014) IEICE Network Systems Research Award (2012) He advises students in cybersecurity and collaborates on projects involving traffic load balancing, Android malware analysis, and cloud security. His professional memberships include IEEE, ACM, and the Information Processing Society of Japan.

• Machine Vision
• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• +3 more

Melvyn L. Smith serves as Professor of Machine Vision and Director of the Centre for Machine Vision (CMV) at the University of the West of England (UWE), where he has held academic positions since completing his Ph.D. in 1997. His leadership extends to editorial roles for four international journals including Computers in Industry , and he contributes to national research strategy as a member of the EPSRC Peer Review College (since 2003) and NERC College (since 2020). His educational qualifications include: B.Eng. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from University of Bath (1987) M.Sc. in Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing Systems from Cranfield Institute of Technology (1988) Ph.D. from University of the West of England (1997) Professor Smith's research centers on machine vision and deep learning applications across diverse domains. He pioneers computer vision solutions for agricultural challenges including crop monitoring, plant phenotyping, and insect welfare assessment, while simultaneously advancing medical diagnostics through neuroimaging analysis for multiple sclerosis, diabetes prediction frameworks, and cardiac health studies. His work consistently bridges theoretical innovation with real-world deployment, evidenced by patents in photometric stereo imaging and optical devices for industrial applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a strategic expansion into interdisciplinary problem-solving, with 60% focused on agricultural robotics and 30% on medical applications. Key methodological trends include convolutional neural networks for low-resolution image analysis, 3D reconstruction techniques for plant phenotyping, and machine learning frameworks for clinical diagnostics – all emphasizing robustness in uncontrolled environments. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FEIT) As Director of CMV, Professor Smith mentors early-career researchers and leads collaborations with InnovateUK and industry partners. His grant portfolio includes EPSRC-funded projects in machine vision for outdoor environments and NERC-supported environmental monitoring systems, with recent work securing patent protection for crop monitoring apparatus. He actively assesses research proposals for UKRI councils and advises government bodies on agricultural robotics strategy. The Centre for Machine Vision operates as a hub for cross-sector innovation, partnering with agri-tech firms on precision farming systems and healthcare providers on diagnostic imaging tools. Current initiatives include the EU-funded 'Agricultural Robotics' white paper implementation and development of contactless 3D biometric identification systems for transportation infrastructure.

• Embedded Systems
• Hardware/Software Co-design
• Energy-efficient AI Accelerators
• +7 more

Oliver Bringmann is a full Professor and head of the Chair of Embedded Systems at the University of Tübingen, Germany, and a member of the board of directors at the FZI Research Center for Information Technology. His research integrates embedded-system design, energy-efficient AI accelerators, dependable automotive perception, and medical AI for capsule endoscopy. Education & Career Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Tübingen, 2001 Diploma in Computer Science, University of Karlsruhe (KIT) Head, Chair of Embedded Systems, University of Tübingen (since 2012) Deputy spokesperson & spokesperson, Dept. of Computer Science, University of Tübingen (2014-2022) Board of Directors, FZI Research Center for Information Technology Research Interests Bringmann’s group pioneers hardware/software co-design for ultra-low-power Edge-AI , developing RISC-V based accelerators, compiler-aware neural-architecture search, and real-time perception systems for autonomous driving and medical devices. Key topics include: Energy-efficient AI architectures (“Edge AI”) and custom accelerator generation Robust collective perception under adverse weather (LiDAR, camera, V2X fusion) Timing/power-predictable embedded software and system-on-chip design automation Hardware-assisted security and safety for automotive & IoT systems AI-driven capsule endoscopy localization and anomaly detection Recent Publication Trends His 2024-2025 articles reveal a strong shift toward robust multimodal perception for automated driving (snow, fog, collective LiDAR fusion) and Edge-AI medical devices (capsule endoscopy with multi-task CNNs). Core contributions span dataset generation (SCOPE, SnowyLane), safety metrics (LSM), and fast performance modeling for DNN accelerators. Professional Service & Projects Executive/Steering Committees: IEEE/ACM DATE, CODES+ISSS, CASES, ITSS conferences EU CATRENE EDA roadmap chapter lead (Embedded Software & ESL-to-RTL) Principal investigator in Scale4Edge, OCEAN12, enerDAG and other national projects on energy-efficient sensorics and secure energy trading. His group maintains extensive collaborations with automotive and semiconductor industry, focusing on dependable, energy-aware embedded intelligence.