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Andreas BullingView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
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Andreas Bulling is a Professor at the Institute for Visualisation and Interactive Systems , University of Stuttgart, Germany. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction , Eye Tracking , and Computer Vision , with applications in Machine Learning , Virtual Reality , and Information Visualization . 2025 Publications: HOIGaze (Extended Reality), ChartQC (Data Visualization), HAIFAI (Human-AI Interaction), SummAct (Behavioral Summarization), Chartist (Chart Reading). 2024 Contributions: HumanEYEze (Multimodal AI), HOIMotion (3D Object Detection), MultiMediate'24 (Engagement Estimation), Unified Model of Saliency (Scanpath Prediction). His recent work explores gaze estimation , interactive behavior modeling , and privacy-preserving eye-tracking systems . Key subfields include Extended Reality , Neural Networks , and Behavioral Biometrics . While no explicit scientific awards are mentioned, his research has been widely cited (8,003 total citations) and downloaded (132,740 times). Andreas leads projects in Interactive Systems and collaborates with institutions such as Aalto University , KU Leuven , and National University of Singapore . His lab focuses on eye movement analysis , human motion forecasting , and task-driven input modeling .

• Spatial Statistics
• Spatiotemporal Modeling
• Environmetrics
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Philipp Otto is a Professor of Statistics and Data Science at the University of Glasgow. Previously, he was a Reader in Statistics and Data Analytics (2023–2024) and held a Junior Professorship in Big Geospatial Data at Leibniz University Hannover (2018–2023). He earned his PhD in Statistics (summa cum laude) from European University Viadrina in 2016 and a B.Sc. in International Economics, with study visits to Saint Petersburg State University. His research focuses on spatial and spatiotemporal statistics, environmetrics, network modeling, and machine learning applications. Education: PhD in Statistics (2016), European University Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder) B.Sc. in International Economics (with study visits to Saint Petersburg) Research Interests: Philipp’s work centers on spatial statistics, spatiotemporal volatility modeling, environmental data analysis, and network processes. He develops statistical methods for geo-referenced and network data, with applications in climatology, finance, and environmental risk assessment. His contributions include advancements in GARCH models, spatiotemporal clustering detection, and statistical process monitoring for AI systems. Grants & Projects: He has secured €1,038,847 in research grants, leading projects on historical map time series analysis, agricultural air quality impacts, and high-dimensional spatial dependence structures. Industry collaborations include survival analysis for building information models. Awards: 2017 Fellowship to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Economic Sciences) 2017 Best Presentation Award (Data Science, Statistics, and Visualisation) Teaching: He teaches statistics and data science across disciplines, including economics, engineering, and mathematics, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Professional Activities: Editorial Boards: Environmetrics (2021), AStA Advances in Statistical Analysis (2020) Member of German Statistical Society (Treasurer, 2013)

• Data Visualization
• Visual Analytics
• Computer Science
• +4 more

Jonathan Roberts is a researcher at Bangor University, UK, with a focus on data visualization, visual analytics, and educational technology. His work bridges computer science and creative design, particularly in data art exhibitions and authentic learning. Key research areas: Data Visualization, Visual Analytics, Educational Technology, Digital Art Recent publications explore generative AI in visualization design, multiple-view patterns for time series data, and frameworks for creative learning. His collaborations span institutions like QUT, University of Manchester, and University of Cambridge. Notable awards include VAST 2012 Honorable Mention and VAST 2010 Analytic Process Recognition. He contributes to visualization pedagogy and has co-authored works on haptic interfaces, immersive analytics, and coastal data modeling.

• Data Visualization
• Immersive Analytics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +3 more

Sarah Goodwin is an academic affiliated with Monash University in Australia, specializing in data visualization, immersive analytics, and human-computer interaction. She holds a PhD in Visualisation for Household Energy Analysis from City University London (2015). Her research focuses on developing innovative visualization techniques for complex data, particularly in energy systems, healthcare, and geographic information. Key contributions include the Australian Cancer Atlas project (2024), which addressed geostatistical uncertainty visualization, and work on mixed-reality technologies embedding human values (2025). She collaborates extensively with researchers like Tim Dwyer and leads the Data Visualisation and Immersive Analytics Research Lab at Monash. Her publications span journals like IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics and conferences such as CHI and IEEE VAST. Research highlights include gaze analytics tools (VETA), tangible immersive systems (Uplift), and energy consumption visualization frameworks.

Yomna AbdelrahmanView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Thermal Imaging
• Usable Security
• +6 more

Dr. Yomna Abdelrahman is a Professor of Usable Security and Privacy at the Bundeswehr University Munich . Her research focuses on thermal imaging for security and privacy , virtual reality usability, eye tracking , and biometric authentication . She collaborates with researchers like Florian Alt and Albrecht Schmidt on projects exploring how thermal sensing can enhance user identification and privacy awareness . Key Research Areas : Thermal Imaging, Human-Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Password Security, Biometric Authentication, Eye Tracking, Privacy Her recent publications address VR emotion detection , password usability , and privacy implications of thermal imaging . She has contributed to conferences like CHI, MUM, and INTERACT, often examining security-privacy trade-offs and non-invasive biometric systems . Notably, her work on thermal attacks reveals vulnerabilities in mobile authentication through thermal residue. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Stuttgart (2018), where her thesis, "Thermal Imaging for Amplifying Human Perception," laid the foundation for her later work on thermal-based interaction and cognitive load estimation . Her collaborations span diverse domains, from smart home notifications to industrial worker assistance , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to usable security and interactive systems .

Mateusz Jakub FafinskiView profile

Research Fellow

• Medieval History
• Late Antiquity Studies
• Urban Studies
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Dr. Mateusz Jakub Fafinski is a Research Fellow at the Max Weber Centre for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies at the University of Erfurt. His work bridges historical analysis, digital humanities, and narratological frameworks to explore post-Roman urban transformations shaped by religious institutions. Research Focus : Urban adaptation (6th-11th centuries), monastic influence on cityscapes, church organization's role in creating para-urban landscapes, and digital methodologies for historical analysis. Publications : Authored/co-authored critical works on monasticism's urban impact, digital reproduction in historical scholarship, and spatial uncertainty in medieval texts. His 2021 book Roman Infrastructure in Early Medieval Britain remains a key reference. Digital Humanities Leadership : Pioneered fuzzy ontologies for mapping geographical uncertainty in historical manuscripts (2020) and contributed to computational methodologies in the INFORMATIK 2020 workshop. Current projects include Adapted Landscapes , redefining urban decline narratives through the lens of institutionalised religious life. His interdisciplinary approach integrates textuality, social interaction, and material culture to trace the foundations of High Medieval urban expansion.

Xiliu YangView profile

Researcher

• Human-Robot Collaboration
• Augmented Reality in Construction
• Computational Design
• +3 more

Xiliu Yang is a Research Associate at the Institute of Computational Design and Construction (ICD) , University of Stuttgart. Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, University of Hong Kong Master of Science (Distinction), ITECH programme, University of Stuttgart Her research explores the intersection of human–robot collaboration (HRC) , augmented reality (AR) systems , and timber prefabrication . She investigates how AR interfaces can enhance multi-user workflows with industrial robots, focusing on safety protocols, task allocation, and user agency in automated environments. Recent publications highlight her work on large-scale multi-human-robot systems , error-handling in AR-assisted construction , and asymmetric AR instruction methods . Her studies often involve industry partnerships and real-world fabrication demonstrators, such as the livMatS biomimetic shell and Spatial Lacing composite systems. Scientific Awards: IntCDC Thesis Grant Research Residency at Autodesk Technology Centre She previously co-founded 3DNA , a startup developing cloud-based platforms for eyewear manufacturing, and contributed to distributed robotic platforms for fibrous material fabrication.

Stefan ThiemannView profile

Researcher

• Research data management
• Digital humanities
• Open science
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Dr. Stefan Thiemann is a faculty-level researcher at the University of Hamburg, serving since 2017 as head of the Center for Sustainable Research Data Management and since 2016 as the university’s Open-Access officer. He represents Hamburg in the National Research-Data Infrastructure (NFDI) and is a principal investigator in the Cluster of Excellence "Understanding Written Artefacts" (Research Field F: Data Linking). Education: Diplom in Meteorology & Computer Science, University of Hamburg (1990) Dr. rer. nat. in Geosciences, University of Hamburg (1996, dissertation on Arctic boundary-layer convection) Research interests: Thiemann’s work sits at the intersection of digital infrastructure and the humanities. He designs sustainable research-data repositories, federated information systems and on-demand transformer models that allow scholars to re-use humanities data at scale. Current themes include FAIR data implementation, AI-assisted transcription & annotation of manuscripts, and open-science policy development. His recent articles (2023-2025) cluster around two trajectories: building reusable, AI-ready data infrastructures (federated repositories, sustainable viewers, chatbots fine-tuned for humanities queries) and fostering humanities-centred AI workflows (automatic linking of manuscript metadata, large-scale text mining, and user-friendly annotation tools such as the TAMAR platform). Service & awards: Member, University of Hamburg Research Infrastructure Council (2020-) Member, Steering Group on Digitalisation in Research (2020-) Open-Access Officer, University of Hamburg (2016-) Former Faculty Information Officer, Faculty of Humanities (2012-2017) Teaching & grants: He regularly teaches Bachelor seminars on digital research-data management and Internet competence. He leads or co-leads major third-party projects including the DFG-funded SFB 950 “Manuscript Cultures”, the Hamburg Open Science initiative, and infrastructure grants that established the university’s research-data repository and DOI services. Labs & teams: Thiemann heads the Center for Sustainable Research Data Management and is a core member of the Data Linking Research Unit within the UWA Cluster of Excellence. He coordinates interdisciplinary teams developing the UHH research-data repository, FUNDus! collection portal, and manuscript-culture databases hosted at the CSMC.

Angela Tintrup gen. SuntrupView profile

Research Fellow

• Geomorphology
• Remote Sensing
• GIS-based Landscape Modelling
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Dr. Angela Tintrup gen. Suntrup is a permanent scientific staff member (Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin) at the Chair of Geomorphology, Institute of Geography and Geology, University of Würzburg since 2002. She holds a Diplom (equivalent to M.Sc.) in Applied Physical Geography from the University of Trier (2001) and has since specialized in geomorphological and remote-sensing analyses of landscape change. Education 1994–2001: Studies in Applied Physical Geography (major), Remote Sensing & Soil Science (minors), University of Trier 2001: Diplomarbeit on current and sub-recent morphodynamics on the southern slope of Sierra del Gigante, SE Spain Research Interests Her research integrates geomorphology , remote sensing and GIS to quantify landscape change driven by natural processes and human activities. A major strand focuses on land-use/land-cover change and its geomorphological consequences in semi-arid Spain, especially around the Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir. She couples field-based sedimentology, soil surveys and detailed GIS analyses with multi-decadal satellite data to reconstruct sedimentation histories and model future landscape scenarios. Another innovative axis involves extended-reality (VR/AR) visualisation of slow geomorphic processes (river-terrace formation, marshland desiccation) for both research and university teaching within the “WUEDIVE – Digital Innovation in Teaching” initiative. Scientific Awards & Grants No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. Advising & Teaching Dr. Suntrup advises final theses within the M.Sc. “Applied Physical Geography” and offers an academic advisory service on Wednesdays 10:00–12:00 (by appointment). She has previously served as a tutor for GIS courses at the University of Trier and leads interdisciplinary field practicals linking physical geography and remote sensing. Labs & Teams She is an integral member of the Geomorphology working group led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Roland Baumhauer at the University of Würzburg, participating in several collaborative projects including the SFB 1211 – C02 “Transport and Deposition” and the GEO-XR project for immersive geographical spatial analyses.

• Remote Sensing
• Geoinformation Systems
• Visualisation
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Jennika Hammar is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research in Potsdam, Germany. She is part of the Permafrost Research group under the institute's polar terrestrial environmental systems program. Her work focuses on Remote Sensing , Geoinformation Systems , and Visualisation , with emphasis on understanding permafrost dynamics and cryosphere-climate interactions. Recent research includes studies on ice wedge dating in Siberia, hydrological monitoring of rock glaciers in the Alps, and paleoenvironmental reconstructions in Lake Victoria. She contributes to open science via data publishing platforms like PANGAEA, ensuring accessibility of georeferenced datasets. Her 2025 publications highlight methodological advancements in paleoclimatology and cryosphere analysis.

Oliver TepnerView profile

Professor

• Chemistry Education
• Teacher Professional Knowledge (PCK/CK)
• Experimental Competence
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Oliver Tepner is Professor of Chemistry Education at the University of Regensburg and head of the chemistry education research group. His work focuses on empirical research into chemistry teachers’ professional knowledge (CK & PCK), the effectiveness of tasks and experiments, the promotion of explanatory competence, and the use of digital media and low-cost sensors in teacher education. Education & Career: Doctorate and habilitation in chemistry education; since 2015 Professor at University of Regensburg. Previously senior researcher and project coordinator in the federal ProwiN project at University of Duisburg-Essen. Research Interests: Modelling and measuring chemistry teachers’ content and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK/CK). Development of explanatory competence and adaptive explanation skills among pre-service teachers. Design and validation of experiments, micro-scale activities and low-cost digital sensors. Role of language, models and students’ misconceptions in chemistry instruction. Video-based reflection and flipped-classroom approaches in teacher education. Recent Publication Trends: Between 2019-2025 Tepner’s articles concentrate on three strands: (1) large-scale assessment of teacher knowledge within PISA-Ceco and FALKE projects, (2) fostering adaptive explanatory competence through video reflection, and (3) practical laboratory innovations such as self-built microcontroller pH-sensors and micro-scale climate-related experiments. Scientific Awards & Distinctions: No specific prizes are listed in the supplied text; he serves as reviewer and keynote speaker (e.g., plusLucis 2025 plenary). Grants & Projects: Co-spokesperson of the German chemistry component of PISA-Ceco 2022 (federal BMBF/PISA consortium). Project leader FALKE-C chemistry module (federal quality initiative teacher education). Former deputy coordinator ProwiN (Professionswissen in den Naturwissenschaften), BMBF 2008-2017. Labs & Teams: Tepner heads the chemistry education research group at Regensburg and supervises numerous doctoral and post-doctoral researchers (e.g., SHKs and TAs listed on the group homepage). The group maintains a teaching laboratory with open access times for pupils and pre-service teachers and collaborates closely with the FALKE and PISA-Ceco consortia across Germany.

Boris MüllerView profile

Professor

• Data Visualisation
• Interaction Design
• Generative Design
• +3 more

Boris Müller is Professor for Interaction Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, where he has been employed since May 2004. He currently serves as Vice Dean and head of the Interface Design graduate programme. Müller is also co-director of the Urban Complexity Lab, a research group focusing on data visualisation and information design, which he established together with Prof. Dr. Marian Dörk. Born in 1972 in Berlin, Müller studied design at the University of the Arts Bremen before pursuing a Master of Arts in Computer Related Design at the Royal College of Art in London. His professional career has spanned multiple prestigious institutions including MetaDesign San Francisco, the Institute for Media Communication of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, and the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea in Italy, where he worked as a researcher and visiting professor. Müller's research focuses on the intersection of design, data, and technology, with particular emphasis on Data Visualisation , Interaction Design , and Generative Design . His work explores how visual representations can make complex information accessible and engaging, while also investigating the philosophical and cultural implications of digital interfaces. He has published extensively on these topics, with a particular interest in how design can facilitate understanding of scientific data, especially related to climate change and urban environments. Over the past decade, Müller's publications have evolved to address increasingly complex challenges at the intersection of design, data science, and societal issues. His recent work shows a growing emphasis on speculative design approaches, critical examinations of AI in creative practice, and innovative methods for visualizing climate data. Müller has also been increasingly focused on the pedagogical aspects of design education, exploring how to prepare the next generation of designers for a rapidly changing technological landscape. Scientific Awards Special Distinction at the Lucky Strike Junior Designer Award (2000) 1st prize in the student category of the EuroPrix (2001) Excellence Award of the 4th ACA Media Arts Festival in Tokyo (2000) Honourable Mention of the rhizome.org Net Art Commission (2002) Certificate of Typographic Excellence from the Type Directors Club New York (2003) 100 best posters (100 Beste Plakate) (2003) iF design award (2005) Information is Beautiful Silver Award (2013) German Infographics Award, category Science (2014) Müller has supervised numerous students through the Interface Design graduate programme at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, though specific names of advisees are not publicly listed. His work at the Urban Complexity Lab has attracted various research grants focused on data visualization and urban futures. Müller frequently collaborates with international institutions, as evidenced by his lectures at venues including Kyushu University in Japan and Aalto University in Finland. As co-director of the Urban Complexity Lab, Müller leads a research group dedicated to exploring how data visualization can help understand complex urban systems. The lab's work combines design practice with scientific research, creating innovative approaches to representing urban data. Müller's team has developed several notable projects, including the SENSES project which translates complex scientific climate scenario information into relevant knowledge for different user groups.

Karsten RinkView profile

Researcher

• Environmental Informatics
• Geospatial Data Visualization
• Hydrological Modeling
• +3 more

Karsten Rink is a researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ in Leipzig, Germany. He leads the "Data Integration and Visualisation" project group within the Department of Environmental Informatics . His work focuses on environmental data visualization , geospatial data management , and software development for OpenGeoSys - a simulation framework for environmental processes. Key projects: OpenGeoSys Data Explorer , TESSIN VISLab , MEVA (Meteorological Data Visualization) Major collaborations: Mont Terri Underground Research Laboratory , Poyang Lake Basin , Dead Sea Water Resources Research Highlights include developing Virtual Geographic Environments for analyzing: Hydro-Meteorological Extremes in urban systems Multi-Compartment Water/Solute Dynamics in large catchments Energy-Water Nexus challenges Groundwater Balance in arid regions Technical Innovations feature Unity-based 3D visualization workflows, multi-device meteorological data validation , and cross-platform data conversion tools between OpenGeoSys, ParaView, and VTK. Publications (2023-2014) demonstrate expertise in: Environmental software frameworks Scientific visualization Hydrogeological modeling Climate-urban interactions Subsurface energy systems Water management digitization Collaborative Projects span from German Unity Anniversary visualization to Dead Sea groundwater studies , integrating with initiatives like MOSES (Modular Observation Solutions for Earth Systems) and Digital Earth .

Francis HarveyView profile

Professor

• Geovisualisation
• GIScience
• GIS
• +4 more

Francis Harvey is a Professor of Visual Communication in Geography at the University of Leipzig and Coordinator of the Research Group 'Data and Practices' at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL). His career includes roles as Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota (2004–2014), Visiting Professor at the University of Warsaw (2015–2024), and Senior Lecturer at the University of Leicester (2007). He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Washington (1993–1996) and has extensive experience in spatial planning and GIS applications. Research interests focus on geovisualisation, GIScience, cartography, and ethical dimensions of spatial data. His work explores the intersection of technology and geography, with notable contributions to cadastral systems, spatial data infrastructure, and qualitative geovisualization. Key projects include 'Thinking Through Places' and 'Visualising qualitative geographies,' advancing methodologies for population movement analysis and thematic mapping. Harvey is actively involved in academic leadership, serving as Chair of the International Geographical Union's Geographical Information Science Commission (since 2012) and on editorial boards for journals like Cartographica and International Journal of Geographical Information Science . His recent publications emphasize practical ethics in geography and critical perspectives on cartographic practices.

Ajit SinghView profile

Lecturer

• Qualitative Research Methods
• Visual Sociology
• Urban Planning
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Dr. Ajit Singh is a Lecturer for Special Tasks at the Institute of Communication Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Duisburg-Essen. He holds a doctorate in Sociology from the University of Bayreuth and is actively engaged in research and teaching, specializing in qualitative methods, visual sociology, and urban planning. He is currently leading a DFG-funded project on synthetic planning and digital mediatization in collaborative communication work. Dr. Singh’s research interests include qualitative research methods , video-based interaction research , visual ethnography , urban planning , mediatization , and communicative constructivism . His work explores how visual and embodied knowledge is constructed and communicated in social and institutional contexts, particularly in sports, urban development, and digital planning environments. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong focus on visual sociology , urban planning , and digital infrastructures . Key themes include the role of visual data in planning, the ethics of videography, and the transformation of collaborative work through digital tools like BIM. His research combines empirical video analysis with theoretical frameworks from communication and social theory. Dr. Singh has been involved in several significant research projects, including the DFG-funded 'Synthetic Planning' project and the 'MedPlan' project on mediatization in urban planning. He has held research positions at TU Berlin, the Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space, and Bielefeld University. He teaches courses such as Videography I & II , Visual Ethnography , and Communicative Action , emphasizing hands-on qualitative methods and critical analysis of visual and spatial communication. Dr. Singh is affiliated with research platforms including ORCID, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar, and his work contributes to ongoing dialogues in sociology, communication studies, and urban research.