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Benedikt Warth is a Full Professor for Food Chemistry and Exposome Research at the Department of Food Chemistry and Toxicology, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna (since 2022). He coordinates the Austrian node of the ESFRI research infrastructure EIRENE and leads the 'Global Exposomics and Biomonitoring Laboratory' since 2017. His work bridges chemistry and toxicology, focusing on exposomics and metabolomics to assess chemical exposure and its health impacts. Education: PhD in Analytical Chemistry (2012), Master’s in Biotechnology (2009), Bachelor’s in Food Science and Biotechnology (2007) Research interests center on exposomics , metabolomics , and analytical chemistry , particularly for environmental and food-related toxicants. Recent articles highlight advancements in mass spectrometry for exposome-scale analysis, combining targeted and non-targeted approaches, and exploring chemical interactions (e.g., xenoestrogens, mycotoxins, flame retardants) in biological systems. Key trends in his publications include: Development of hybrid LC-MS methods (targeted/untargeted) for sensitive exposomics Integration of AI and cognitive computing for pathway analysis Global biomonitoring of mycotoxins and xenobiotics in vulnerable populations Standardization frameworks for non-targeted analysis (SRT) Notable awards include the 2025 Chemical Research in Toxicology Young Investigator Award , Brigitte Gedek-Science Award , and multiple grants (ERC Consolidator, Erwin-Schrödinger Fellowship). He has delivered over 20 invited talks on exposomics, including sessions at ACS Fall Meetings and international conferences. His laboratory's projects span: Breast cancer exposomics (linking environmental exposures to disease onset) High-throughput sample preparation for exposome-wide studies Systems toxicology of chemical mixtures (e.g., flame retardants, mycotoxins) Development of global metabolomic assays for toxicity prediction

• Exposomics
• Metabolomics
• Analytical Chemistry
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Professor Liwei Zhang, M.D., serves as Director of Neurosurgery Department and Vice President of Beijing Tiantan Hospital, with Doctoral Supervisor appointments at Beijing Capital Medical University and Tsinghua University. He is Associate Director of China National Clinical Research Center for Neurological Diseases, Chairman of the Chinese Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and Committee member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies. His research pioneers skull-base and brainstem tumor treatment, focusing on brainstem glioma genetics and brain function protection. He established the National Brain Tumor Registry of China (NBTRC) —now the world's second-largest brain tumor database with 110,000+ clinical records—and developed non-invasive CSF ctDNA diagnostics for molecular profiling. His work includes identifying PPM1D mutations in brainstem glioma and creating patient-derived DIPG cell models. Major recognitions include: 2018 National Science and Technology Progress Award of China (Second Prize) 2017 Beijing Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize) 2017 Chinese Medical Science Prize (Third Prize) 2017 Chinese Medical Science and Technology Progress Award (Third Prize) 2015 Beijing Medical Science and Technology Progress Award (Third Prize) 2015 Chinese Medical Science Prize (Third Prize) 2014 Chinese Medical Science Prize (Third Prize) 2006 Beijing Science and Technology Progress Award (Third Prize) 2006 Chinese Medical Science Prize (Second Prize) He has mentored 30+ graduate students, secured 40+ million RMB in research funding, and established China's Multidisciplinary Cooperation System for Skull-based Tumors. As Chief of Beijing Key Laboratory of Brain Tumor Research, he leads NBTRC's global data-sharing initiatives for brain health studies.

• Neurosurgery
• Brainstem Tumor
• Skull-base Tumor
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Wolfgang Klas is a Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, leading the Research Group Multimedia Information Systems. His research focuses on multimedia systems, data management, and information retrieval, with significant contributions to multimedia content analysis and database systems. He has been actively involved in multiple research projects, including TP2 PRECIOUS (2013-2016), SciLink (2011-2014), and OptFI (2010-2013). His work intersects with emerging technologies like blockchain, as seen in his public engagements and talks on topics such as 'From Blockchain to Web' and IT4S Forum presentations. His research interests span multimedia systems, database design, and the application of declarative programming for security and data integrity. Recent projects emphasize fake review detection and sentiment analysis using advanced algorithms and neural models. He has collaborated internationally, contributing to workshops like SMAP 2020 and publishing in journals like Algorithms and Applied Sciences . Grants/Projects: TP2 PRECIOUS (2013-2016), SciLink (2011-2014), OptFI (2010-2013) Activities: Speaker at IT4S Forum (2024), Blockchain-related talks (2020–present) Labs/Teams: Research Group Multimedia Information Systems

• Multimedia Systems
• Computer Science
• Data Management
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Peer Bork is a Professor at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, where he serves as Strategic Head of Bioinformatics and co-head of the Structural and Computational Biology Unit. He also holds honorary professorships at the University of Würzburg (Germany) and Fudan University (China). Educational background: PhD in Biochemistry (1990) Habilitation in Theoretical Biophysics (1995) Research interests span bioinformatics , systems biology , and microbiome analysis , focusing on functional prediction, comparative genomics, and data integration. His work explores global patterns in microbial communities, including enterotypes, drug-microbiome interactions, and planetary-scale gene fluxes. Scientific impact includes over 550 publications (70+ in Nature , Science , and Cell ) and groundbreaking discoveries like the human gut enterotypes and microbiome-based cancer biomarkers . Key projects include the SPIRE microbiome resource and the TARA Oceans expedition . Honors and leadership: EMBO member (2000) Nature Creative Mentoring Award (2008) ERC Advanced Investigator Grants (2011, 2015) Leopoldina member (2014) Honorary doctorate (University of Utrecht, 2017) Co-founder of 5 biotech companies Collaborative networks include partnerships with institutions in Berlin (Max-Delbrück-Center), Würzburg (Germany), and Shanghai (China), as well as global initiatives like the TREC expedition for environmental microbiome analysis.

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Systems Biology
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Torsten Schwede is a Professor for Structural Bioinformatics at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, and serves as Vice President for Research at the same institution. He leads the SPHN Data Coordination Center at SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. His research focuses on computational structural biology, protein structure prediction, and structural bioinformatics, with contributions to tools like SWISS-MODEL. He has been honored as a Highly Cited Researcher in Biology and Biochemistry (2019–2021). Education: PhD in Protein X-ray Crystallography from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (Germany). Positions include leadership roles in academia and industry (e.g., GlaxoSmithKline). His work emphasizes protein modeling, data management, and integrative structural methods. Collaborations span computational drug design, benchmarking initiatives (CASP), and open-source software development. Scientific contributions include advancements in protein-ligand interactions, homology modeling, and the development of ModelCIF and QMEANDisCo frameworks. He actively participates in global initiatives like the Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) and precision medicine.

• Structural Bioinformatics
• Protein Structure Prediction
• Computational Structural Biology
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Victor Vianu is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego and holds the INRIA International Chair at INRIA-Saclay in Paris. He has maintained continuous faculty status at UC San Diego since 1983 while developing extensive international collaborations, particularly with French research institutions including INRIA, ENST-Paris, ENS-Paris, and the University of Paris. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California (1983) and undergraduate studies in Mathematics and Informatics at the University of Bucharest (1974-1977). Professor Vianu's research spans computational logic, database systems and theory, and automatic verification. His work uniquely bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in XML processing, workflow systems, and data-driven applications. He has made seminal contributions to understanding the theoretical underpinnings of database query languages and their expressive power, particularly in the context of XML technologies and workflow systems. His research demonstrates a consistent trajectory from theoretical computer science to practical database systems applications. His publication record reveals significant contributions to database theory spanning over three decades, with particular emphasis on XML technologies, workflow systems, and formal methods for data-driven applications. His work shows a clear evolution from foundational theoretical work to practical applications in business processes and web technologies. INRIA International Chair (2013) Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (2013) ACM PODS Alberto O. Mendelzon Test-of-Time Award (2010) Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) (2006) Professor Vianu has held significant leadership roles including Editor-in-Chief of the prestigious Journal of the ACM, numerous program committee chair positions for major database conferences (PODS, ICDT, ASIAN), and General Chair for ACM SIGMOD conferences. He has served on the executive committees of SIGMOD (1998-2000) and PODS (1993-2004), and was a member of the ICDT Council (1997-2007), demonstrating sustained influence in the theoretical database community. His extensive invited talks at major conferences including College de France, ACM PODS, and International Conference on Database Theory highlight his international recognition.

• Computational Logic
• Database Systems
• Database Theory
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François Alexandre is a Senior Research Fellow (Research Fellow) at the CNRS, holding tenured positions in departments LaCiTO (2015–2018) and LaTTiCe (2018–present). He concurrently serves as Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Culture, History & Language at the Australian National University (ANU). He leads major research initiatives such as the ComPLETE project on complex predicates and the HéLiCéO project on Pacific languages preservation. Education: PhD in Linguistics (2001, Université Paris IV Sorbonne), Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches (2014, INALCO). His work focuses on Oceanic languages of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, emphasizing grammatical description, typology, and language documentation. He conducted extensive fieldwork in Vanuatu (since 1997) and Solomon Islands (since 2005), producing 15+ educational books and bilingual dictionaries for endangered languages. Research interests include linguistic typology, language dynamics, areal linguistics, and semantic change. Recent projects involve semantic databases (Evo Sem) and collaborative archival efforts. Awards include the CNRS Bronze Medal (2004) and election to Academia Europeae (2020). Grants: PI of ANR grant (2004–2007), ELDP Legacy Grant (2017–2018) Service: Convenor of 7 research groups, editor for 3 journals, organizer of major conferences (ICAL11, APLL9) Labs/Teams: Leads CNRS research units and collaborates internationally on language revitalization projects.

• Historical Linguistics
• Comparative Linguistics
• Pacific Languages
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Univ.-Prof. Martin Pinzger is a Professor at the Department of Informatics Systems, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. He serves as Head of Department and Member of the Senate, actively contributing to academic governance. Research Focus: Automating Software Engineering Tasks, Mining Software Repositories, Program Analysis, Software Evolution and Visualization Recent Work: Developing tools for API evolution analysis, cybersecurity AI (CAI), robotics benchmarking (RobotPerf), and dependency validation His research combines empirical studies with tool development for software maintenance and security. Current projects address challenges in REST API breaking changes, cloud security certifications, and robotic system performance evaluation. Publications since 2023 demonstrate continued engagement with topics spanning AI-driven code segmentation, microservice API evolution, and cybersecurity tool development. Key trends include cross-disciplinary applications of NLP to software engineering and security-focused tool creation. Contact: martin.pinzger@aau.at

• Automating Software Engineering Tasks
• Mining Software Repositories
• Program Analysis
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Andreas Rauber is an Associate Professor in the Department of Data Science at Technical University of Vienna. He serves as Curriculum Coordinator for Bachelor and Master programs in Business Informatics and Data Science, and chairs the Curriculum Commission for Business Informatics. His research focuses on Information Systems Engineering, Logic and Computation, and Visual Computing, addressing challenges in data management, digital preservation, and reproducibility in e-science. He leads projects like OS Trails and FAIR-AI, emphasizing FAIR principles and trustworthy research infrastructures. Rauber has contributed to over 150 publications, including works on data citation frameworks, adversarial ML defenses, and reproducibility in IR. His work bridges technical innovation with policy, exemplified through roles in the EOSC Support Office Austria and RDA Austria initiatives. Key projects include establishing FAIR data practices across universities and advancing digital preservation through repositories like DBRepo. He coordinates international collaborations, such as the EU-funded EOSC-Life and EGI Advanced Computing projects. His teaching spans courses in machine learning, information retrieval, and research methods, fostering next-generation data scientists.

• Data Management
• Digital Preservation
• Machine Learning
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Iñigo J. Losada is a Full Professor at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Cantabria, and Research Director at the Environmental Hydraulics Institute (IHCantabria). He co-founded the Cantabria-Cornell Engineering Exchange Program and serves as Scientific Director of the Cantabria Coastal and Ocean Wave Basin. His work focuses on coastal dynamics, climate change adaptation, and ocean renewable energy. Coordinating Lead Author for IPCC reports (2014-2019) Editor-in-Chief of Coastal Engineering Ranked 2nd in Ocean Engineering citations (1992-2019) His research emphasizes: Coastal protection using green and grey solutions Wave interaction modeling with coastal features Climate change risk assessment and adaptation Wind and wave energy conversion systems Recent publications analyze global wave power variability, coral reef flood protection benefits, and nature-based coastal defenses. His work bridges experimental facilities (Cantabria Coastal Basin) with policy impact across 25+ countries. Scientific Awards King Jaime I Award (2018) John G. Moffat-Frank E. Nichol Award (2017) Navy Medal of Merit (2017) Member of Spanish Royal Academy of Engineering Losada has led over 25 EU/national projects, >80 technology transfer initiatives, and supervised 23 PhD students, shaping coastal protection policies and ocean energy development in Europe. His experimental infrastructure ranks 6th globally in Ocean Engineering (Shanghai Ranking, 2017).

• Climate change risk and adaptation in coastal areas
• Coastal protection including green and grey solutions
• Modelling of wave interaction with natural and man-made coastal features
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Alexander Selzer is a PreDoc Researcher in Databases and Artificial Intelligence at Vienna University of Technology. His research focuses on query optimization, database systems, and AI-driven data processing. His work bridges theoretical computer science and practical database engineering, emphasizing efficient algorithms for modern data challenges. Recent projects explore machine learning applications in query performance and distributed computing frameworks. He mentors students in database optimization research, including projects on structure-guided query techniques and SQL-based system enhancements.

• Databases
• Artificial Intelligence
• Query Optimization
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Giuseppe Camodeca (born November 9, 1945 in Naples) is Professor of Roman History and Latin epigraphy at the University of Naples L'Orientale since 1994, with additional teaching at University of Salerno and Naples 'Federico II'. His research encompasses: Roman administrative history (iuridici, curatores rei publicae, provincial governors) Editions of Latin epigraphs focusing on senators and equestrians Élites and social structures of Roman Campania Historical-juridical analysis of Herculaneum and Pompeii wax tablet archives With over 180 publications, his landmark works include the two-volume Tabulae Pompeianae Sulpiciorum (1999) and the National Museum of Naples Latin inscriptions catalogue (2000). He currently leads the EAGLE project team digitizing Campanian inscriptions for the Epigraphic Database Roma. Academic honors include: Membership in Accademia Archeologia Lettere e Belle Arti di Napoli Corresponding membership in Pontifical Roman Academy of Archaeology As an active researcher in both traditional epigraphy and digital humanities, Professor Camodeca continues to shape understanding of Roman administrative systems and social history through innovative archival work and international collaborative projects.

• Roman history
• Roman administrative history
• Latin epigraphy
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Kostas Triantis is an Associate Professor of Biodiversity of Ecosystems at the Department of Ecology and Taxonomy, Faculty of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He holds a PhD from the University of Crete and has held post-doctoral positions at institutions including Oxford University and the University of Azores. His research focuses on island biogeography, macroecology, conservation biology, and the biogeography of Aegean invertebrates. He has served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Bayreuth and held roles in Greece’s Ministry of Environment. Triantis is a leading expert in land snail biodiversity and has contributed to over 70 peer-reviewed articles. Awards include Marie Curie Fellowship and editorial roles in journals like Journal of Biogeography . His work addresses species-area relationships, island ecosystems, and conservation strategies for endangered species. Current projects include understanding biodiversity patterns in the Aegean under the Anthropocene and global avian extinction dynamics. Education: PhD and MSc in Biology, University of Crete Post-doctoral fellowships at Oxford, Azores, and Patras Research Interests: Island biogeography, conservation biology, macroecology, ecological modeling, Aegean biodiversity His articles explore topics like ant biodiversity on Aegean islands, global avian functional diversity loss, and extinction debt on oceanic islands. Triantis collaborates internationally on projects such as the European Red List of terrestrial molluscs and biodiversity databases like MEDIS. He actively contributes to conservation policy through IUCN Red Listing assessments for over 200 Greek land snail species. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator: 'Understanding the Anthropocene: the case of the Aegean Islands' (Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation, 2020–2023) Co-PI: 'Biodiversity on Oceanic Islands' (Portugal’s FCT, 2012–2015) Triantis leads the University of Athens’ Ecology and Taxonomy Department’s research on island ecosystems, emphasizing the interplay between ecological theory and conservation practice. His lab focuses on integrating spatial data and evolutionary dynamics to address biodiversity challenges.

• Ecology
• Biogeography
• Conservation Biology
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Ass.Prof. Mag. Christian Domenig is an Assistant Professor at the University of Klagenfurt's Institute of History, specializing in Medieval History and Historical Auxiliary Sciences. His research focuses on the Counts of Cilli, medieval social structures, source criticism, and interdisciplinary approaches linking medieval studies with modern media like Star Trek. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Klagenfurt (2004) and completed diploma studies in History and Media Communication (1999). Education: 1994-1999: Diploma in History & Media Communication, University of Klagenfurt 1999-2004: Doctoral Studies in History, University of Klagenfurt His research interests include medieval administrative practices, cultural history, and the intersection of medieval themes with contemporary media. Notable projects include the 'Documents and Letters of the Counts of Cilli' (2002-2005) and exhibitions on medieval calendars. He received the Rome Scholarship (2005) for research at the Austrian Cultural Forum in Rome. His publications explore topics like medieval catastrophe narratives, castle politics, and the role of Jewish communities in feudal power structures. He also engages with pop culture interpretations of the Middle Ages, such as analyzing Star Trek's portrayal of pre-modern societies. Awards: Rome Scholarship, Federal Ministry of Education (2005) He advises projects on medieval source criticism and collaborates on digital humanities initiatives like the Klagenfurt Charter Database. His work often bridges traditional historiography with modern pedagogical methods.

• Medieval History
• Historical Auxiliary Sciences
• Cultural History
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Axel Polleres is a full professor at the Institute for Data, Process and Knowledge Management in Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien). He leads the department of Information Systems and Operations Management while maintaining active research in knowledge graphs, semantic web technologies, and ontology engineering. PhD and Habilitation from Vienna University of Technology Former positions at University of Innsbruck, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, DERI Ireland, and Siemens AG Co-chair of W3C SPARQL working group Editorial board member for Semantic Web Journal and IJSWIS His research focuses on: Querying and reasoning over ontologies Graph schema languages (SHACL, SPARQL) Wikidata constraint formalization Ontology reuse in collaborative platforms Crisis management knowledge graphs FAIR data principles implementation Recent publications analyze knowledge graph evolution, constraint validation methodologies, and semantic web standardization efforts. Key topics include: OWL/RDF interoperability solutions Unit conversion systems for Wikidata Partition-based query processing frameworks Network resilience analysis for urban planning Open data platform discovery tools Temporal analysis of collaborative knowledge graphs He has co-organized major conferences like ISWC2023 and ESWC workshops while maintaining active roles in European research projects. Current work involves spatiotemporal knowledge graphs for city resilience and semantic web infrastructure development.

• Semantic Web
• Knowledge Graphs
• Ontology Reasoning
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