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Goulnara Arzhantseva is a full Professor at the Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna. With an active research career spanning over a decade, she has established herself as a prominent figure in geometric group theory and related fields. Her work demonstrates continuous scholarly output with publications appearing consistently from 2011 through 2024. Professor Arzhantseva's research focuses primarily on geometric group theory, with particular emphasis on discrete groups, metric geometry, approximation properties of groups, small cancellation theory, expanders, and sofic groups. Her work bridges pure mathematics with applications in metric geometry and functional analysis. The breadth of her research is evident in her collaborations with numerous mathematicians across different institutions and countries. Her publication record shows a clear trajectory of increasingly sophisticated work in geometric group theory. The most recent publications (2022-2024) focus on metric approximations of discrete groups, spectral gap properties, origami expanders, and acylindrical hyperbolicity in cubical small cancellation groups. These works represent cutting-edge research at the intersection of group theory, geometry, and combinatorics. Scientific Awards: Prize mentioned in search results (4 total, specific names not provided) Prize mentioned in search results (4 total, specific names not provided) Prize mentioned in search results (4 total, specific names not provided) Prize mentioned in search results (4 total, specific names not provided) Professor Arzhantseva has been actively involved in numerous research projects, with records showing 7 projects between 2011-2024. Her collaborative approach is evident in her extensive publication record, which includes significant contributions to prestigious mathematics journals. While specific details about her advising activities are not provided in the available information, her substantial research output suggests active mentorship of graduate students in geometric group theory.

• Geometric Group Theory
• Discrete Groups
• Metric Geometry
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Endre Süli is a Professor of Numerical Analysis at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Worcester College and Linacre College. He has held various academic roles since 1985, including Fellowships and Tutorships in Mathematics. University Education: B.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Belgrade (1974-1978) M.Sc. in Mathematics, University of Belgrade (1978-1980) Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Belgrade (1985) M.A., University of Oxford (1985) British Council Visiting Student, Reading University and University of Oxford (1983/84) Süli's research focuses on numerical methods for partial differential equations (PDEs), with expertise in finite element methods, adaptive algorithms, error control, and computational modeling of fractures and non-Newtonian fluids. His work bridges mathematical theory and practical applications in fluid dynamics and material science. His recent publications emphasize finite element approximations, nonlinear PDEs, and stochastic models for polymer dynamics. Themes include multiscale methods, tensor-sparsity for high-dimensional problems, and compressible flow simulations. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Royal Society (2021) London Mathematical Society Naylor Prize and Lectureship (2021) Pro Urbe Prize, City of Subotica (2021) SIAM Fellow (2016) Member, Academia Europaea (2020) Foreign Member, Serbian National Academy of Sciences and Arts (2009) IMA Service Award (2011) Fellow, European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) (2010) Fellow, Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (2007) London Mathematical Society/New Zealand Mathematical Society Forder Lecturer (2015) Professor Hospitus, Charles University, Prague (2012) Distinguished Visiting Chair Professor, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2013) Invited Speaker, International Congress of Mathematicians, Madrid (2006) Süli has supervised numerous research projects and held visiting appointments globally. His contributions to numerical analysis span foundational work on error estimation, nonlinear stability, and advanced computational frameworks for complex physical systems.

• Free-discontinuity problems
• Computational modelling of fracture
• Quasi-continuum methods
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Miklós Koren is a Professor of Economics at Central European University and Senior Research Fellow at the HUN-REN Centre for Economic and Regional Studies. His work bridges international trade , economic development , and managerial economics , focusing on trade policy, productivity spillovers, and the role of managers in development. Ph.D., Harvard University (2005) M.A., Central European University (2000) M.Sc., Budapest University of Economics (1999) His research explores trade facilitation , managerial impact on firm performance , and technological diversification . Recent work includes studies on expatriate managers, pandemic-related business disruptions, and the legacy of communist-era management practices. Key trends in his publications (2020–2024) emphasize managerial mobility and firm productivity (2024) machine learning vs. gravity models (2024) trade volatility and development (2023) data transparency standards (2022) Scientific awards include ERC Starting Grant (2012) Nicholas Káldor Prize (2014) Young Economist Award (2002, 2004) As Data Editor for Review of Economic Studies and Associate Editor for Journal of International Economics , he shapes methodological rigor in empirical research. His 2013 paper on technological diversification remains foundational for understanding volatility in developing economies.

• International Trade
• Economic Development
• Productivity Analysis
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Michael J. Schlosser is a faculty member at the Faculty of Mathematics , University of Vienna. His research focuses on combinatorics, number theory, and special functions, with a particular emphasis on hypergeometric and q-series, elliptic extensions, and rook theory. He has authored numerous publications in collaboration with prominent mathematicians such as Victor Guo, Meesue Yoo, and Christian Krattenthaler. Research Interests : Combinatorics and hypergeometric series Elliptic functions and their applications Partition theory and supercongruences Matrix inversions and determinant evaluations Students : Josef Küstner (Ph.D., 2022) Christian Stump (Ph.D., 2008) Editorial Roles : Associate Editor, Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications Editorial Board Member, The Ramanujan Journal Editorial Board Member, Journal of Algebraic Combinatorics

• Combinatorics
• Number Theory
• Special Functions
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Radu Ioan Bot is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna, where he also serves as Head of the Department of Mathematics. His primary affiliations include the Department of Mathematics (Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1, 1090 Wien) and the Research Network Data Science (Währinger Straße 29, 1090 Wien). Bot's research centers on optimization theory with emphasis on convex/nonconvex optimization, monotone operators, and dynamical systems. He develops fast algorithms for variational inequalities and monotone inclusions by bridging continuous-time dynamics with discrete optimization methods. His work frequently addresses bilevel optimization, Tikhonov regularization, and second-order dynamics, yielding accelerated convergence rates for complex problems. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals dominant trends in time-scaling techniques, vanishing damping dynamics, and structured splitting methods. Key contributions include unifying Nesterov acceleration with Heavy Ball dynamics, developing reflected forward-backward algorithms for constrained optimization, and establishing strong convergence guarantees for monotone operator flows. These advances demonstrate consistent innovation in accelerating optimization while maintaining theoretical rigor. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided source material. Details regarding student advising and research grants were not specified in the available information, though his leadership roles as Dean and Department Head indicate significant administrative responsibilities alongside active research. Bot participates in the University of Vienna's Research Network Data Science, suggesting interdisciplinary engagement in data-driven methodologies with potential applications in machine learning and computational mathematics.

• Optimization
• Convex Analysis
• Nonlinear Analysis
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Yves André is a Research Director 1st Class at CNRS (French National Center for Scientific Research), working at École Normale Supérieure de Paris in the Département de Mathématiques et Applications. He maintains strong affiliations with Université Paris 6 and the Institut de Mathématiques de Jussieu. André's research centers on the deep connections between number theory and algebraic geometry, with particular expertise in p-adic analysis, motivic theory, and arithmetic differential equations. His work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of p-adic differential equations, Galois representations, and the theory of motives through rigorous proofs of major conjectures including Dwork's conjecture and Crew's local monodromy conjecture. His publication record shows a consistent progression from solving specific conjectures to developing comprehensive theoretical frameworks that bridge different mathematical disciplines. The recurring themes across his work include the interplay between geometry and arithmetic, the structure of differential equations in p-adic contexts, and the development of motivic tools for number-theoretic problems. Foreign Member of the Venetian Academy (2007) Doisteau-Blutet Prize of the French Academy of Sciences (2011) Kempf Lectures (Baltimore 2006) Albert Lectures (Chicago 2009) Ordway Lectures (Minneapolis 2012) André has supervised four PhD theses and has been an active contributor to the mathematical community through numerous international mini-courses and conference organization. His leadership roles include serving on the National Committee of the Department of Mathematics at CNRS (2004-08), directing the mathematical monograph series 'Astérisque' for the French Mathematical Society (2005-11), and responsibility for the Paris node of the network ANR 'Galois theories' (2006-09). He is also a member of the 'collectif Histoire-Philosophie-Sciences' at ENS and a trustee of Rendiconti di Padova.

• Number Theory
• Algebraic Geometry
• p-adic Analysis
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Helmut Hlavacs is a Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, leading the Research Group on Education, Didactics, and Entertainment Computing. His expertise spans serious games, game design, virtual reality, and health informatics. He has contributed to over 218 publications since 2005, focusing on topics like hedonic experiences in gaming, VR applications in therapy, and AI-driven behavior trees. His work intersects technology, education, and healthcare, with notable projects such as Conquer Catharsis (VR anxiety treatment) and PhyLab (VR physics experiments). Hlavacs has secured research funding for initiatives like Programmieren lernen durch Computerspielentwicklung and Dig-Equality FF , emphasizing digital equity and education. In 2019, he won the Best Poster Award at IFIP for his work on health data from serious games. Research Interests: Serious Games for health and education Virtual Reality applications in therapy and learning Game design methodologies and AI-driven NPC behavior Psychological impacts of gaming and digital consumption Procedural content generation for games Key Projects: Programmieren lernen durch Computerspielentwicklung (2008): Game-based learning for programming skills Dig-Equality FF (2020-2021): Digital competence promotion for equity TP1 PRECIOUS (2013-2016): VR conferencing and stress management Grants and Advising: Hlavacs has advised on projects involving AI in military command systems, VR therapy for anxiety disorders, and participatory design of social media literacy tools. He collaborates internationally on topics like gamification for behavior change and multicultural health interventions. Labs/Teams: His research group focuses on Serious Storytelling and Entertainment Computing , developing tools like the Prototypical game framework and InvisibleSound for blind musicians. Current work includes FiGHT (a web-based tool for eating disorder communication) and OutSmart! (a serious game for social media literacy).

• Serious Games
• Game Design
• Virtual Reality
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Prof. Dr.techn. Bernhard Hametner is a Lecturer at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering (E363) within Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien) . His research focuses on arterial pressure dynamics, cardiovascular physiology, and biomedical signal analysis with applications in clinical diagnostics and space medicine. He leads projects involving wearable medical devices, multisensor monitoring systems, and computational models of vascular systems. Key affiliations: TU Wien's Network Lab and collaborative EU projects like VascAgeNet Expertise in pulse wave analysis, vascular aging, and translational biomedical engineering Research Interests: His work spans arterial stiffness quantification, non-invasive cardiac output estimation, and developing methods to detect early cardiovascular dysfunction through waveform analysis. He has pioneered approaches using difference equations for modeling arterial wave reflections and contributed to understanding microgravity's impact on cardiovascular systems. Publications Highlight Trends: Recent work emphasizes clinical applications of wearable devices (2023), AI-driven medical recommendation systems (2022), and space physiology studies (2020-2022). Earlier research focused on computational modeling of vascular dynamics and validation of novel diagnostic methods. Advising & Education: Supervised 8 thesis students (2016-2021) in topics like biomedical signal analysis, machine learning in healthcare, and cardiovascular modeling. Active in training the next generation of biomedical engineers through TU Wien's graduate programs. Labs/Teams: Part of TU Wien's Network Lab, collaborating with international teams on projects like the EU's VascAgeNet initiative. Engaged in multidisciplinary teams combining engineering, medicine, and data science.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Arterial Pressure Modeling
• Cardiovascular Physiology
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Reinhard Hössinger is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Transport Studies, Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With a habilitation in Travel Behaviour Research completed in 2021, he has established himself as a leading researcher in transportation planning, active mobility, and child mobility behavior. Hössinger earned his PhD at BOKU (2004-2008) focusing on "Analysis of Attitudes towards Transport Policies and their Change in different Stakeholder Groups," following his Biology studies at the University of Vienna (1992-1999) with a focus on ecology and environmental economics. His academic journey began with a diploma thesis on "Implementation deficits in Vienna's transport policy from a social science perspective." His research interests span Travel Behaviour Research , Transportation Planning , Active Mobility (particularly children's mobility), Environmental Economics , Mobility Marketing , and Transport Policy . Hössinger employs empirical surveys and advanced statistical models including discrete choice models, structural equation models, and nonlinear equation systems to investigate travel behavior and attitudes to mobility. Hössinger's recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a strong focus on children's mobility, active transportation, and the relationship between transport and well-being. His work increasingly examines physiological responses to active travel, children's perspectives on urban mobility, and the connection between transport choices and physical/mental well-being. The TRA:WELL project represents a significant portion of his recent work, exploring transport and wellbeing through multiple methodological approaches including discrete choice experiments. Staatspreis Mobilität (Austrian State Award for Mobility) for Projekt: UNTERWEGS (2015) 1st poster award for scientific quality and innovation at the 14th Austrian Climate Day (2013) LIST Förderungspreis für Beiträge zur Verbesserung der innerstädtischen Verkehrs- und Parkraumsituation (2011) Hössinger has supervised multiple theses and has been involved in numerous research projects focusing on transport behavior, mobility marketing, and sustainable transport solutions. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in transport planning, particularly through participatory planning approaches and dialogue marketing strategies. While specific lab affiliations aren't detailed in the available information, his research appears to be conducted through the Institute of Transport Studies at BOKU, with collaborations across multiple institutions as evidenced by his extensive conference presentations.

• Travel Behaviour Research
• Transportation Planning
• Active Mobility
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Ari Laptev is a Professor of Pure Mathematics at Imperial College London since 2007 and Director of the Sirius Mathematical Centre in Sochi, Russia, since 2019. He previously served as Director of the Institut Mittag-Leffler (2011-2018) and held academic positions at KTH Stockholm and University of Linköping . Research Focus: Spectral theory of partial differential operators, Lieb-Thirring inequalities, Hardy inequalities, and mathematical physics. Scientific Leadership: President of the European Mathematical Society (2007-2010), Head of the Mathematics Department at Imperial (2008-2010), and Chairman of ERCOM (2015-2018). Recent research trends include non-selfadjoint operators, spectral bounds for Schrödinger-type operators, and Hardy/Sobolev inequalities in antisymmetric and magnetic contexts. His 2025–2022 publications emphasize eigenvalue estimates on Carnot groups, Riesz means, and toroidal/compact manifold geometries. Scientific Awards: Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award (2007) Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (2012) Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences (2020)

• Spectral Theory
• Pseudodifferential Operators
• Schrödinger Operators
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Christopher Etter is a Research Assistant and PhD Student at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg in the Department of Sociology and Human Geography, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He completed his Bachelor and Master of Social Science (BSSc and MSSc) at the same institution, graduating with his master's in September 2022. His work focuses on understanding social determinants of mental health through rigorous quantitative methods and cross-national comparisons. His educational background includes: Sociology, Bachelor of Social Science (BSSc), Paris Lodron University of Salzburg Sociology, Master of Social Science (MSSc), Paris Lodron University of Salzburg Etter's research centers on the sociology of mental health, particularly examining social determinants of depressiveness through cross-national survey data and multilevel modeling. His work intersects quantitative social research with welfare state studies and public health, exploring how macro-level social structures influence individual mental wellbeing. He investigates methodological challenges in mental health research while analyzing patterns across different welfare regimes and demographic groups. His publications reveal a strong focus on mental health during the pandemic, future anxieties in Austrian society, and innovative methodological approaches to social research. These works demonstrate his expertise in longitudinal analysis, survey methodology, and the application of advanced statistical techniques to sociological questions about wellbeing and mental health. His scientific recognition includes: BestMasters award from Springer Verlag (2024) Etter actively contributes to significant research projects including SSÖ (Social Survey Austria) funded by the Ministry and ARLEJUM (work and life situation of young people in Salzburg). His work with these projects involves both data collection and sophisticated analysis of social trends. As a session chair and presenter at academic conferences, he engages with the broader research community on topics related to digital research methods and mental health studies. He collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions and participates in professional organizations focused on sociological methods and health sociology, contributing to the academic community through both his research and professional activities.

• Sociology of Health, Illness & Medicine
• Sociology of Mental Health
• Wellbeing & Quality of Life Research
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Peter Markowich is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics, with a prolific research career spanning over three decades. His work bridges Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) , Mathematical Biology , and Quantum Mechanics , focusing on modeling complex systems across disciplines. Key research themes include biological network formation (e.g., blood vessel and plant vein structures), nonlinear Schrödinger equations for quantum systems, and reaction-diffusion dynamics in chemotaxis and pedestrian flow. Recent publications (2023-2025) explore self-regulated biological transportation structures, tensor PDE models, and orbital stability of standing waves in fractional quantum systems. 2025 : Condition number analysis in biological network PDEs 2024 : 1D entropy dissipation models 2023 : Gradient flows for network emergence and Hughes’ pedestrian model theory His methodological contributions include numerical schemes for multiscale problems (e.g., XFEL simulations) and analytical frameworks for existence/uniqueness in singular PDEs. Collaborations span global institutions, with co-authors like Y. Cho, C. Sparber, and H. Hajaiej.

• Partial Differential Equations
• Mathematical Biology
• Quantum Mechanics
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Christian Pötzsche is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Alpen-Adria Universität Klagenfurt, Austria. His research focuses on nonautonomous dynamical systems , difference equations , stability theory , and nonlinear analysis , with applications in theoretical ecology and numerical discretization. He has held academic positions at TU Graz, TU München, and Nicolaus Copernicus University Torun, and served on editorial boards for journals like Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems (Series B) and Journal of Difference Equations and Applications . Research Interests: Nonautonomous hyperbolicity, bifurcation theory, invariant manifold approximation, integrodifference equations in population dynamics, and analytical discretization methods. Key Contributions: Developed Taylor approximation techniques for invariant fiber bundles, unified exponential stability criteria for time scales, and advanced nonautonomous bifurcation patterns (e.g., shovel-bifurcation). Scientific Awards: Recognized with the 'Best paper on difference equations in 2009' for work on robustness of hyperbolic solutions. Students: Advised PhD theses by Christian Aarset (2019), Abdullah Kalkan (2021), and Evamaria Russ (2016). Editorial Work: Co-edited special issues on nonautonomous hyperbolicity (with Kenneth J. Palmer, 2017) and contributed to proceedings in mathematics and statistics.

• Nonautonomous Dynamical Systems
• Difference Equations
• Stability and Bifurcation Theory
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Sibylle Guenter is a prominent physicist and scientific director at the Max-Planck Institute for Plasma Physics. She has held key leadership roles, including Head of the Research Unit of the EURATOM Association IPP and Chair of the Steering Committee of the European Fusion Development Agreement (2011-2013). Currently, she co-leads the Max-Planck/Princeton Research Center on Plasma Physics since 2012, focusing on tokamak physics and magnetohydrodynamic stability. Education : Bachelor of Physics, Rostock University (1982-1987) PhD in Theoretical Physics, Rostock University (1990) Habilitation in Theoretical Physics, Rostock University (1996) Research interests center on plasma spectroscopy, magnetohydrodynamics, and transport phenomena in strongly magnetized plasmas. Her work includes modeling heat transport in fusion reactors, analyzing error field penetration, and studying MHD instabilities in tokamaks, particularly focusing on sawtooth crashes and plasmoid formation. Scientific awards : Elected Member of the National Academy of Science and Engineering of Germany (ACATECH) 2015 Federal Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany on the Ribbon 2013 Honorary Professor at Technical University of Munich (TUM) 2006 Adjunct Professor at Rostock University 2001 Leadership roles extend to international academic bodies: Vice-Chair of the EUROfusion Consortium General Assembly, former Chair of the European Fusion Development Agreement, and member of the International Fusion Research Council (IAEA) since 2004. Her publications reflect expertise in computational plasma physics and fusion technology.

• Plasma Spectroscopy
• Magnetohydrodynamics
• Transport in Strongly Magnetized Plasmas
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Helge Holden is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology since 1991, with prior roles as Associate Professor there (1986-1990) and Adjunct/Visiting Professor at the University of Oslo (2002-2015), Simula Research Laboratory (2001-2005), and University of Missouri-Columbia (1996-1997). His career spans nonlinear partial differential equations, particularly hyperbolic conservation laws, completely integrable systems, and stochastic analysis. Holden earned his Dr. Philos. from the University of Oslo in 1985 under R. Høegh-Krohn. His research has led to over 100 journal publications, six coauthored monographs, and 12 coedited books, with a focus on mathematical physics applications to traffic flow, fluid dynamics, and porous media. His recent work examines stochastic perturbations in PDEs, nonlocal conservation laws, and numerical methods for nonlinear systems. Articles highlight collaborations on the Camassa-Holm equation, Hunter-Saxton models, and Korteweg-de Vries discretizations, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to data-driven modeling and stability analysis. Scientific Awards : Knight 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav (2024) Gunnerus Medal (2022) Fellow of TWAS (2020) Doctor honoris causa (2017) Member of European Academy of Sciences (2009) Member of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (1999) Holden has held leadership roles in international mathematical organizations, including Secretary General of the International Mathematical Union (2015-2022) and chair of the Abel Prize Committee (2023-2026). He coauthored influential works on conservation laws and coedited the Abel Prize series.

• Hyperbolic conservation laws
• Differential equations
• Flow in porous media
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