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• Public International Law
• Law of International Organizations
• General International Law
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Evelyne Lagrange is a University Professor of Public Law at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, affiliated with the Institute for Research in International and European Law at the Sorbonne (IREDIES) and the Sorbonne Law School Research (EDS). She is actively involved in research, doctoral supervision, and international academic collaboration, including a delegation to the CNRS at Aix-Marseille University and roles at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law. Research Interests: Her work centers on public international law, with a focus on the law of international organizations, system interactions, state foreign relations, global governance, and the history of legal doctrine. She explores the evolving nature of legal personality, power distribution, and the interplay between constitutional and international law in a globalized world. The trends in her recent publications reflect a sustained engagement with core issues in international legal theory, state and organizational responsibility, investment law, human rights, and the structural challenges of global governance. Her scholarship combines doctrinal analysis with historical and theoretical perspectives, often contributing to major reference works and policy-oriented white papers. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Supervised multiple award-winning PhD theses, including recipients of the Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne Thesis Prize (2017, 2018), the SFDI Thesis Prize (2024), and several other prestigious academic awards. External Scientific Member of the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law (since 2016). Member of the Advisory Board of the Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Law (since 2021). Advising and Grants: She has supervised over 15 PhD candidates, many of whom now hold academic positions or work for international organizations. She has coordinated major research initiatives, including the IREDIES team on international organizations law and the Sorbonne-ICSS Business Chair. She currently manages the Hei Paris Max scientific partnership and co-directs the International Law Commission's White Paper on Global Governance. Her research has been supported by institutions such as the CNRS and the University of Paris 1. Labs and Teams: She is a core member of IREDIES and leads or participates in several research groups, including the Research Group on Multilateral Action (GRAM) and the scientific partnership Hei Paris Max. She also represents her university at the Interdisciplinary Center for Studies and Research on Germany (CIERA) and sits on the Scientific Council of the Centre Marc Bloch in Berlin.

• 6G Networks
• Telemedicine
• Medical Robotics
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Nicolai Kröger is a researcher at the Chair of Communication Networks (Prof. Kellerer) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). He holds an M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from TUM, where his thesis focused on P4 switch performance modeling using queuing theory. His current research centers on 6G networks for critical telemedicine applications, particularly within the 6G-Life project, emphasizing end-to-end communication for medical robotics and surgical systems. He contributes to projects like the 6G Future Lab Bavaria and collaborates with the MITI group at Rechts der Isar Hospital to develop medical testbeds requiring high availability and low latency. Kröger also supervises student theses on 5G/6G security, network optimization, and in-network computing. His technical expertise spans programmable networks (P4), SDN, and performance analysis of network devices. He serves as a supervisor for student projects and internships, including implementations of medical testbeds and security analyses of cellular broadcast messages. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, aiming to advance communication networks for healthcare and future 6G systems.

Frank PostbergView profile

Professor

• Astrobiology
• Planetary Science
• Ocean Worlds
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Prof. Frank Postberg is a University Professor for Planetary Sciences at Freie Universität Berlin, leading the Planetary Sciences and Remote Sensing group. He specializes in astrobiology and the exploration of icy ocean worlds such as Enceladus and Europa, using data from missions like Cassini-Huygens and Europa Clipper. Education: PhD (2007) in Physics from Heidelberg University, followed by postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute and University of Stuttgart. He habilitated in cosmochemistry (2012) and received a Heisenberg Fellowship (2014). Research focuses on the composition of plumes and subsurface oceans of icy moons, with projects like Habitat-OASIS exploring habitability. He co-leads experiments on interstellar dust (Destiny+ mission) and serves on ESA’s strategic mission teams. Awards include the ERC Consolidator Grant (2017) for studying ocean world habitability. His lab develops advanced instrumentation like SUDA for compositional analysis of planetary materials.

Peter SollichView profile

Professor

• Non-equilibrium statistical physics
• Soft matter rheology
• Active matter
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Prof. Dr. Peter Sollich is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, affiliated with the Institute for Theoretical Physics. His research spans non-equilibrium statistical physics with applications to soft matter, active systems, and complex networks. He maintains a small part-time appointment at King's College London. His primary research interests focus on non-equilibrium statistical physics , particularly soft and active matter rheology, jamming transitions, glassy dynamics, dynamical phase transitions, and inference from dynamical data. His work bridges theoretical physics with applications in materials science and network theory, emphasizing both fundamental mechanisms and quantitative modeling approaches. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong thematic consistency in studying glassy dynamics and active matter systems , with increasing integration of machine learning techniques for network analysis. Key methodological threads include coarse-grained modeling, spectral analysis of complex systems, and non-equilibrium thermodynamics frameworks. His 2023-2025 work shows growing emphasis on nonreciprocal interactions in active mixtures and physics-inspired machine learning applications. Prof. Sollich actively supervises Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students, welcoming thesis inquiries in theoretical physics. His group develops analytical and computational approaches to complex dynamical systems, with recent grants likely supporting work on network dynamics and active matter modeling (specific grants not detailed in source text). His research group operates within the Institute for Theoretical Physics at Göttingen, focusing on computational and analytical modeling of disordered systems. Current projects involve elastoplastic modeling of amorphous solids, spectral analysis of heterogeneous networks, and theoretical frameworks for active matter phase separation.

• Asymptotic statistics
• Branching processes
• Limit theorems
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Prof. Dr. Matthias Meiners is a faculty member at Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, holding the Chair of Stochastics within the Mathematical Institute. His research focuses on Asymptotic statistics Branching processes Limit theorems Random walks in random environments Regenerative processes Renewal theory Statistical mechanics . Recent publications analyze complex stochastic phenomena across branching processes, random walks, and renewal equations, with 2025 preprints on CMJ explosions and Markov renewal expansions. 2024 works examine active Brownian particle dynamics and supercritical branching fluctuations. Earlier studies address kinetic equations, martingale convergence, and percolation model speeds. Contact: Email: Matthias.Meiners@math.uni-giessen.de Phone: 0641 99-32100 Office: Room 216, Arndtstr. 2, 35392 Gießen

Rüdiger KapitzaView profile

Professor

• Systems Software
• Trusted Execution Environments
• Byzantine Fault Tolerance
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rüdiger Kapitza serves as a Professor and Chair of Computer Science 4 (Systems Software) at Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). His extensive research portfolio spans trusted execution environments, Byzantine fault tolerance, blockchain technology, and secure systems. Kapitza actively contributes to the academic community through program committee roles for major conferences including OSDI, Middleware, EuroSys, and DSN. His research interests focus on creating secure, reliable systems through the integration of hardware security features with distributed systems. Kapitza investigates how trusted computing can enhance system security while maintaining performance, particularly for critical applications. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations across domains including cloud infrastructure, edge computing, and transportation systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent innovation in trusted execution environments, distributed consensus protocols, and secure virtualization. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from early work on adaptive services to current focus on hardware-assisted security solutions. Key themes include making distributed systems more robust through trusted components, optimizing energy efficiency in heterogeneous systems, and developing practical security solutions for real-world applications. Prof. Kapitza's standing in the systems research community is evidenced by his service on program committees for top-tier conferences. His work has been published in prestigious venues including OSDI, EuroSys, Middleware, and DSN, reflecting significant impact in both academic and industrial contexts. He leads the Systems Software research group at FAU, mentoring students and collaborating with researchers worldwide. The group addresses fundamental challenges in systems security, reliability, and performance, with applications ranging from drone data recording to railway systems and secure cloud services. His team develops practical tools and frameworks that advance the state of the art in systems research.

• Cybersecurity
• Identity Management
• Network Protocols
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Piotr Pacyna is a researcher at the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics, Gdansk University of Technology. He is actively engaged in academic research, with a focus on cybersecurity, identity management, and network protocols. His research interests include: Cybersecurity Identity Management Systems Network Protocols Virtualization in Future Internet Wireless Networks Group Key Distribution Piotr's recent publications highlight his work in blockchain-based identity discovery, self-healing cryptographic protocols, and network security frameworks. His contributions span both theoretical and practical implementations in cybersecurity and network systems.

Nancy OduorView profile

Research Fellow

• Natural Resource Management
• Coastal and Marine Resources Management
• Coastal Ecosystem Health
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Dr. Nancy Oduor is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen, Germany, affiliated with Programme Area 2 – Global Change Impacts and Adaptation and the Working Group on Submarine Groundwater Discharge. Her work focuses on coastal environmental challenges in the Western Indian Ocean, particularly Kenya's marine ecosystems, addressing critical anthropogenic pressures through interdisciplinary research. Her research spans Natural Resource Management, Coastal Ecosystem Health, Marine Pollution Assessment (specializing in Anthropogenic Nutrients and Marine Litter), Climate Change Adaptation, Sea Turtle and Mangrove Conservation, Harmful Algal Blooms, and Community-based Environmental Engagement. She integrates field monitoring with policy-relevant analysis to develop conservation strategies for vulnerable coastal habitats, emphasizing science communication and local community involvement in ecosystem management. Dr. Oduor's publication record reveals consistent focus on nutrient pollution impacts, harmful algal blooms, and marine ecosystem health in East African waters. Her work combines biogeochemical analysis with ecological assessment, particularly examining sea turtle foraging grounds and coral reef systems. Recent publications demonstrate increasing sophistication in toxin monitoring and transdisciplinary approaches to ocean governance, reflecting her commitment to actionable science for coastal resilience. She actively contributes to ZMT's Working Group on Submarine Groundwater Discharge, investigating groundwater's role in coastal biogeochemistry and its implications for ecosystem management under global change scenarios. Her research integrates field data collection in Kenya with European collaborative frameworks to address transboundary marine challenges.

• Cloud Computing Economics
• Software Service Platforms
• IT Service Economics
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Jörn Altmann is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Seoul National University's College of Engineering. With a publication history spanning over three decades from 1994 to 2025, he has established himself as a leading researcher in the economics of computing services, particularly focusing on cloud computing economics, software service platforms, and IT service ecosystems. He has served as editor for the GECON (Economics of Grids, Clouds, Systems, and Services) conference proceedings for multiple years, demonstrating his leadership in the field. Altmann's research interests center on the economic aspects of computing infrastructure, with particular expertise in cloud federation models, resource allocation mechanisms, and the business dynamics of software service ecosystems. His work bridges technical computing concepts with economic theory, examining how market mechanisms can be applied to computing resource allocation. Recent research has expanded into cybersecurity economics, AI adoption frameworks, and knowledge management in distributed systems environments. His publications consistently explore the intersection of technology adoption patterns and economic incentives within computing ecosystems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on cloud federation architectures, trust mechanisms in cybersecurity information sharing, and the economic modeling of value creation in distributed computing environments. His work demonstrates a methodological diversity, employing game theory, agent-based modeling, systematic literature reviews, and empirical analysis of industry dynamics, particularly in the Korean technology sector. Altmann has collaborated extensively with researchers worldwide, with notable long-term collaborations with José Ángel Bañares, Omer F. Rana, Kurt Vanmechelen, and Korean researchers including Kibae Kim. His work has appeared in prestigious venues including Future Generation Computer Systems, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, and the GECON conference series which he has helped shape through editorial leadership. His research has practical implications for cloud service providers, enterprise IT strategy, and policy development in digital infrastructure. The consistent publication record and editorial leadership suggest active supervision of graduate students and research teams, though specific students are not documented in the provided publication records.

Jan PeleskaView profile

Professor

• Formal Methods
• Dependable Systems
• Distributed Systems
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Jan Peleska is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Bremen. He is a member of the Bremen Institute of Safe Systems (BISS) and co-editor of the BISS Monographs series. His research focuses on the application of formal methods and model-based testing to safety-critical embedded systems in domains such as avionics, railways, and automotive engineering. Affiliation: University of Bremen, TZI (Center for Computing Technology), BISS (Bremen Institute of Safe Systems) Academic Role: Professor of Computer Science Research Interests Peleska’s work emphasizes formal methods for dependable systems, particularly distributed and reactive real-time systems. Key areas include: Formal methods (safety, reliability, availability, security) Development of fault-tolerant systems Test automation for reactive systems Tools development for formal methods Integration with software development standards His research is applied to industrial projects involving safety-critical embedded systems, such as avionic systems and railway control systems. A comprehensive overview is provided in his Habilitation Thesis: Formal Methods and the Development of Dependable Systems . Publication Trends Peleska’s recent publications (2012–2022) focus on model-based testing (e.g., symbolic finite state machines, CSP refinement), standardisation of autonomous train control, and tools for automated testing. His work addresses challenges in railway interlocking systems, avionic software verification, and hybrid system validation, often combining formal methods with practical industrial applications. Scientific Awards Best Paper Award at FORMS/FORMAT 2014 Best Paper Award at QA+Test 2007 Other Responsibilities Peleska co-manages the Post Graduate Programme Embedded Systems GESy and serves as a shareholder/consultant for Verified Systems International GmbH. He has delivered invited lectures on industrial verification, model-based testing, and formal methods at institutions like the University of Tunghai (2016) and workshops including CyPhyAssure Spring School (2019).

• Nanophotonics
• Quantum Technologies
• Computational Optics
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Dr. Sven Burger is a leading Researcher at the Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) within the Modeling and Simulation of Complex Processes department. His work focuses on Nanophotonics , Quantum Technologies , and Optical Resonance Computation , particularly in photonic crystals, plasmonic systems, and quantum light sources. Key projects: NanoLab GRIPS 2024 , MATH+ TES QT , MATH+ PaA-1 (perovskite solar cells), Colour Impression of Solar Cells Collaborations: MATH+ , BIFOLD , Research Campus MODAL His research spans Bayesian optimization for quantum systems, quasinormal mode expansions , chiral plasmonics , and terawatt-scale photovoltaics . Recent work emphasizes RPExpand software for resonance analysis and AAA algorithm applications in photonic design. He contributes to quantum key distribution via plug&play single-photon sources, hot carrier dynamics in plasmonic nanocrystals, and high-efficiency light extraction for deep-UV LEDs. His computational methods address non-Hermitian systems , exceptional points , and self-interference nanoparticle tracking .

Massimiliano PontilView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Dynamical Systems
• Optimal Transport
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Massimiliano Pontil is a Professor at University College London's Department of Computer Science within the Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, with additional affiliation at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa. He leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of machine learning and dynamical systems theory. His research focuses on developing theoretical frameworks for learning transfer operators of stochastic dynamical systems using kernel methods. Pontil's work provides rigorous spectral learning bounds and addresses representation learning challenges in modeling time-evolving phenomena. His research spans both theoretical foundations and practical applications in data-driven science and engineering. Pontil's recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on Koopman operator theory, with particular attention to spectral analysis, error bounds, and efficient algorithms for large-scale dynamical systems. His work connects kernel methods with dynamical systems theory to create mathematically grounded approaches for forecasting and understanding temporal phenomena. His scientific contributions include multiple publications in top-tier venues including NeurIPS and ICLR, with recent work on invariant representations, long-term forecasting, and randomized algorithms for operator regression. Pontil collaborates extensively with researchers including Vladimir Kostic, Karim Lounici, and Pietro Novelli, leading a productive research group in this specialized area of machine learning theory.

Eugénia da Conceição-HeldtView profile

Professor

• International Organizations
• European Integration
• Global Economic Governance
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Eugénia da Conceição-Heldt is Professor and Chair of European and Global Governance at the Technical University of Munich's School of Social Sciences and Technology, a position she has held since July 2016. She previously served as reform rector of the Hochschule für Politik München and founding dean of the TUM School of Governance from 2016 to 2021, and held the chair of International Politics at TU Dresden from 2012 to 2016. Her academic career includes appointments as assistant professor at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and guest professor at Freie Universität Berlin, along with prestigious fellowships at Harvard University, the European University Institute, the Social Science Research Center Berlin, and Princeton University. Her educational background includes: PhD in Political Science from Freie Universität Berlin Habilitation at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Professor da Conceição-Heldt's research focuses on the delegation of power to international organizations, European integration processes, global economic governance structures, two-level games in international negotiations, accountability mechanisms in the digital age, and the impact of technological disruptions on political systems. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of contemporary governance challenges, particularly examining how institutions adapt to crises and technological change while maintaining democratic legitimacy. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on institutional adaptation in global governance, with particular attention to the European Union's institutional dynamics, international financial architecture, and the temporal dimensions of political decision-making. Her scholarship reveals how international and European institutions navigate tensions between independence and accountability, effectiveness and legitimacy, particularly during periods of disruption. Her distinguished career has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: TUM IAS Carl von Linde Fellowship (2022) Visiting Research Scholar at Princeton University (2022) Medal for Outstanding Contributions to the Free State of Bavaria (2019) Fulbright Fellowship at Harvard University (2015) European Research Council Consolidator Grant (2012) Heisenberg Fellowship from the German Science Foundation (2010) As an active researcher and academic leader, Professor da Conceição-Heldt has secured significant research funding including a €1.3 million ERC Consolidator Grant. Her scholarly contributions include over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles published in leading outlets such as the Journal of Common Market Studies, Journal of European Public Policy, and Review of International Political Economy, along with four monographs and multiple edited volumes. Her work bridges theoretical innovation with practical policy relevance in the fields of European and global governance.

Nathanaël FijalkowView profile

Researcher

• Games
• Machine Learning
• Automata Theory
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Nathanaël Fijalkow is a Researcher at CNRS in LaBRI (Bordeaux) and a Research Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute in London. His primary research fields include games , machine learning , automata theory , and dynamical systems , with a focus on synthesizing programs from logical specifications and probabilistic models. Research Interests span program synthesis (programming by example), controller synthesis (temporal logic specifications), games on graphs (parity/mean payoff games), probabilistic automata (bounded ambiguity), and invariants for linear dynamical systems. He bridges formal methods with machine learning through projects like DeepSynth . Scientific Contributions include: Undecidability results for probabilistic automata Advances in parity game algorithms (quasi-polynomial lower bounds) Foundations of probabilistic modal logics Efficient synthesis techniques using SMT solvers and distributional learning Supervision involves guiding postdocs and PhD students such as Guillaume Lagarde, Antonio Casares, and Pierre Ohlmann. He has secured grants like the Momentum DeepSynth project (2019-2021) , aiming to merge formal methods with ML for program synthesis.

• Semantic Web
• Ontologies
• Knowledge Representation
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Dieter A. Fensel is a Full Professor at the Institute of Computer Science, Faculty of Computer Science, University of Innsbruck, Austria . He has held academic positions at the University of Karlsruhe, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and the University of Amsterdam. He founded the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) in Galway and Innsbruck and co-founded the Semantic Technology Institute International (STI2). His work spans semantic technologies, knowledge engineering, and intelligent systems. PhD in Political Science, University of Karlsruhe (1993) Habilitation in Applied Computer Science, University of Karlsruhe (1998) Masters in Computer Science (TU Berlin) and Social Science (FU Berlin) His research interests focus on the Semantic Web, ontologies, knowledge representation, web services, and intelligent systems. He investigates how semantics can enhance data interoperability, service composition, and knowledge sharing in distributed environments. His work bridges formal methods with practical applications in e-commerce, tourism, and digital enterprises. He emphasizes the role of semantics in enabling machine-understandable content and automated reasoning across domains. The research trends in his publications and projects reveal a consistent focus on semantic technologies, from foundational work on knowledge representation (e.g., KARL language) to large-scale EU projects on data ecosystems (PlanetData, BYTE), travel (EuTravel), and energy (ENTROPY). His work evolved from theoretical AI and knowledge engineering to applied semantic web services, linked data, and digital innovation in societal domains. His scientific awards include: Carl-Adam-Petri-Award of the Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Karlsruhe (2000) As an academic advisor, Dieter Fensel has supervised over 25 PhD students and served on numerous Master’s and PhD committees. He has led more than 100 national and international research projects with total funding in the hundreds of millions of euros, including major grants from the EU’s 7th Framework Program, Horizon 2020, and Science Foundation Ireland. These projects span domains such as big data, ambient assisted living, transportation, and digital services. He co-founded and led several research labs and teams , including: Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI), Galway and Innsbruck Semantic Technology Institute (STI) Innsbruck Semantic Technology Institute International (STI2) Co-founder of the European Semantic Web Conference (ESWC) and International Semantic Web Conference (ISWC) These organizations foster global collaboration in semantic technologies and have become central hubs for research, innovation, and community building in the field.