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Sheree May Plinz-SaßmannshausenView profile

Researcher

• Human-Computer Interaction
• UX Design
• Human-Centered AI
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Sheree May Plinz-Saßmannshausen is a research associate at Faculty III (IT for an ageing society) at the University of Siegen. She leads the BMBF-funded PAIRADS project, which develops AI-driven tools for prostate cancer diagnosis in radiology, and previously led the EU-funded Creactive Citizen project focused on digital citizen participation in urban development using augmented reality. Her work bridges human-computer interaction, AI, and societal applications in healthcare and governance. She holds an M.Sc. in Media Informatics from TH Köln, where she specialized in Human-Computer Interaction. Her research interests include Human-Centered AI, UX Design, participatory design, and augmented reality applications in healthcare and urban planning. She has extensive experience in user-centered design processes and interdisciplinary collaboration with industry and medical institutions. Her recent publications, primarily in top HCI venues like CHI and DIS, focus on integrating AI into clinical workflows, enhancing citizen engagement through AR, and improving stakeholder training in participatory health research. The articles reflect a strong trend toward human-centered technologies in sensitive domains such as medical diagnostics and democratic participation, emphasizing usability, trust, and collaboration. She has collaborated with researchers across Europe and institutions such as Philips and university hospitals. Her projects are funded by major agencies including BMBF and EU (EFRE). She actively contributes to workshops and interdisciplinary dialogues on AI ethics and participatory design. Sheree has supervised development projects in interactive systems and taught modules in human-computer interaction and web-based applications during her tenure at TH Köln from 2013 to 2019. She continues to advance research at the intersection of technology and society, with a focus on real-world impact in healthcare and urban development.

Tristan ThielmannView profile

Professor

• Media Studies
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Media Geographies
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Tristan Thielmann is Professor of Science, Technology and Media Studies at the University of Siegen, Faculty I. He serves as Deputy Spokesperson of the DFG Collaborative Research Centre 1187 ‘Media of Cooperation’ and leads subprojects A03 and P04 on navigation in online/offline spaces and scientific media practices. He is based in Siegen, Germany, and is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic leadership. PhD in Communication Studies Studies in Media Studies, European Media and Cultural Studies, Experimental Media Design Tristan Thielmann’s research centers on media geographies, navigation studies, cultural cartographies, and the historical and praxeological analysis of media technologies. His work integrates science and technology studies (STS), ethnomethodology, and cultural theory to examine how media shape cooperation, perception, and spatial understanding. He investigates topics such as geomedia, sensor media, digital displays, and mobile practices, often through historical case studies involving radar, early computing, and transportation media like the bicycle. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on the material and procedural dimensions of media, emphasizing practices over representations. He analyzes how digital technologies like SLAM, ENIAC displays, and sensor networks reconfigure human-environment relations and cooperative knowledge production. His work bridges media theory, history, and geography, contributing to a deeper understanding of digital society’s infrastructures. Associate Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation (2018) Visiting Fellow, Software Studies Initiative, UC San Diego (2008) Visiting Fellow, Comparative Media Studies, MIT (2011/12) Visiting Fellow, Digital Ethnography Research Centre, RMIT (2015) Thielmann has supervised and co-directed the DFG Research Training Group ‘Locating Media’ since 2016. He has received funding from the German Research Foundation (DFG) for multiple projects, including long-term research on cooperative media practices. His editorial work includes co-editing volumes on collaboration, display theory, and actor-media theory, supporting scholarly discourse in media studies. He has not publicly listed any advisees, but his leadership roles indicate mentorship and academic guidance. He is a key figure in the ‘Media of Cooperation’ research environment, contributing to interdisciplinary collaboration across media studies, geography, and science and technology studies. His work with the SFB 1187 fosters innovative research on the material conditions of cooperation in digital and historical contexts.

Jürgen StrothmannView profile

Lecturer

• Ancient History
• Medieval History
• Political Reception of Antiquity
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Jürgen Strothmann is a lecturer in Ancient History and Medieval History at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Siegen, where he has served since May 2011 in the role of Lecturer for Special Tasks. He holds a habilitation from 2013 and a doctorate from 1996, and his academic career includes research and teaching positions at Ruhr University Bochum, University of Dortmund, University of Paderborn, and archival work at ThyssenKrupp. He is an active scholar in medieval political and cultural history, with a focus on the transition from antiquity to the early Middle Ages. Education: Studied History, Ancient History, and Philosophy at Ruhr University Bochum (1986–1992) Master of Arts (1992) Promotion (PhD), June 27, 1996 Habilitation, July 19, 2013 His research centers on the political reception of antiquity, Carolingian and Merovingian political orders, and the use of numismatic evidence—particularly Merovingian monetary coins—as sources for understanding societal structures in 7th-century Gaul. He investigates how ancient concepts of rule were adapted in medieval contexts and explores the role of civitates in maintaining political continuity after Roman rule. His current focus includes the Alpine region’s cultural and political significance between antiquity and the early Middle Ages. His recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining historical, numismatic, and philological methods. Themes across his work include sacral kingship, symbolic representation of power, and the function of borders and space in early medieval governance. He has contributed to major reference works such as Brill's New Pauly , and his monograph Emperor and Senate examines Rome's political claims during the Hohenstaufen period. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his sustained scholarly output and leadership in DFG-funded projects demonstrate recognition in his field. He has supervised research assistants and contributed to collaborative academic endeavors, though no named students are listed. He has been involved in major editorial and research projects, including the interdisciplinary DFG project on Merovingian coins at the University of Paderborn (2007–2009). He is affiliated with the Research Center for Transnational Cultural History and the Research Center for Regional Cultural History at the University of Siegen. Dr. Strothmann maintains an active research agenda, with several publications in preparation, particularly on numismatic sources and early medieval political structures. His office is located in AR-H 204 at Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2, Siegen, and he can be reached via email at juergen.strothmann@uni-siegen.de.

Tino WaltherView profile

Professor

• Construction Management
• Project Control
• BIM (Building Information Modeling)
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tino Walther is currently serving as Professor of Construction Management and Project Control at the Technical University of Mittelhessen (THM) since October 2023. Previously, he held roles at STRABAG AG and Bauhaus University Weimar where he completed his doctoral studies (2017-2021). His career spans academic research, industry leadership, and technical project management in civil and bridge construction. Education includes an M.Sc. in Management Studies (Construction/Real Estate/Infrastructure) from Bauhaus University Weimar (2009-2014), dual training as a civil and road construction worker with integrated studies (2007-2009), and civil engineering studies at the University of Kassel (2008-2009). Research focuses on digital transformation in construction , including BIM applications, automated data acquisition, 5D process management, and optimizing construction performance through algorithmic frameworks. His work emphasizes bridging gaps between theoretical models and practical implementation in infrastructure projects. Recent publications (2019-2024) highlight advancements in automated construction monitoring, VR-based training systems, and path-planning algorithms for heavy machinery. His methodologies integrate convex hull algorithms, point-cloud comparisons, and image recognition to improve site control and project outcomes. No scientific awards were explicitly listed in the text. His professional activities include leading construction processes departments and advising on linear infrastructure projects. He maintains active engagement with industry through collaborations like the IABSE Congress and ECPPM conferences.

Fraya FrehseView profile

Professor

• Urban Sociology
• Sociology of Space
• Sociology of Everyday Time
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Prof. Dr. Fraya Frehse is a Professor of Sociology at the University of São Paulo (USP), specializing in Urban Sociology, Sociology of Space, and the History of Everyday Life. She coordinates the NEPSESTE research center and is a lead partner of the GCSMUS. Her work focuses on urban theory, space and time in sociology, and urban inequality in Brazil. Education : B.A. and Teaching Diploma in Social Sciences (USP) M.A. and Ph.D. in Social Anthropology (USP, with research stays at Oxford, EHESS, and FU Berlin) Postdoctoral fellowship at FU Berlin and Humboldt Universität (AvH-funded) Her research explores urbanization, public space, and the sociological analysis of everyday life. Notable publications include works on São Paulo's urban history, Goffman's spatial theory, and Lefebvre's concepts of space and time. Awards include Life Membership at Clare Hall College (2020), Honour votum for her postdoctoral thesis (2017), and the Sérgio Buarque de Holanda Visiting Professorship (2014). She is a CNPq Research Productivity Fellow and active in academic networks like USP Global Cities and the Brazilian Society of Sociology. Her advisory and grants include leadership roles in NEPSESTE and the Centre for the Study of Violence. She collaborates with international institutions like the University of Cambridge and Technische Universität Berlin. Labs/Teams : Coordinator of the NEPSESTE and collaborator with the Collaborative Research Centre 'Re-Figuration of Spaces' (TU Berlin).

Verena BienerView profile

Researcher

• Mixed Reality
• Augmented Reality
• Virtual Reality
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Verena Biener is a Research Associate at the Visualization Institute (VISUS) of the University of Stuttgart, affiliated with the Schmalstieg Working Group. Her work focuses on Mixed Reality, Augmented Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction, with contributions to 3D scene generation, VR input methods, and educational visualization. Current research explores task-aware mixed reality collaboration spaces and immersive language learning interfaces Recent publications address productivity in public mixed reality environments and physical keyboard input in virtual reality Focus on practical applications of visualization technologies across domains

Katarina PlanerView profile

Professor

• Nursing Science
• Care Management
• Quality Management
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Katarina Planer is a Professor for Nursing/Nursing Management at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences since 2017, following prior roles at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (2015–2017) and a return to HS-Esslingen (2014–2015). Her expertise spans care quality management , systemic nursing , and staff deployment planning . Education : Diploma in Nursing Management (Catholic University of Applied Sciences, Osnabrück, 1999–2003) Master's in Nursing Science (PTHV, 2006–2008) Doctorate (PTHV, 2008–2014) Systemic Therapist Training (2003–2007) Research Focus : Her work bridges standardized nursing research methods with ethically grounded practice , emphasizing staffing ratios , quality indicators , and digital transformation in care systems. Key themes include workforce shortages , policy reform , and patient autonomy . Publications highlight trends in care process planning , fee structures , and regional demand analysis across Germany and Luxembourg. She advocates for systemic approaches to address care crises and workload challenges .

Christian BüningView profile

Researcher

• Dance and Movement Culture
• Digitalization in Sports Education
• Sports Informatics
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Dr. Christian Büning is a researcher at the Institute for Dance and Movement Culture at the German Sport University Cologne (DSHS). He is actively involved in research on digitalization in sports education, movement pedagogy, and the integration of technology in physical education. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary projects, particularly focusing on avatar-based visualization, AI in teaching, and blended learning in dance and sports contexts. Education: Diploma in Sports Science, German Sport University Cologne (2007–2012) B.Sc. in Psychology, FernUniversität in Hagen (2013–2016) His research interests include creativity assessment, cognitive inhibition, digital tools in education, and embodied learning. He explores how motion visualization and artificial intelligence can enhance teaching and learning in school and university sports settings. His work often involves collaborative, practice-oriented projects with educational and technological dimensions. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward digital innovation in sports pedagogy, with a focus on avatar-supported systems, markerless motion capture, and AI-driven annotation tools. These works reflect a commitment to transforming traditional teaching methods through technology, especially in dance and physical education. Scientific Awards: 1. Platz für herausragende Hochschullehre 2019/20 (DSHS Teaching Prize, 2020) Fellowship für Innovationen in der digitalen Hochschullehre (2022) Nachwuchspreis der DSHS Köln für beste Dissertation (2025) Dr. Büning has been involved in multiple funded and self-initiated projects such as ComeSport, #vortanz, and Listen to Gym, often in collaboration with colleagues like Claudia Steinberg and Marco Grawunder. These projects emphasize innovation in teaching, digital competence, and interdisciplinary research. He also advises on educational design and participates in academic and artistic events, including guest lectures and performance curation. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in collaborative research suggests a mentoring role. He is associated with the Institute for Dance and Movement Culture and has previously worked in the Institute for Movement Therapy and Movement-Oriented Prevention and Rehabilitation. His projects often involve cross-institutional teams and digital learning environments, functioning as dynamic research and development labs focused on the future of sports education.

Kerstin SchneiderView profile

Professor

• Databases
• Data Engineering
• Workflow Management Systems
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Kerstin Schneider is a full-time Professor for Databases at Harz University of Applied Sciences since 2007. She operates within the Faculty of Automation and Informatics , focusing on database theory, data engineering, and AI-driven educational technology solutions. Current research emphasizes adaptive e-learning platforms (ALEA system) Interdisciplinary projects in AI Engineering (AiEng 2021-2025) Custom database applications for SMEs (TEA project) Her research interests span: Reliable workflow execution in distributed systems Multimedia information systems Semantic data recommendations Temporal XML database models Recent publications (2021–2017) highlight trends in: Academic database foundations Intelligent e-learning architectures Life science data analytics Historical data visualization Scientific Awards : 2004 Research and Innovation Award of the Rhine-Neckar Triangle Foundation She contributes to academic governance through roles in: Steering Committee for Fundamentals of Databases Examination Board AI Engineering Senate Deputy at Harz University Equal Opportunities Officer for AI Department Key collaborative projects include: APRICOTS (CORBA-based workflow systems) GEIST (Intelligent History Information Systems) Team projects with international universities Open Educational Resources (OER) development

Joanna J. WaniekView profile

Professor

• Biophysical Oceanography
• Marine Pollution
• Microplastics Research
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Joanna J. Waniek is a Professor at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW) in Warnemünde, Germany, where she leads the Bio-physical Interactions Group. Her research spans physical-biological processes across the North Atlantic, Baltic Sea, and South China Sea marginal systems, with current projects focused on microplastic dynamics and pollutant transport. She maintains active field work at deep-sea observatories including the long-term Kiel276 station (33°N, 22°W) established in 1980. Her primary research interests involve: Marine pollution mechanisms, particularly microplastics as vectors for persistent organic pollutants Biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in marginal seas Physical controls on particle flux and sedimentation patterns in deep ocean basins Anthropogenic impacts from megacities on coastal ecosystems (e.g., Pearl River Delta) Climate-driven changes in ocean circulation and their ecological consequences Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant patterns: 80% focus on Baltic Sea pollution dynamics (chlorinated hydrocarbons, microplastics in ice) 60% investigate South China Sea systems (Pearl River estuary, Kuroshio intrusion) Emerging emphasis on microplastic-biofilm interactions and pollutant vector behavior Methodological innovations in microplastic separation and quantification techniques Integration of 40+ years of Kiel276 time-series for climate impact assessment Waniek has secured major funding as principal investigator: NAPOLY: DFG project (WA2157/12-1, 2024-2027) on microplastic-POP correlations E-POLIO: BMBF project (03G0305TA, until 2026) examining Indian Ocean pollutants MEGAPOL: BMBF consortium (03F0786A, 2017-2020) on megacity fingerprints in Chinese seas Decade: DFG project (WA2175/5-1, 2011-2014) analyzing Kiel276 time-series SMIS: BMWi project (03SX348F, 2013-2016) developing deep-sea monitoring swarms She operates within IOW's Bio-physical Interactions Group, collaborating across physical oceanography, marine chemistry, and biological oceanography disciplines. Her work utilizes sediment traps at 2000m depth, expedition-based water column sampling (e.g., RV SONNE cruises), and partnerships with Chinese institutions including Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey and Shanghai Jiao Tong University for South China Sea research.

Margret PlankView profile

Researcher

• E-Infrastructure and Services for Non-Textual Materials
• Audiovisual Archives
• Science Communication
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Margret Plank is a Researcher at the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) , where she leads the Lab for Non-Textual Materials . Her work focuses on developing user-centered services for scientific videos, 3D models, and research data, with a strong emphasis on discoverability and reuse.

Almud GembusView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
• Early Foreign Language Learning
• Narrative Teaching Methods
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Dr. Almud Gembus is an Academic Councillor in the Department of English at Weingarten University of Education, where she has been actively contributing since 1999. Her work bridges academic research and practical pedagogy in early foreign language education. Research Interests: Her expertise lies in narrative teaching methods, particularly in primary school English instruction for grades 1 and 2. She focuses on storytelling, action research, and innovative language teaching methodologies tailored to young learners. Her work emphasizes practical classroom application and teacher training. The recent publications reflect a consistent focus on early English language acquisition through narrative and project-based approaches . Themes such as storytelling, thematic units (e.g., potatoes, sports), and creative projects (e.g., big books) dominate her scholarly output, indicating a strong commitment to engaging, child-centered pedagogy. Professional Activities: Academic Councillor, English Department, Weingarten University of Education (since 2010) Prior roles include technical school councilor and seconded teacher at the same institution Presented research at national conferences including DGFF and FFF She has advised on curriculum development and teacher training, though no formal graduate students are listed. Her publications include journal articles, teaching materials, and a completed dissertation on narrative methods.

Frank SchwarzbachView profile

Professor

• Geoinformatics
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Spatial Data Management
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Schwarzbach is a Professor of Geoinformatics at the Faculty of Spatial Information , HTW Dresden. He teaches core modules like Geographic Information Systems I/II , Geodatabase Systems , and GIS Applications across Geomatics, Environmental Engineering, and Archaeology programs. His role includes being Studiendekan for the Master's in Geoinformatics/Management and a member of the university Senate. Current research focuses on GIS applications, historical map georeferencing, and multimedia spatiotemporal visualization. Projects include the Bohemian-Saxonian Literature Landscape interactive map and collaborations with museums, archaeological institutes, and government agencies. He has led GIS software testing initiatives and developed educational materials for geospatial standards. His publications and workshops since 2002 emphasize GIS interoperability, WebGIS, and vector graphics. He is also involved in laboratory operations for geoinformatics and data processing.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Olfaction and Memory
• Attention Mechanisms
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Christina Bermeitinger is a Professor (W2) and Chair of General Psychology at the University of Hildesheim's Institute of Psychology, within the Faculty of Educational and Social Sciences. Since October 2023, she has served as Vice President for Research and Scientists in the Qualification Phase. Previously, she was Dean of Faculty 1 (2019-2023) and chaired the Institute of Psychology (2017-2019). Her research focuses on cognitive psychology with specialization in: Olfactory processing and memory interactions Motion perception and response priming Spatial representation and compatibility effects Attention mechanisms (temporal/spatial) and consciousness Emotion-cognition interactions and subliminal processing Bermeitinger's publications demonstrate consistent focus on experimental psychology methodologies applied to sensory-cognitive interactions. Recent work (2020-2025) shows strong emphasis on olfactory memory paradigms, cross-cultural attention studies, and meta-scientific contributions. Her articles frequently appear in specialized cognitive psychology journals and integrate neuroscientific frameworks. She has secured significant research funding including DFG projects on olfactory associative memory (>€250,000) and digital learning initiatives. Leads the General Psychology laboratory investigating cognitive processing through behavioral experiments.

Annie KurzView profile

Researcher

• Postphenomenology
• Philosophy of Technology
• Human-Technology Relations
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Annie Kurz is a researcher and artist at HfG Offenbach (Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach am Main), where she is conducting PhD research in the Department of Art under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Marc Ries and Prof. Kerstin Cmelka. She also teaches at the University of Applied Sciences, Mannheim. Her work bridges art, philosophy of technology, and postphenomenology, focusing on human-technology relations during states of disconnection. Her research interests center on postphenomenology , digital detox , and disconnection studies , with a speculative-artistic methodology. She investigates how being offline, unplugged, or disconnected shapes identity and lifeworlds, introducing the concept of absence relations . Her work draws on Don Ihde’s theories, emphasizing the multistability and non-neutrality of technology. The thematic trends in her recent publications and presentations reflect a deep engagement with the aesthetics of technological suspicion , non-use , and philosophical art practices . Her work spans from theoretical inquiry to performative interventions, such as Frauenbewegungen and SkypeLab , exploring care, identity, and digital mediation across transcontinental collaborations. Lecture Prize of the Federal State of Baden-Württemberg (2013) - awarded to SkypeLab Annie Kurz actively involves students in her seminars and artistic projects, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. Her research is supported through academic collaborations and exhibitions, including her upcoming show Technocreep: Aesthetics of Suspicion at the Ludwigsburg Art Association (2024). She has presented at major international conferences such as EASST/4S, SPT, and PHTR. She is a core member of the SkypeLab research-art collective, which explores digital interfaces, perception, and identity through long-term transdisciplinary collaborations. The project has evolved into exhibitions, publications, and global networking across universities in Germany, Australia, and beyond. Another key initiative is OFF LABOR , a speculative laboratory exploring what it means to be 'off' digital networks, contributing to emerging disconnection studies.