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• Dependable Systems
• Probabilistic Verification
• Concurrency Theory
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Holger Hermanns is a Professor at Saarland University , holding the Chair for Dependable Systems and Software within the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science on the Saarland Informatics Campus. He has held academic positions at Universiteit Twente (Netherlands), INRIA Rhône-Alpes (France), and Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany), with part-time roles at INRIA (2007-2010) and Universiteit Twente (2001-2006). His research spans modeling and verification of concurrent systems , resource-aware embedded systems, compositional performance evaluation , and energy informatics . Recent work focuses on satellite network architectures, AI-driven system management, and ethical considerations in algorithmic accountability. Authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers (ha-index 92, h-index 56) Co-chaired program committees for CAV, CAV, CONCUR, TACAS, and QEST Keynote speaker at numerous international conferences Honors include the ERC Advanced Grant (2016), Preis des Fakultätentages Informatik (2013), and membership in Academia Europaea (2013). He serves on steering committees for ETAPS and TACAS, and has led Dagstuhl Foundation initiatives.

Catholijn M. JonkerView profile

Professor

• Decision support systems
• Cognitive processes
• Agent dynamics
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Catholijn M. Jonker is a Full Professor of Interactive Intelligence at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) of Delft University of Technology since 2006. She previously held full professor positions at Radboud University Nijmegen and associate/assistant professor roles at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Her research focuses on cognitive processes and agent dynamics , with key interests in trust, negotiation, teamwork , and decision support systems . She leads interdisciplinary research bridging human and artificial intelligence, particularly through the NWO-STW VICI project 'Pocket Negotiator' (2007-2013). Scientific Recognition: VICI Prize (2007-2013) Fellow of EurAI (2015) Member of Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (2005) Chair of De Jonge Akademie (2005-2007) Member of Academia Europaea (2013) She has held visiting positions (ETH Zurich, 2016), led organizational restructuring efforts (2014-2015), and served as Chair of the Dutch Network of Women Professors (2013-2015).

Dimitri KullmannView profile

Professor

• Synaptic transmission and plasticity
• Neurological channelopathies
• Synaptopathies
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Dimitri Kullmann is a Professor of Neurology at the UCL Institute of Neurology, University College London. He holds prestigious fellowships including the Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator and Fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians, Academy of Medical Sciences, and Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine. His research spans synaptic transmission, channelopathies, and gene therapy for neurological disorders. Education: BA in Physiological Sciences (Oxford, 1979), DPhil (Oxford, 1984), MB BS in Medicine (London, 1986) His research focuses on synaptic neurology, including mechanisms of inherited and autoimmune channelopathies, calcium-exocytosis coupling in excitatory boutons, and gene therapy applications for experimental epilepsy. He has pioneered studies on neural population oscillations and their role in information routing within the central nervous system. His recent publications highlight work on ion channel disorders (e.g., Kv1.1 mutations), seizure suppression via gene therapy, and neural oscillation dynamics. These span disciplines such as neuroscience, neurology, and computational modeling, with subfields including synaptic plasticity, neurogenetics, and neuroimmunology. Martin Wronker Prize (Oxford, 1979) Prize Fellow, Magdalen College Oxford (1982) University Gold Medal (London, 1986) ERC Advanced Investigator (2009-2014) Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator (2011-present) He currently leads Wellcome Trust and MRC-funded projects on synaptopathies and gene therapy for refractory epilepsy. As Editor-in-Chief of 'Brain' since 2014, he contributes to advancing neurological research globally.

• Systems Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Cellular Neuroscience
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Laurent Gilles is a Research Professor and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Frankfurt, Germany. He previously held the Lawrence A. Hanson Chair as Professor of Biology and Computation & Neural Systems at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) from 1990 to 2011. His research integrates cellular, systems, and computational neuroscience, focusing on olfactory coding, visual perception, sleep mechanisms, and the evolution of cortical and hippocampal structures. He has conducted studies across diverse species, including insects, cuttlefish, reptiles, and mammals. Education: Studied veterinary medicine and neuroethology in Toulouse, France, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge as a Royal Society Locke Research Fellow. He later joined Caltech’s faculty, advancing from Assistant to Professor rank before moving to the Max Planck Institute in 2009. Key Research Themes: Sleep architecture, neural oscillations, olfactory coding, and evolutionary neurobiology. Notable Achievements: Over 90 research papers, ERC Advanced Investigator Grant (2013–2018), and mentorship of prominent scientists now at institutions like Princeton and Harvard. Awards include EMBO membership (2014), AAAS Fellowship (2001), and multiple teaching and research fellowships. His lab has pioneered studies on neural circuits in diverse organisms, emphasizing cross-species comparisons to understand fundamental brain functions.

Liu Guo-PingView profile

Professor

• Control Engineering
• Networked Control Systems
• Control Theory
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Prof. Liu Guo-Ping is a Professor of Control Engineering and Head of the Advanced Control and Network Technology Research Unit at the University of South Wales, UK. He holds IEEE and IET Fellowships, and has conducted world-leading research in networked control systems, control theory, and industrial applications. His work has been supported by over £7M in funding from EU programs and industrial partners. He has authored 680+ publications with an H-index of 69 (Google Scholar). Education: PhD in Control Engineering from the University of Manchester (1989-1992). Earlier roles included Senior Lecturer at the University of Nottingham and industry positions at ABB-ALSTOM Power and ALSTOM. He led over 60 research projects as Principal Investigator. Research focuses on optimal filtering, data analysis, system identification, and networked predictive control. He has organized major international conferences and serves on editorial boards of journals like International Journal of Automation and Computing. Notable awards include the Chinese State Natural Science Award (2008, 2015) and recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher consecutively from 2014–2018. His contributions have been acknowledged through 20,400+ citations and 30+ highly cited papers.

• Autistic Intervention
• Multi-modal Sensing
• Medical Devices and Systems
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Honghai Liu is a Professor at the University of Portsmouth, UK. He holds the positions of Lecturer, Reader, and Professor since September 2005. His research focuses on Autistic Intervention , Medical Devices and Systems , Intelligent Robotics , and Stroke Rehabilitation . He has held prior roles including Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen (2003-2005) and Research Assistant at King’s College London (2002-2003). His academic contributions are highlighted by his Fellowships: Fellow of IEEE (2020) Fellow of IET (2011) Research Interests span interdisciplinary areas including: Multi-modal sensing for clinical applications Machine learning in medical diagnostics Human motion analytics for rehabilitation Development of intelligent robotic systems His work intersects engineering and healthcare, particularly in neurorehabilitation and autism diagnosis technologies. Notable contributions include pioneering work in closed-loop functional networks for stroke recovery and advanced muscle synergy analysis. His publications emphasize clinical translation of engineering innovations, with recent focus on wearable ultrasound and sEMG-based interfaces.

Friedemann MatternView profile

Professor

• Distributed Algorithms
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Internet of Things
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Friedemann Mattern is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, since 1999. He previously served as Chair of the department from 2010 to 2013 and held academic positions at TU Darmstadt (1994-1999), Saarland University (1991-1994), and the University of Kaiserslautern (1983-1991). His research spans distributed algorithms, ubiquitous computing, and the Internet of Things, with a focus on smart environments and energy systems. Research Areas: Distributed Algorithms (1985-2000) Ubiquitous Computing & IoT (2000-present) Sensor Networks, Smart Energy Scientific Recognition: Elected member of Leopoldina (2003) Member of acatech (2003) Corresponding Member of Heidelberg Academy (2001)

Miodrag MihaljevicView profile

Research Professor

• Cryptology
• Information Security
• Blockchain Technology
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Miodrag Mihaljević is a Research Professor at the Mathematical Institute , Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (Belgrade, Serbia) since 1999, and serves as Deputy Director of the Institute and Head of the National Center for Cyber Security and Privacy . He has held visiting positions at institutions including The University of Tokyo (1997-2023), AIST (2006-2013), and Chuo University (2013-2014), with a focus on cryptology and information security. BSEE (1979), University of Belgrade MS (1981) and Ph.D. (1990) in Electrical Engineering His research spans Cryptology , Blockchain Technology , Information Security , and Coding Theory , with significant contributions to symmetric key cryptography, stream ciphers, LPN problem analysis, broadcast encryption, and lightweight authentication protocols. His work addresses applications in IoT, cloud computing, and smart grid security, often integrating blockchain for data integrity and access control. Recent publications highlight blockchain-enabled solutions for smart contract vulnerability detection (2025), cross-chain identity authentication (2025), and secure inference in IoT (2025). Earlier works focus on cryptographic attacks (e.g., fast correlation, algebraic attacks) and security frameworks for software-defined radio and cloud systems. Scientific recognition includes the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts Award (2013), JSPS Fellowship (1998), and consistent inclusion in the World's Top 2% Scientists (2020-2024). He has led projects on cryptographic techniques for information security (2002-2019) and holds multiple international patents in encryption/decryption systems.

Montanari UgoView profile

Professor

• Semantics of concurrency
• Process description languages
• Constraint programming
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Ugo Montanari is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pisa, a position he has held since 1976. Previously, he was a Researcher at the IEI Institute of the Italian National Research Council (1971–1976). His research focuses on theoretical computer science, including concurrency semantics, process description languages, constraint programming, and distributed systems. Research Interests: Montanari's work spans foundational areas such as graph rewriting systems, coordination models, and algebraic/categorical concurrency models. He also explores applied domains like network-aware programming and service-oriented computing. His interdisciplinary approach bridges formal methods with practical distributed system design. Awards: Ordine del Cherubino (1995) Grande Ufficiale (2006) Ultimo Novecento-Pisa 2000 nel mondo (2004) Member of Gruppo 2003 (most cited Italian scientists) Professional Contributions: Plenary speaker at major conferences (e.g., LICS, ICALP, CONCUR) Contributed to foundational theories in concurrency and formal methods

May-Britt MoserView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Spatial Memory
• Cognitive Neuroscience
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May-Britt Moser is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and Founding Director of the Centre for Neural Computation (2013–2022). She co-founded the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience (2007) and the Centre for the Biology of Memory (2003–2012). Her research focuses on the neural basis of spatial location, memory, and cognition, notably the discovery of grid cells in the entorhinal cortex with Edvard Moser and John O'Keefe. PhD in Neurophysiology, University of Oslo (1995) Her work explores the functional organization of grid-cell circuits and their role in hippocampal memory. Recent publications address neural dynamics , spatial coding , and environmental influences on brain circuits. Key Awards : 2014: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2014: Karl Spencer Lashley Award 2013: Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize 2012: Perl-UNC Neuroscience Prize 2011: Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine Her lab leads projects like Moser Group , KiloNeurons , and Centre for Algorithms in the Cortex , advancing understanding of brain computation and memory systems.

• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Bioinformatics
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Asoke Nandi is a Professor at Brunel University London's Electronic and Computer Engineering department since 2013, with prior roles at University of Liverpool (David Jardine Professor, 1999-2010), University of Strathclyde (1995-1998 Reader, 1991-1995 Senior Lecturer), and Imperial College London (1987-1991 Lecturer). He holds Distinguished Visiting Professor roles at Xi’an Jiaotong University (China) and Jyväskylä University (Finland), where he was Finland Distinguished Professor (2010-2014). Ph.D. in Physics, University of Cambridge Over 600 technical publications (280 journal papers, 6 books) Google Scholar: 32,035 citations, h-index 83, i10-index 300 Research Focus: Signal processing and machine learning innovations in: Big and Heterogeneous Data Modulation Classification Fault Diagnosis Blind Source Separation Biomedical Signal Processing Clustering Algorithms Publication Trends: His work spans physics (Z-boson detection, 1983), telecommunications (modulation recognition, 1988-2015), biomedical engineering (fetal ECG extraction, 2001), mechanical systems (fault detection, 2002), and machine learning (FRFCM clustering, 2018). Key methodologies include artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, and higher-order statistics. Scientific Honors: 10+ Fellowships (Royal Academy of Engineering, IEEE, IET, etc.) Heinrich Hertz Award (IEEE, 2012) Glory of Bengal Award (2010) Mountbatten Premium (IEE, 1998)

Wolfgang SlanyView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Mobile Learning
• Visual Programming
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Prof. Wolfgang Slany is a Professor in the Institute of Software Technology at Graz University of Technology, Austria, leading the department since 2018. His research focuses on algorithms for optimization, mobile learning systems, and visual programming education. He spearheads the open-source Catrobat/Pocket Code project, enabling children to create mobile apps via visual programming. Active in gender mainstreaming initiatives and computational thinking education, he emphasizes agile software practices and open-source collaboration. Teaching includes courses on software development and project management, with a strong emphasis on practical, industry-relevant training. Research Interests Optimization algorithms for scheduling and resource allocation Mobile-based educational technologies Gender-inclusive STEM education Agile software development methodologies Open-source ecosystems and collaboration frameworks Recent Work Trends Recent publications highlight mobile learning applications in Ghana, gender equity in STEM, and innovative STEAM education through embroidery programming. His work bridges technical innovation with educational accessibility, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Advising & Projects Oversees student theses across bachelor/master levels in areas like app development, cybersecurity, and educational technology. Leads the Catrobat project involving over 100 contributors, focusing on FOSS development and educational impact.

• Evolution and Development
• Evolution of Animals
• Evolution of the Nervous System
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Detlev Arendt is a Professor at Heidelberg University and a Senior Scientist at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), where he has held leadership roles including Group Leader and Team Leader since 2002. His research focuses on evolutionary developmental biology, particularly the evolution of animal nervous systems, cell types, and developmental mechanisms. Key contributions include studies on phototaxis in marine zooplankton, circadian rhythms, and the evolutionary origins of chordates. He earned a Kowalewsky Medal (2011) for excellence in evolutionary developmental biology and led an ERC-funded project ('BrainEvoDevo') exploring brain evolution. His work integrates experimental embryology, comparative genomics, and single-cell technologies. He is a member of the European Molecular Biology Organisation and has held honorary academic appointments since 2008. At EMBL, he leads the Developmental Biology Unit, advancing understanding of developmental and evolutionary processes. His research also bridges disciplines like zoology, genetics, and systems biology, addressing fundamental questions about animal diversity and cellular complexity.

Bouguettaya AthmanView profile

Professor

• Service Computing
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Cloud Computing
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Athman Bouguettaya is a Professor at the School of Computer Science, University of Sydney, Australia. He previously served as Head of School at RMIT University and the University of Sydney. His academic journey includes tenured roles at Virginia Tech (USA) and senior positions at Queensland University of Technology. He is an IEEE Fellow, ACM Distinguished Scientist, and recipient of the IEEE TCSVC Research Innovation Award. Education: PhD in Computer Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder (1992). Research focuses on service computing, IoT, cloud computing, and drone services. Notable contributions include frameworks for drone delivery systems, energy-efficient IoT services, and trust management in crowdsourced systems. His work spans 280+ publications in top venues like IEEE TKDE and ACM TWeb. Awards include WISE Fellow (2019), ACM Distinguished Speaker (2019), and IEEE Computer Society Distinguished Visitor (2020). Grants include major funding from ARC, NSF, Qatar NPRP, and industry partnerships with HP/Sun Microsystems. He directed the E-Commerce and E-Government Research Lab (ECEG) and chairs editorial boards for IEEE Transactions on Services Computing and others. Labs/Teams: ECEG Lab, leadership roles in CSIRO ICT Centre, and advisory roles in conferences like ICSOC and WISE.

Balázs PappView profile

Research Professor

• Molecular evolution
• Comparative and evolutionary genomics
• Computational biology
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Balázs Papp serves as Principal Investigator at the Biological Research Centre of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Szeged since 2007. His academic trajectory includes Research Fellow positions at the Cambridge Systems Biology Centre (University of Cambridge, 2008-2011) and Human Frontier Science Program Fellow at the University of Manchester (2005-2007), complemented by multiple prestigious fellowships including Marie Curie and János Bolyai awards. His educational background features a PhD in biology from Eötvös Loránd University (2004) supervised by Eörs Szathmáry, and an MSc in biology with physics teaching certification from the University of Debrecen (2001). Molecular evolution Comparative and evolutionary genomics Computational biology Systems biology Metabolic network evolution Antibiotic resistance evolution Dr. Papp's research program demonstrates exceptional impact with 49 publications, cumulative impact factor of 630, and 5,663+ total citations (3,547 in the last 5 years) yielding an h-index of 28. His work bridges theoretical biology with experimental validation in evolutionary systems. Scientific Honors 2016: Straub-plakett of the Biological Research Center 2013: Szent-Györgyi Talentum Award (first recipient) 2013: Wellcome Trust International Senior Research Fellowship 2009: Momentum Young Investigator Award (pioneer recipient) 2008: János Bolyai Research Scholarship 2007: Junior Prima Prize (inaugural recipient) 2005: Systems Biology Young Investigator Award 2001: Pro Scientia Medal His grant portfolio includes the Wellcome Trust Fellowship (2013), EU FP7 METAFLUX Network (2010), Momentum Young Investigator Grant (2009), and Human Frontiers Science Programme Career Development Award (2008). Dr. Papp actively contributes to academic training through the Otto Warburg International Summer School, BBSRC summer programs, and MSc courses at Cambridge, Szeged, and Eötvös Universities. His leadership manifests through principal investigator responsibilities at the Biological Research Centre's systems biology research group.