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Jiannong Cao is a Chair Professor and Director of the University Research Facility in Big Data Analytics at the Department of Computing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has held various academic roles since 1990, including Assistant Professor at City University of Hong Kong and Lecturer at Australian universities. PhD in Computer Science, Washington State University (1990) MSc in Computer Science, Washington State University (1986) BSc in Computer Science, Nanjing University (1982) His research focuses on cloud and edge computing , parallel and distributed computing , and mobile computing , with significant contributions to wireless sensor networks (WSN) for structural health monitoring (SHM) and software-defined networking (SDN) for vehicular communications. Recent work includes WiFi-based non-invasive health monitoring systems and multi-user computation partitioning in mobile cloud environments. Dr. Cao’s publications demonstrate trends in WSN optimization , SDN architectures , and cognitive modeling for network embedding , with applications in smart healthcare , transportation systems , and industrial IoT . Ministry of Education Natural Science Award (2018) ACM Distinguished Member (2017) IEEE Fellow (2014) Best Paper Awards at IEEE DSAA, SMARTCOMP, WCNC He has mentored numerous researchers, including Linchuan Xu , Xuefeng Liu , and Weigang Wu , who have authored key publications in top venues like ACM WSDM and IEEE INFOCOM . His professional roles include chairing IEEE committees and serving on grant panels for the Hong Kong Research Grant Council.

• Cloud and edge computing
• Parallel and distributed computing
• Big data analytics
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Sabine Glasl-Tazreiter is a Lecturer at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Life Sciences , specifically within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and its Division of Pharmacognosy . Her office is located in room 2E 412 on the 4th floor at Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, Vienna, Austria (1090). Contact details include telephone number +43-1-4277-55207 and email sabine.glasl@univie.ac.at . Principal research focus: Phytochemistry & Biodiscovery Specialization: Secondary metabolites from ethnomedicinally used plants across Europe, Mongolia, and Latin America Key techniques: Isolation of bioactive compounds, structural elucidation, pharmacological evaluation Quality control expertise: Macroscopic/microscopic identification, chemical analytics Recent publications highlight her work in: 2024 - Development of the VOLKSMED Database for Austrian folk medicine wound healing plants 2025 - Advanced mucociliary clearance research in respiratory systems 2023 - Innovations in optoacoustic imaging technology 2019 - Structure-function analysis of phycobiliproteins for medical imaging 2017 - Phytochemical characterization of Latin American antidiabetic plants

• Phytochemistry
• Biodiscovery
• Ethnomedicinal Plants
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Shaul Pollak is an Assistant Professor at the Division of Microbial Ecology within the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science at the University of Vienna. His research focuses on bacterial interactions in ecosystems, particularly their roles in plant pathogen protection and carbon cycling across soil and marine environments. He leads a research group investigating how microbial processes scale from genetic mechanisms to planetary biogeochemical cycles. His primary research interests include microbial community assembly, bacterial metabolism of complex biopolymers, and evolutionary genomics of marine cyanobacteria. Current projects leverage genomic dark matter to predict soil carbon fluxes, examine plant-bacteria interactions under environmental change, and explore the diversity of Prochlorococcus marinus. His interdisciplinary approach integrates genomics, high-throughput experiments, and machine learning to bridge ecological and evolutionary theory. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent themes in microbial community dynamics, with emphasis on polysaccharide degradation mechanisms, phage-bacteria interactions, and genomic predictors of bacterial metabolic functions. His work demonstrates how bacterial trade-offs and cross-feeding structures shape ecosystem processes from ocean biogeochemistry to human gut microbiome organization. Dr. Pollak actively recruits PhD students and postdoctoral researchers through university stipend programs, with current group members including Thomas Gaehtgens, Gerhard Gruber, Jyothsna Pujar, Qi Qi, Lior Shachar, Marco Sing, and Joana Valèrio. His laboratory maintains active collaborations across soil and marine microbial ecology projects, with research infrastructure supported by University of Vienna resources and external funding.

• Microbial Ecology
• Bacterial Interactions
• Carbon Cycling
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Hongbo Jiang is a Distinguished Professor and Vice Dean of the College of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at Hunan University, China. He holds concurrent roles as Director of the Trusted Systems and Networking Key Laboratory of Hunan Province and Director of the Hunan International Technical Cooperation Base for High-Performance Computing and Distributed Systems. His academic journey includes tenures as a Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a Hong Kong Scholar Research Fellow at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Case Western Reserve University, 2008), B.S./M.S. in Mathematics (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2002). Research Interests: Distributed systems, mobile computing, smart sensing, wireless networks, IoT, and edge computing. Ongoing projects include mobile/wireless applications, data science in IoT, and edge computing platforms. His work emphasizes practical implementations such as DriverSonar for driving safety and SmileAuth for biometric authentication. Key Achievements: Elected Member of Academia Europaea (2022), Fellow of AAIA, IET, and BCS. Notable awards include the Wu Wenjun Science and Technology Award (2020) and multiple best paper recognitions. Over 100+ publications in top venues like ACM MobiCom, IEEE/ACM Transactions. Professional Contributions: Editorial roles across 8+ journals including IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing and ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks. Conference leadership includes co-founding ACM TURC and EAI ICECI. Active in technical committees for INFOCOM, MOBIHOC, and ICDCS. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups focused on networking, IoT, and edge computing. Current openings for PhD/MSc students and PostDoc researchers with strong mathematical and systems backgrounds.

• Distributed systems
• Mobile computing
• Smart sensing
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Prim. Assoc. Prof. PD Dr. Walter Struhal MSc FEAN serves as Head of the Clinical Department of Neurology at University Hospital Tulln since 2017 and holds a shared leadership role at the University Clinic for Neurology (Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Sciences) since 2019. His career bridges clinical neurology and translational research in autonomic nervous system disorders. Research Focus : Struhal specializes in autonomic dysfunction, particularly its role in Alzheimer's dementia, post-COVID-19 neurological sequelae, and neurodegenerative diseases like multiple system atrophy. His work emphasizes modern diagnostic tools such as wearable ECGs and power modulation spectrum algorithms for signal quality control. Recent collaborations include developing the NEUROGED Guidelines for neurogenic urinary/sexual symptoms and mapping autonomic education gaps in European neurology training. Scientific Contributions : As a Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology (FEAN) , he co-led international studies on ECG quality indices (PDQI/MSQI) and participated in the AFFRICATE Project analyzing autonomic impacts of cerebral vascular interventions. His 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) span stroke care economics, dysphagia management, and autonomic testing innovations, reflecting his commitment to clinical-neurological research infrastructure development. Scientific Awards : Metric-based scholarship for Austro-Mir space research Fellow of the European Academy of Neurology (FEAN)

• Neurology
• Autonomic Nervous System
• Alzheimer's Dementia
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Nadine Akkerman is an Associate Professor at Leiden University's LUCAS (Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society), specializing in Early Modern English Literature. She is Principal Investigator of the ERC Consolidator Grant project FEATHERS, which investigates collaborative authorship in early modern legal and literary texts. Her academic career spans roles at VU Amsterdam, Radboud University Nijmegen, and visiting fellowships at Queen Mary London, All Souls College Oxford, and NIAS. PhD in English Literature (cum laude) from VU Amsterdam (2008) Junior Lecturer at VU Amsterdam (0.8 FTE, 2002-2006) Junior Lecturer at Radboud University (0.3 FTE, 2006-2007) Her research focuses on epistolary culture, women's history, and intelligence studies. She pioneered the study of female spies in 17th-century Britain through her monograph Invisible Agents , and authored the authoritative biography Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Hearts . Her work integrates manuscript studies, diplomatic history, and digital humanities, including a groundbreaking Nature Communications paper on virtual document unfolding. Recent publications include the projected The Correspondence of Elizabeth Stuart (3 vols, Oxford University Press) and co-authoring a Yale University Press trade book on early modern spycraft (2024). Her research has transformed understanding of women's roles in espionage and court politics, with methodological innovations in archival science. ERC Consolidator Grant (€2M, 2020) Ammodo Science Award (€300,000, 2019) World Cultural Council Special Recognition Award (2017) Aspasia NWO Premium (2016) Akkerman actively communicates her research to the public through TV/radio appearances and curated exhibitions. She leads the FEATHERS project (2020-2025), funded by the ERC, which examines authorship mediation in early modern texts. Her work combines rigorous archival analysis with interdisciplinary approaches, bridging history, literature, and digital methodologies.

• Epistolary writing
• Thirty Years' War
• Women's history
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Gordana Wozniak-Knopp is a researcher at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology under the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science. Her work focuses on antibody engineering, molecular biotechnology, and protein stability optimization. Key research areas include Development of multispecific antibodies using controlled Fab-arm exchange and SEED technology Engineering antigen-binding sites in Fc regions Stabilization of antibody fragments via disulfide bonds and domain exchange Extracellular vesicle functionalization for targeted drug delivery Design of diagnostic antibody microarrays and SARS-CoV-2 antigen platforms Between 2020–2024, she led an FWF-funded project on therapeutic antibodies for birch pollinosis and a 2016–2023 CD Laboratory for Innovative Immunotherapeutics. Her recent publications (2022–2023) emphasize trispecific antibody design, SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics, and CD81-based delivery systems. Scientific contributions include peer-review activities for journals like Protein Science , Nature Communications , and Scientific Reports , along with organizing events such as the Lange Nacht Der Forschung 2024 . She actively participates in international conferences and project evaluations for organizations like Poland’s National Science Centre.

• Medical Biotechnology
• Genetic Engineering
• Antibody Engineering
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Stadlbauer is a medical physicist affiliated with the Clinical Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at St. Pölten University Hospital and the Department of Neurosurgery at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg. He holds an adjunct professorship at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and contributes to both clinical and academic research in biomedical imaging and AI applications in oncology. University: Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg Hospital Affiliation: St. Pölten University Hospital Department: Department of Neurosurgery Academic Rank: Adjunct Professor His research focuses on advanced MRI techniques, particularly physio-metabolic imaging of brain tumors, oxygen metabolism, and the integration of artificial intelligence in clinical diagnostics. He has led research on glioma classification, tumor microenvironment characterization, and deep learning models for radiomic analysis. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward AI-driven diagnostic tools in neuro-oncology, particularly in differentiating glioblastomas from metastases and predicting genetic mutations using machine learning. His work emphasizes the clinical translation of complex imaging data into actionable insights. Artificial Intelligence in Oncology Medical Imaging and Radiomics Brain Tumor Metabolism Deep Learning for MRI Analysis Oxygen Metabolism Imaging Clinical Decision Support Systems Prof. Stadlbauer has been involved in seed-funded research projects developing deep learning algorithms for clinical integration. He collaborates extensively with neurosurgeons, radiologists, and oncologists across institutions, contributing to multidisciplinary tumor boards and translational research initiatives. He completed his doctorate in medical physics in 2004, habilitation in 2008, and an MBA in Health Management in 2010. His academic journey reflects a blend of technical expertise and leadership in healthcare innovation.

• Biomedical Imaging
• Medical Physics
• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
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Prof. Dr. Gernot R. Müller-Putz is Head of the Institute of Neural Engineering and the Graz Brain-Computer Interface Lab at Graz University of Technology. He serves as Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science & Biomedical Engineering and holds editorial roles at Frontiers in Human Neuroscience IEEE Transactions in Biomedical Engineering Brain-Computer Interface Journal . With over 212 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 80, his research focuses on Brain-Computer Interfaces , Neuroprosthetics , and EEG-based Motor Control . His work investigates: Neural signal decoding for spinal cord injury rehabilitation Hybrid BCI systems with error processing Artificial sensory feedback mechanisms Machine learning applications in neural engineering VR-based neurofeedback environments Non-invasive multimodal biosignal recording Research trends show strong emphasis on EEG signal processing , BCI clinical applications , and neurotechnology integration . Scientific Awards : ERC Consolidator Grant (2015) Ludwig-Guttman Award (2017) CYBATHLON Best Paper (2019) State of Styria Research Award (2019) Förderstipendium (2013-2014) He advises 21 PhD students and has managed major projects like MoreGrasp (EU Horizon 2020) , Feel Your Reach (ERC) , and INTRECOM (EU EIC Pathfinder) . The Institute hosts the BCI Racing Team Mirage91 and offers international thesis opportunities.

• Brain-Computer Interface
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroprosthetics
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Rosemarie Parz-Gollner is a distinguished Professor at the Institute of Wildlife Biology and Game Management, Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With a career spanning over four decades since earning her PhD in 1984, she has established herself as a leading expert in wildlife management and conservation biology in Austria. Her work focuses on the ecology and management of key species including beavers, cormorants, and otters, with particular emphasis on human-wildlife conflict resolution and population monitoring. Her research interests encompass wildlife management, beaver ecology and conservation, cormorant population dynamics, otter research, bird population monitoring (particularly grey herons), conservation genetics, and ecosystem management. Dr. Parz-Gollner has led numerous research projects funded by Austrian federal states, the European Commission, and other institutions, addressing critical wildlife management challenges across Austria. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on genetic studies of beaver populations, continued monitoring of waterbird populations (particularly cormorants and grey herons), and innovative approaches to studying otter ecology through non-invasive genetic sampling and stable isotope analysis. Her work demonstrates a consistent commitment to applied conservation science with direct relevance to wildlife management policy. Among her notable scientific achievements is the Österreichischer Staatspreis für Angewandte Ökosystemforschung MAB-Projekt Altenwörth, BMWF, awarded in 1990, recognizing her early contributions to applied ecosystem research. Dr. Parz-Gollner has actively supervised numerous graduate students, guiding doctoral and master's theses on diverse wildlife topics. Her research has been supported through various grants focused on wildlife management and conservation. She maintains strong connections with conservation organizations including BirdLife Austria and the Cormorant Specialist Group, and has served on scientific committees such as the advisory board of the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park. Her laboratory and field work primarily focuses on non-invasive monitoring techniques for wildlife populations, particularly genetic methods for population assessment and conflict resolution strategies for species like beavers that interact with human infrastructure and activities.

• Wildlife management
• Beaver ecology and conservation
• Cormorant population studies
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Franziska Koch is a Senior Scientist / University Assistant in the Department of Water-Atmosphere-Environment (WAU) at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), specializing in Alpine Hydrology and Remote Sensing. Her research focuses on hydrological modeling, snow dynamics, and climate change impacts in high-alpine regions, with extensive fieldwork at Mt. Zugspitze and other Austrian catchments. Her research interests include: Alpine Hydrology and Snow-Hydrological Modeling Remote Sensing and GNSS-based Snow Monitoring Climate Change Impacts on Water Cycles Glacier Melt Contributions to Runoff Gravimetric Monitoring of Cryospheric Processes Operational Reservoir Inflow Prediction Her recent publications and conference presentations emphasize the integration of superconducting gravimeters, satellite photogrammetry, and conceptual hydrological models to study snow and water dynamics in complex alpine terrain. These works reflect a strong trend toward multi-sensor, integrative approaches for monitoring hydrological storages and improving predictive capabilities under climate change. Scientific awards include: French Government Scholarship for Young Researchers (2021) SnowHydro 2020 Poster Award DACA-13 Poster Award (2013) ESA Integ Space Award (2013) LMUexcellent Mentoring Programme Scholarship (2010) Franziska Koch has actively supervised academic theses and contributed to knowledge transfer through public lectures and media engagement. She has participated in numerous national and international research initiatives, demonstrating strong collaboration with institutions such as LMU Munich, WSL/SLF Davos, and various European research networks. Her work supports climate adaptation strategies in alpine water resource management. She is involved in advanced monitoring projects such as G-MONARCH, which utilizes a superconducting gravimeter at Mt. Zugspitze for integrated observation of cryospheric and hydrological processes at catchment scale.

• Alpine Hydrology
• Remote Sensing
• Snow Hydrology
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Christian Gugl is a Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Historical Archaeology at the Austrian Academy of Sciences' Institute for Cultural History of Antiquity. He holds a PD Dr. (habilitation) from the University of Innsbruck and has been a key figure in archaeological research since 2002. His work focuses on Roman provincial archaeology, digital archaeology, and the archaeology of the Roman provinces in the Latin West. Gugl has led major projects like the Carnuntum archaeological surveys and the Troesmis excavations in Romania, emphasizing non-invasive methods and interdisciplinary approaches. Education: Studium der Klassischen Archäologie, University of Graz Provinzialrömische Archäologie, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Habilitation in Roman Archaeology, University of Innsbruck (2012) His research spans Roman military installations, urban development, and late antique transformations. Notable projects include the discovery of Carnuntum's gladiator school and the analysis of the Roman town's suburban structures using geophysical methods. Gugl coordinates the 'Digital Archaeology and Classics' initiative, integrating GIS and remote sensing. Publications focus on Carnuntum's urban landscape, Troesmis' military history, and Roman frontiers. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and authored/co-authored monographs on Carnuntum's canabae and Virunum's amphitheater. His work bridges traditional excavation with cutting-edge digital technologies, shaping modern archaeological practice in Austria and beyond.

• Roman Archaeology
• Historical Archaeology
• Digital Archaeology
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Professor Yvonne Buckley serves as Chair of Zoology in the School of Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, a position she has held since 2014. She additionally holds an Honorary Professorship at the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia. With over two decades of academic experience, Professor Buckley has established herself as a leading figure in ecological research and academic leadership. Her academic foundation includes a 1st class B.A. in Biology from Oxford University (1997) and a PhD in Biological Sciences from Imperial College London (2002). Prior to her current role, she advanced through academic ranks at The University of Queensland from Lecturer to Associate Professor (2004-2014) following postdoctoral research at Imperial College London (2002-2004). Professor Buckley's research spans multiple ecological domains with particular expertise in: Macroecology and global biodiversity patterns Population biology and demography Conservation biology and biodiversity management Population genetics and evolutionary ecology Applied ecology and invasion biology Quantitative approaches to ecological questions Her publication record demonstrates exceptional scholarly impact with over 120 peer-reviewed papers since 2001, appearing in premier journals including Nature, Science, and PNAS. With more than 7,600 Web of Science citations and an h-index of 47, her work focuses on plant and animal life history strategies, species distributions, and environmental change impacts on biodiversity. Professor Buckley's scientific excellence is recognized through prestigious awards: 2021 Irish Research Council Researcher of the Year 2021 British Ecological Society President's Medal 2019 Member of the Royal Irish Academy 2018 ISI Highly Cited Researcher 2017 Sir John Burnett Memorial Medal 2016 Trinity College Dublin Professorial Fellowship She demonstrates significant academic leadership as Co-Director of Nature+: Trinity Centre for Biodiversity & Sustainable Nature-based Solutions (2017-2021), former Head of Zoology at Trinity College Dublin (2014-2020), and Founding President of the Irish Ecological Association (2015-2019). Currently, she coordinates the international research network 'Plantpopnet' with 41 collaborators worldwide. Professor Buckley is deeply committed to academic mentorship, having supervised 11 completed PhDs, 1 Research Master student, and 18 postdocs as primary supervisor, with 2 current PhD students. Her teaching portfolio includes Theoretical and Field Ecology, Statistics for Biologists, Biodiversity, Plant-Animal Interactions, and cross-disciplinary sustainability education.

• Macroecology
• Population biology
• Conservation
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Prof. Klaus Schulze-Osthoff serves as Director and Chair of the Department of Molecular Medicine at the University of Tübingen, Germany, a position he has held since 2008. He maintains dual affiliation as a Research Fellow at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg since 2012 and acts as Spokesperson for the German Consortium for Translational Cancer Research (DKTK) at the Tübingen Partner Site. Previously, he directed the Institute of Molecular Medicine at the University of Düsseldorf (2001-2008) and served as Scientific Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center in Tübingen (2009-2013). His research spans critical areas in molecular oncology with particular emphasis on: Inflammation and cancer interactions Novel biomarkers for therapy efficacy and resistance Translational cancer research bridging basic science and clinical applications Tumor immunology mechanisms Tumor cell senescence as antitumor mechanism Apoptosis and cell death pathways Analysis of his publication history reveals a clear research trajectory: foundational work (1990s) establishing mitochondrial roles in apoptosis and caspase functions, followed by therapeutic applications (2000s) demonstrating caspase relevance in cancer treatment, and recent focus (2010s) on tumor cell senescence mechanisms including the identification of novel NF-κB co-activators and development of the world's first senescence PET tracer for clinical imaging. His scientific leadership has been recognized through: Steering committee membership at the National Center for Tumor Diseases (2021-present) Board membership in Cluster of Excellence IFIT (2019-present) Multiple Research Grant Awards from German Cancer Aid Foundation (2016, 2005, 2002) German University Medical Innovation Award (2008) Scientific advisory roles for pharmaceutical companies including Pfizer His research program has successfully translated basic discoveries into clinical applications, particularly through biomarker development for therapy monitoring and the creation of novel imaging techniques. He has secured sustained funding from major German research foundations and maintains active collaborations across European research institutions. His laboratory continues to investigate molecular mechanisms of tumor cell senescence and apoptosis with direct relevance to cancer therapy development. The Molecular Medicine Department he leads at Tübingen focuses on translating fundamental discoveries into clinical applications, with particular expertise in developing diagnostic tools like the senescence PET tracer currently in patient trials, and identifying novel therapeutic targets in tumor immunology and cell death pathways.

• Inflammation and cancer
• Novel biomarkers for therapy efficacy and resistance
• Translational cancer research
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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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