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Michael SchartView profile

Professor

• Foreign Language Teaching Methodology
• Didactics of German as a Foreign Language
• Empirical Teaching Research
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Michael Schart is Professor of Methodology and Didactics of German as a Foreign Language at Friedrich Schiller University Jena since 2021. Previously, he held academic positions at Keio University (2007-2021), University of Wuppertal (2018), University of Waterloo (2017-2018), and several Japanese institutions. His research focuses on empirical teaching research, CLIL, task-based language teaching, and reflective teacher training. Doctorate (2002) in Philosophy from Friedrich Schiller University Jena DFG Fellowship (1997-2000) at Justus Liebig University Giessen Master’s in German as a Foreign Language (Jena, 1996) Intensive Japanese Language Studies at Reitaku University (1992-1993) Schart’s research emphasizes action research, classroom interaction, and curriculum development for German language instruction. He has led projects on virtual classroom dynamics (2020/21), task-based teaching at beginner levels (2007-2009), and program evaluation at Keio University (2003-2007). His work bridges qualitative methodology with practical pedagogy. Recent publications address CLIL implementation, feedback mechanisms, and digital learning environments. He co-edits journals InfoDaF and KONTEXTE , and leads the research center FLUSS for teacher professionalization in German as a foreign language education.

Sezen KayhanView profile

Researcher

• Production Studies
• Cinematic Spaces
• Urban Media
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Dr. Sezen Kayhan is a researcher at the Institute for Film, Theatre, Media and Cultural Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since April 2022. She earned her joint doctorate in Film Studies and Visual Culture from the University of Antwerp and Koç University in 2020, focusing on Istanbul's screen production and urban transformation. She supervises the IMACS International Master in Cinema Studies program and leads the research project Against Screen's Extractivism: Slow Production and Spectatorship . University of Antwerp (PhD in Film Studies, 2020) Koç University (PhD in Visual Culture, 2020) Her research explores Production Studies, Cinematic Spaces, Urban Media, Turkish Cinema, and Speculative Fiction. She analyzes how media production intersects with urban change, international co-productions, outdoor cinemas, and the political dimensions of television series and documentaries. Her 15 most recent articles span Ecocinema, Urban Media, Turkish Television, and Media Theory. Topics include Istanbul's screen spaces, cross-cultural film reception, ecological dystopias, and the political economy of media industries. These works reflect her expertise in Production Studies and Urban Cinematic Landscapes. Kayhan is affiliated with the European Network for Cinema and Media Studies (NECS), Society for Cinema and Media Studies (SCMS), and Women in Film. She teaches PrS. Film Practice: Urban Narratives and Media Imaginaries in the Summer 2025 semester. Contact: skayhanm@uni-mainz.de | Office: Media House, Wallstr. 11, Mainz | Office hours: Thursdays 12-1pm (Room 00-236) or by email appointment

Lisa SchmidtView profile

Professor

• Nursing Science
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Chronic and Life-Limiting Conditions
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Prof. Dr. Lisa Schmidt is a Professor at the Nursing Science Department of Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences , affiliated with the College of Social Work & Health . Her research focuses on qualitative research methods , chronic and life-limiting conditions , and interprofessional collaboration in care settings. PhD in Nursing Science, Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Vallendar (2021) M.Sc. in Public Health, Hochschule Fulda (2013) Diploma in Nursing, Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main (2010) Her recent publications span AI in long-term care , competency communication in nursing , and methodological approaches to dementia care . She leads projects like DAVOS (depression in elderly care) and APW dual Plus (nursing education development). She is a member of the German Society for Pflege (DGP) and co-leads the FUTURE AGING research center. Current Projects: DAVOS : Collaborative care models for depression in elderly homes APW dual Plus : Enhancing vocational-nursing education DATI-pilot : Digital assistive technologies in caregiving Her work emphasizes person-centered care , digitalization in healthcare , and interdisciplinary training programs , with applications in geriatric , mental health , and public health policy contexts.

Thomas KunzView profile

Professor

• Migration and Intercultural Relations
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• Social Exclusion and Inequality
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Thomas Kunz is a Professor at the College of Social Work and Health, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Social Work and Education in the Context of Social Inequality. His research focuses on migration, interculturality, critical analysis of integration concepts, societal exclusion, racism, right-wing populism, and qualitative social research methods. Education: PhD (Doctorate) from Goethe-Universität Frankfurt a. M. Professional Experience: Professor since 2011; held prior roles at Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (2007-2008), Institute for Social Work (2004-2006), and Frankfurt’s Office for Multicultural Affairs (2000-2003). His research explores how media constructs migrant identities, challenges integration narratives, and analyzes national belonging. He contributes to academic discourse on migration policy, intercultural competence, and social exclusion. Recent articles address digitalization in post-pandemic education, language sensitivity in academia, and media portrayals of migrants. He supervises BA thesis projects and collaborates with institutions like the International Family Center and Duisburger Institut für Sprach- und Sozialforschung. His work includes editing journals, serving on integration award juries, and developing indicators for migrant integration programs.

• Sex Education
• Diversity in Social Work
• Prevention of Sexual Abuse
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Timmermanns is a faculty member at the Department of Social Work and Health at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. He holds a professorship in Sex Education and Diversity in Social Work since 2016. University of Bonn - Degree in Secondary Education (1990-1997) University of Cologne - Doctoral Studies in Educational Sciences (1998-2003) His research focuses on sex education, diversity in social work, prevention of sexual abuse, gender-sensitive pedagogy, and LGBTQ+ youth issues. He integrates practical experience from youth associations, child protection agencies, and AIDS help organizations into his work. His publications and projects analyze LGBTQ+ youth well-being, gender norms in education, and systemic approaches to diversity. Key themes include early childhood sexual education, anti-discrimination policies, and balancing proximity/distance in social work. He has served on expert panels for the German Federal Ministry of Health regarding conversion therapy bans and contributes to various LGBTQ+ education initiatives.

Jürgen GieslView profile

Professor

• Program Verification
• Automated Deduction
• Termination Analysis
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Jürgen Giesl is a Professor at the Teaching and Research Area Computer Science 2 within the Department of Computer Science at RWTH Aachen University , Germany. He leads research in programming languages, formal verification, automated deduction, and term rewriting systems. Research Interests: Automated Termination and Complexity Analysis of Programs Dependency Pairs and Term Rewriting Systems Verification of Probabilistic and Integer Programs Static Analysis and Symbolic Execution Model Checking and Constrained Horn Clauses Development of Automated Tools (AProVE, LoAT) His recent research, reflected in the latest publications, focuses on termination and complexity analysis for probabilistic programs, polynomial loops, and integer programs, using advanced techniques such as dependency pairs, loop acceleration, and semiring semantics. He also contributes to SMT solving and transitive relation learning for infinite-state model checking. Scientific Awards: Best Tool Paper Award at iFM 2017 Silver Medal (Second Best Paper) at SEFM '16 Best Paper Honourable Mention at IJCAR 2024 Best Student Paper Honourable Mention at IJCAR 2024 Advising and Grants: Giesl has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including prominent researchers such as Fabian Frohn, Jens Hensel, Nils Lommen, and Marcel Hark. He leads a large research group focused on automated verification and has contributed extensively to international verification competitions. His work is supported by ongoing research grants and collaborations with leading institutions in formal methods. Labs and Teams: He leads the Programming Languages and Verification research group at RWTH Aachen, which develops and maintains the AProVE and LoAT tools. These tools are central to automated termination and complexity analysis and are regularly submitted to international competitions such as TERMCOMP and VBS.

Wolfgang StammerView profile

Researcher

• Explainable AI
• Neuro-Symbolic Architectures
• Concept Learning
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Wolfgang Stammer is a PostDoc researcher in the Machine Learning Group at TU Darmstadt's Computer Science Department. His work focuses on making AI models more interpretable and interactive, particularly in explainable AI (XAI), neuro-symbolic architectures, and systematic compositionality challenges in neural networks. He completed his Ph.D. in Machine Learning at TU Darmstadt (2019–2025), an M.Sc. in Computer Science at Goethe University Frankfurt (2016–2018), and a B.Sc. in Cognitive Science at the University of Osnabrück (2011–2015). Research Interests : Stammer's research bridges gaps between human understanding and AI capabilities. Key areas include: Explainable AI (XAI) and interactive machine learning (XIL) Neuro-symbolic integration for logical reasoning and visual concepts Mitigating shortcut learning and confounding factors in datasets Concept discovery and program synthesis for interpretable models Publications : His work spans foundational contributions to AI benchmarks (e.g., V-LoL, SLR-Bench) and frameworks (Neural Concept Binder, Revision Transformers). Recent studies highlight AI's limitations in systematic generalization and propose solutions for aligning reinforcement learning agents with human values. Grants & Labs : He contributes to the Machine Learning Lab at TU Darmstadt and co-organized workshops like the Interactive Machine Learning Workshop @ AAAI 2022. His research bridges theoretical advances with practical applications in healthcare and ethical AI systems.

Hauke SchmidtView profile

Academic

• Climate Physics
• Atmospheric Circulation
• Climate Sensitivity
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Hauke Schmidt is a Group Leader in the Department of Climate Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) in Hamburg, Germany. He leads the 'Global Circulation and Climate' research group and serves as Deputy Director of the 'Atmosphere in the Earth System' department. His work focuses on climate modeling, atmospheric circulation, and climate sensitivity, using tools such as the ICON-Sapphire storm-resolving model and idealized radiative-convective equilibrium models. His research interests center on understanding how atmospheric circulation influences Earth's climate response to forcings, particularly equilibrium climate sensitivity (ECS). He investigates processes in the upper tropical troposphere, pattern effects, and the vertical structure of climate models. His work spans atmospheric dynamics, chemistry-radiation interactions, solar and volcanic forcing, climate engineering, and adjoint modeling for sensitivity analysis. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on high-resolution climate modeling (ICON-Sapphire), radiative feedbacks, stratospheric aerosol effects, volcanic and solar forcing, and model development. His work bridges theoretical atmospheric dynamics with practical Earth system modeling, contributing significantly to CMIP and GeoMIP intercomparisons. Scientific Awards and Honors: Contributing Author, IPCC AR5 WG1 (Chapter 7: Clouds and Aerosols) Advising and Grants: Hauke Schmidt has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Helene Glöckner, Abisha Gnanaraj, Moritz Günther, Paul Keil, Clarissa Kroll, and Sally Dacie. He has led and participated in multiple major research projects funded by DFG, BMBF, and EU programs, such as VolImpact, CELARIT, ComparCE, EUTRACE, and IMPLICC. These projects focus on volcanic impacts, climate engineering, and solar variability. Labs and Teams: He leads the 'Global Circulation and Climate' group within the Department of Climate Physics at MPI-M. He is actively involved in the development and application of the ICON and ECHAM/HAMMOZ family of models. He has contributed to the UA-ICON extension for middle atmosphere simulations and the konrad radiative-convective model.

• Climate Variability
• Physical Oceanography
• Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
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Johann Jungclaus is a Senior Scientist and Group Leader in the Department of Climate Variability at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M), Hamburg. He leads the Director's Research Group (CVR) and has been a key contributor to the development of Earth System Models such as MPI-ESM and ICON-ESM. He has coordinated MPI-M’s contributions to CMIP6 and PMIP, and is actively involved in high-resolution climate modeling using ICON-Sapphire. PhD in Physical Oceanography, Hamburg University, 1994 Diploma in Physical Oceanography, Hamburg University, 1989 His research focuses on climate variability across decadal to centennial timescales, particularly the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) and Atlantic Multidecadal Variability (AMV). He investigates ocean-atmosphere interactions, the effects of volcanic eruptions on climate, and near-term climate predictions. His work integrates paleoclimate modeling with modern observations and high-resolution simulations to understand long-term climate evolution. His recent publications span topics such as tropical ocean mixing, Holocene climate variability, land heat uptake, and high-resolution climate modeling. The articles reflect a strong trend toward integrating observational data with advanced Earth System Models to improve climate projections and understand past climate dynamics. Johann Jungclaus has not been listed with any formal scientific awards in the provided text. He has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, though specific names are not listed. He has been involved in significant research grants through international programs such as CMIP6, PMIP, and FAFMIP, and has contributed to major modeling initiatives funded by the Max Planck Society and international collaborations. He is part of the Director's Research Group within the Department of Climate Variability and contributes to the MPI-M’s modeling efforts, including the ICON and MPI-ESM frameworks. His work is closely tied to the institute’s focus on Earth System Modeling, paleoclimate simulations, and high-resolution climate dynamics.

Andrea BeckView profile

Professor

• Numerical Methods
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Fluid Mechanics
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andrea Beck is a faculty member and Managing Director of the Institute of Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics (IAG) at the University of Stuttgart. She leads the Numerical Methods in Fluid Mechanics working group, focusing on high-precision numerical methods for supercomputers, particularly discontinuous Galerkin (DG) methods. Her research spans fluid mechanics, aeroacoustics, plasma physics, and multiphase flows, with applications in wind energy, helicopter systems, and environmental aerodynamics. Role: Professor and Managing Director, IAG Committees: Member of the DFG Review Board, Strategy Committee for National HPC, and steering committee of High Performance Center Stuttgart. Her research emphasizes high-order methods, turbulence modeling, and data-driven approaches. She teaches courses such as 'Numerical Methods in Fluid Mechanics' and 'CFD Programming Projects', and has developed open-source software like FLEXI and HOPR for high-performance computing. Recent articles highlight advancements in entropy-stable DG methods, turbulence simulation using graph neural networks, and multiphase flow modeling. Her work integrates machine learning with CFD to enhance simulation accuracy and efficiency.

Liane RothenbergerView profile

Professor

• Journalism Research
• Migration Research
• Crisis Communication
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Liane Rothenberger is Professor of Media and the Public Sphere with a Focus on Migration at the Faculty of Languages and Literature, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt. She has held this endowed professorship since September 2021 and serves as Deputy Program Director of the Master’s program Flight, Migration, Society (FMG) . Her work is closely linked with the Center for Flight and Migration Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, where she contributes to interdisciplinary research on migration and media. She teaches in the Journalism Studies bachelor’s and master’s programs as well as in the FMG program. Her research centers on journalism, migration, crisis communication, and intercultural communication . Key themes include the media representation of refugees—especially women—the digital transformation of public spheres, and the strategic communication of terrorist groups. She has led studies on Arab and Ukrainian refugee families’ media repertoires, ethical challenges in researching vulnerable populations, and the framing of terrorism in media and public discourse. Her recent publications reflect a strong engagement with interdisciplinary, methodologically rigorous scholarship . Articles examine refugee women in media, social media debates on terrorism, and the use of virtual reality in intercultural teaching. She has co-edited major reference works such as The Palgrave Handbook of Cross-Border Journalism and Terrorismusforschung: Interdisziplinäres Handbuch , and authored the monograph Terrorism as Communication . Liane Rothenberger has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies , Mass Communication and Society , and Terrorism and Political Violence . Her collaborative projects often involve scholars across Germany and Europe, reflecting a commitment to transnational academic dialogue. She is actively involved in academic networks, including editorial and advisory roles, and has contributed to initiatives on normativity and values in communication research. Her work is supported by institutional funding and donations, including from the ZFM and regional partners.

Tim Heinkelmann-WildView profile

Researcher

• Institutional Contestation
• International Relations
• Blame Games in International Organizations
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Dr. Tim Heinkelmann-Wild is a Post-Doc Researcher and Lecturer (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) at the Department of Political Science, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, and a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute (EUI) from September 2025 to August 2026. He has held visiting positions at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and the University of Oxford’s Nuffield College and Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR). Education : Bachelor’s in Political Science and History (2015), LMU Munich, top of year. Master’s in Political Science (2018), LMU Munich, top of year. Research Interests : Tim’s research focuses on three main areas: (1) Institutional Contestation by Established Powers , examining how traditionally supportive states like the US challenge international organizations (IOs) and its implications; (2) IO Blame Games , analyzing responsibility attribution and avoidance strategies in contested IO policies; and (3) Indirect Warfare , exploring state intervention via non-state actors and control dynamics. Recent Publications : His work spans institutional resilience, blame attribution in the EU, and indirect warfare. Articles and chapters address topics such as the US withdrawal from IOs, legal safeguards in IO design, and multilevel blame-shifting. Collaborative works with scholars like Andreas Kruck and Bernhard Zangl are central to his output. Scientific Awards : Summa cum laude doctoral honors (LMU Munich). John McCain Dissertation Award (Munich Security Conference 2025). Dissertation Award (Munich University Society, MUG). German Thesis Award (“Deutscher Studienpreis”). Max Weber Fellow (EUI, 2025–2026). Teaching and Mentorship : He has supervised final theses seminars and taught courses on international relations, institutional contestation, and research design. He mentors in the Ment15 program for female doctoral candidates at LMU’s Faculty of Social Sciences. Policy Experience : Internships at the German Foreign Office (Task Force Ukraine) and Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) inform his applied insights. He is a member of the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) and the German National Academic Foundation’s selection committee.

Felecia DavisView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Textiles
• Responsive Architecture
• Digital Fabrication
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Felecia Davis is an Associate Professor of Architecture at Stuckeman School, Penn State University , where she leads the SOFTLAB research group. Her work bridges architecture, computational design, and textile technology, exploring how responsive materials can transform spatial experiences. She is also a co-founder of the Black Reconstruction Collective , a non-profit supporting Black diaspora design work. Ph.D. in Design and Computation from MIT Master of Architecture from Princeton University B.S. in Engineering from Tufts University Davis investigates the intersection of computational textiles , responsive architecture , and Black spatial practices . Her research includes thermoresponsive knitted structures, emotion-sensing textiles, and mycelium-based architectural composites. She examines how materials can embody cultural narratives and environmental adaptability. Her 15 most recent publications (2012-2024) focus on topics like knitted tension structures, biohybrid materials, dreadlock-inspired architecture, and electromagnetic urbanism. These works span disciplines including architecture , material science , and cultural studies , with subfields like soft robotics , haptic interfaces , and sustainable fabrication . 2023 Bogliasco Foundation Architecture Fellow 2022 Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum Digital Design Awardee 2022 Architectural League Emerging Voices Winner 2021 MoMA Reconstructions Exhibition Contributor 2013-2012 Multiple MIT research awards Davis has advised students in projects like MycoKnit and Phototropic Fiber Composites , and led design studios at Princeton , Cooper Union , and Cornell . Her SOFTLAB pioneers textile-based architectural systems, while her forthcoming book Softbuilt: Networked Architectural Textiles (2025) synthesizes her material research.

Lior SkouryView profile

Researcher

• Data Management
• Data Analysis
• Fabrication Control Systems
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Lior Skoury is a Doctoral Researcher and Research Associate at the Institute of Computational Design and Construction (ICD/CA) since 2021, affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC at the University of Stuttgart. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Bezalel Academy for Art and Design and a M.Sc. from ITECH program at the University of Stuttgart. Research focus: Integration of data management , data analysis , and cyber-physical fabrication control systems Current projects: RP9-2 (Data Processing & AI for Predictive Co-Design), RP21-1 (Modular Data Architecture for Design) Industry experience: Para-Group and Structure-Pal (Israeli construction tech startups) Teaching experience: Computational design and digital fabrication in Israeli academia

Manuel PenschuckView profile

Research Fellow

• Algorithm Engineering
• Random Graphs
• Parallel and Distributed Computing
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Manuel Penschuck is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Computer Science , Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. His research focuses on algorithm engineering, graph theory, and scalable network generation, with emphasis on parallel computing, I/O-efficient algorithms, and random graph models. He actively contributes to conferences like ESA, SEA, and IPDPS, and has co-authored publications in top venues including LIPIcs , IEEE Transactions , and SIAM . His work includes engineering algorithms for non-linear preferential attachment , parallel shuffling , and hyperbolic graph generation . He has co-organized program committees for ESA, EuroPar, and SEA, and his collaborations span institutions such as MPI-INF, TU Darmstadt, and Australian National University. Recent publications highlight advances in uniform graph sampling, geometric network models, and distributed systems. His research integrates theoretical rigor with practical implementation, addressing challenges in big data and high-performance computing. He is a key contributor to the Networkit toolkit for large-scale network analysis.