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Christian FilkoView profile

Lecturer

University College of Teacher Education ViennaAustria

Christian Filko is a Lecturer in History and Political Education with a focus on Human Rights Education, Migration, and Global Citizenship Education at Vienna Pedagogical University's Department of Urban Diversity Education. He holds a Master's in Political Science (with distinction) from the University of Vienna and completed extensive pedagogical training including teaching qualifications for secondary education. His professional roles include coordinating teacher training programs in multilingual education and serving as project lead in initiatives like the CODES interreg project. Key Affiliations: Vienna Pedagogical University (since 2022) Education: Master's in Political Science (U Wien 2021), Global Citizenship Education (AAU Klagenfurt 2023) Research Leadership: Heads the Anti-Discrimination Working Group and represents the university in EU democracy initiatives His research emphasizes critical analyses of historical narratives, migration representation in curricula, and inclusive pedagogies for multilingual classrooms. Recent work explores how global crises like pandemics and climate change intersect with sustainability education objectives. Notable contributions include textbook critiques on globalization representation and co-developing media literacy training materials for secondary schools. His work consistently bridges theoretical educational frameworks with practical classroom applications.

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Florentine PAUDELView profile

Professor

University College of Teacher Education ViennaAustria

Florentine Paudel is a Professor at the Vienna University of Education (PH Wien), specializing in school education with a focus on diversity and inclusion since March 2024. Previously, she served as academic staff (Hochschullehrende) since September 2020. Her expertise spans inclusive pedagogy, language acquisition, and literacy education. She holds multiple degrees, including a PhD in educational science (2021), a Master of Science in Pedagogy and Logopedagogy (2016), and qualifications as a dyslexia therapist and Montessori teacher. Her research emphasizes inclusive education policy, teacher training, and digital innovations in education. Notable projects include the IPlus Klassen accompanying research and the Erasmus+ project SLIDE (Service-Learning, Inclusion, and Digital Empowerment). She has published widely on topics like inclusive classroom strategies, literacy challenges, and teacher education reforms. Paudel’s professional background includes roles as a primary school teacher, special education specialist, and academic researcher. She actively engages in international collaborations, such as the CIVENHANCE project promoting civic engagement in rural areas, and has presented at global conferences on UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and inclusive education policy.

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Susanne MartichView profile

Lecturer

University College of Teacher Education ViennaAustria

Susanne Martich is a Lecturer at the Institute for Primary Education at the Vienna University of Education (PH Wien). Her academic work focuses on language education, literacy development, and multilingualism in primary education. She actively contributes to curriculum design and educational technology integration, particularly through the literacyLAB project, a collaborative initiative with the Vienna University of Technology aimed at creating innovative learning spaces for multilingual students. Her qualifications include a Magister Artium (Mag.), a Bachelor of Education (BEd.), and a Master of Arts in Comparative Literature from the University of Vienna. She has also completed specialized training in German as a second language and school librarianship. Martich teaches courses in German language basics, literacy acquisition, and linguistic education for primary school programs. Her research explores topics such as digital tools in education, inclusive pedagogy for multilingual learners, and project-based learning. She has co-authored multiple publications on literacyLAB’s impact, digital worlds in education, and writing pedagogy using internet platforms. Notably absent are mentions of specific grants or student advisees, though her involvement in teacher training and continuing education programs highlights her commitment to professional development in the field.

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Nysret MusliuView profile

Associate Professor

Vienna University of TechnologyAustria

Prof. Nysret Musliu is an Associate Professor at TU Wien's Department of Databases and Artificial Intelligence within the Faculty of Informatics. His primary affiliation is with the E192-02 research area, focusing on optimization, scheduling, and AI applications. He leads projects like 'Artificial Intelligence in Employee Scheduling' and 'Predictive Analytics for Emergency Call Infrastructure,' demonstrating expertise in combinatorial optimization and real-world problem-solving. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Institution: TU Wien Key Projects: AI-driven scheduling, constraint programming, metaheuristics Research interests include scheduling algorithms, constraint programming, and hybrid optimization methods. His work bridges theoretical advancements with industrial applications, addressing challenges in manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. Recent publications emphasize hyper-heuristics, large neighborhood search, and AI integration for complex scheduling problems. Notable contributions include systematizing test laboratory scheduling and developing exact methods for oven scheduling. His research group collaborates on projects involving personnel scheduling, production leveling, and parallel machine optimization.

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Thomas EiterView profile

Professor

Vienna University of TechnologyAustria

Thomas Eiter is a Professor at TU Wien's Institute of Logic and Computation. His research focuses on declarative programming paradigms, knowledge representation, and artificial intelligence. He leads projects in neurosymbolic systems, answer set programming (ASP), and stream reasoning, with applications in visual question answering, scheduling optimization, and semantic scene generation. Eiter has contributed to foundational work in ASP semantics, computational complexity, and hybrid reasoning frameworks. His work bridges logical formalisms with practical AI challenges, emphasizing explainability and scalability. Projects like ALASPO and neurosymbolic integration showcase his focus on advancing both theoretical and applied aspects of AI. Projects: HumanE AI Network, WASP, REWERSE Research Themes: Neurosymbolic AI, Answer Set Programming, Stream Reasoning Notable achievements include pioneering work on semiring-based reasoning frameworks and developing efficient ASP solvers like Alpha. His contributions span over 471 publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications in computer vision, robotics, and automated planning.

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Johannes OetschView profile

Researcher

Vienna University of TechnologyAustria

Johannes Oetsch is a researcher at TU Wien's Forschungsbereich Knowledge Based Systems within the Faculty of Informatics. His work focuses on Answer Set Programming (ASP) , neuro-symbolic computing , and visual question answering systems . He holds a Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) and a Doctor of Technical Sciences (Dr.techn.) in informatics. Key research areas include: Integration of large language models with symbolic reasoning frameworks Optimization techniques in ASP for scheduling problems Explainability mechanisms for neuro-symbolic systems Recent work emphasizes visual question answering using graph-based representations and contrastive explanation methods. He has contributed to the development of ALASPO , an adaptive optimization framework for ASP solvers. His research also explores applications in manufacturing scheduling and automated testing of logic programs. Notable contributions include: Neuro-symbolic pipelines combining ASP with vision-language models Lexicographical makespan optimization in parallel machine scheduling Large-neighbourhood search strategies for ASP-based optimization

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Tomáš SkřivanView profile

Research Fellow

Institute of Science and Technology AustriaAustria

Tomáš Skřivan serves as a Research Fellow at the Hoskinson Center for Formal Mathematics , Carnegie Mellon University. His work bridges formal mathematics with practical scientific computing through the development of the SciLean library in Lean 4, targeting enhanced reliability in machine learning and simulation software. Skřivan's research spans interdisciplinary domains with core emphases on: Physics-based simulation of fluid dynamics and wave phenomena Computer graphics algorithms for light transport and rendering Formal verification techniques applied to numerical methods Mathematical modeling of viscoelastic materials His publication trajectory since 2016 reveals evolving expertise from computational fluid dynamics (water wave simulation, viscoelastic modeling) toward formal methods in scientific computing, consistently merging theoretical rigor with practical implementation. Recent work on SciLean represents a strategic pivot toward verified software foundations. As a key contributor to the Hoskinson Center's mission, Skřivan collaborates on projects leveraging proof assistants to eliminate errors in scientific code. The center, established through Charles Hoskinson's support, pioneers mathematically guaranteed correctness in computational science through formal verification frameworks.

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Verena PlutzarView profile

Lecturer

Catholic University of Education Vienna/KremsAustria

Verena Plutzar is a Lecturer at the Church University of Education Vienna/Lower Austria (KPH Vienna/Krems), affiliated with the Department of Language Education and Multilingualism under the Institute for Advanced Training. She holds a Dr. Phil. from the University of Vienna and an MA in Intercultural Competences from Danube University Krems. Her work focuses on multilingualism, migration, trauma, and transcultural communication in educational contexts. She co-founded the SprachenRechte network and contributed to the European Language Label-winning Language and Qualification Portfolio for migrants and refugees. Her current projects include research on multilingualism in schools (with Judith Purkarthofer) and language education integration in teacher training (with Sabine Zelger). She is part of the Competence Center for Intercultural Learning and the Mehr:Sprachigkeit! research area. Key publications address attitudes in teacher education, inclusive language policies, and trauma-informed pedagogy. Education: Dr. Phil. (2010), University of Vienna MA Intercultural Competences (2004), Danube University Krems Magistra in German Philology and Art History (2000), University of Vienna Research Interests: Multilingualism in education, migration and flight contexts, language policy, psychoanalytic perspectives on communication, and institutional power dynamics. She emphasizes practical applications of theory, such as developing training programs for educators and language policies. Awards: European Language Label (2009) for the Language and Qualification Portfolio project. Professional Roles: Director of multiple research projects including the KPH sub-project on language education attitudes and the Global Citizens? GCED project. She also represents KPH in networks like BIMM and voXmi. Her work bridges academic research with grassroots education initiatives in Austria, Kenya, and beyond.

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Yvonne PrinzellnerView profile

Researcher

St. Pölten University of Applied SciencesAustria

Mag. Dr. Yvonne Prinzellner is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Digital Health and Social Innovation, part of Fachhochschule Steyr. She holds a position in the Department of Digital Business and Innovation, contributing to Master's and Bachelor's programs in Digital Marketing, Management, and Communication. Her work focuses on intersections of digital health, gender studies, and media analysis. Research interests include healthcare discrimination in marginalized communities, media representation of gender-based violence, and the role of technology in health equity. She has published extensively on femicide coverage in German-language media and LGBTQ+ health communication. Recent work explores patient-generated health data systems and eHealth applications for vulnerable populations. She actively participates in innovation programs like DIGIHealth UASHome Incubators Boost Program.

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Thomas BallhausenView profile

Professor

University College of Teacher Education ViennaAustria

Thomas Ballhausen is a Professor of Media Education with a focus on innovative digital learning environments at the Vienna University of Teacher Education. He leads the Competence Center for STEM and Digitality (K:MID) and contributes to the Department for Media Education, Information Technology Education, and Digitality. His work bridges academic and artistic research, emphasizing media pedagogy, digitality critiques, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ballhausen holds degrees in comparative literature, German philology, philosophy, and linguistics. His research explores (post-)digitality, material ecocriticism, and the intersection of literature with AI. He co-edits the journal Medienimpulse and has authored influential works like Fiction: Language Arts and Spatial Storytelling (2023) and Under Electric Moons (2023). His recent projects include the internationally acclaimed HOORCH initiative funded by Vienna’s 'Mutmillion' program, addressing youth communication skills. He received the 2023 International Main Prize for Science & Research from the Salzburg Cultural Fund, recognizing his contributions to media education and artistic research. Ballhausen actively engages in policy-making, co-authoring the university’s position paper on AI in higher education and delivering lectures on AI ethics and pedagogical innovation.

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Katja SchirmerView profile

Researcher

University College of Teacher Education ViennaAustria

Katja Schirmer is a researcher and project coordinator at the Competence Center MINT and Digitality (K:MID) within the Department for Media Education, Information Technology Education and Digitality at the Vienna University of Teacher Education (PH Wien). Since 2021/22, she has been employed at the Center for Learning Technology and Innovation (ZLI), focusing on developing teaching materials and coordinating projects like the free online keyboard program Typewriter Vienna and the AI-focused change project AI and Language . Her work bridges artificial intelligence applications in schools, digital literacy, and sustainable education practices. Before joining the PH Wien, she taught computer science, German, and psychology/philosophy at the Kenyongasse Education Center. Her prior career included roles in media documentation, including editorial research at the Süddeutsche Zeitung in Munich. She actively contributes to initiatives such as the Digital LEVEL-UP Licence and the participatory sustainability project ÖHA! – Media Action and Ecological Awareness . Her research emphasizes innovative pedagogical approaches to AI integration in education, digital basic education frameworks, and spatial design for learning environments. She co-authored the PH Wien position paper on AI in higher education and leads projects funded by the Innovation Foundation for Education (ISB), such as the Embracing Technology initiative. Her professional network includes collaborations with the Future Learning Lab Wien (FLL), the European Digital Skills Awards, and interdisciplinary teams across Austrian schools. She regularly organizes workshops, conferences (e.g., eBazar 2025), and publishes in journals like medienimpulse .

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Lena Maria Cataldo-SchwarzlView profile

Professor

Catholic University of Education Vienna/KremsAustria

Lena Maria Cataldo-Schwarzl is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the Institute for Education Vienna, Katholische Privatuniversität Wien/Krems. She previously served as a Research Associate at the University of Vienna's Center for Teacher Education. Her work focuses on multilingualism, language support in education, and psychological development of multilingual students, particularly in migration contexts. Affiliations: Institute for Education Vienna (current), University of Vienna (previous) Education includes a doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Vienna (focusing on multilingual didactics and self-efficacy), a teacher training program for secondary education (Italian and Psychology/Philosophy), a Bachelor's in Romance Studies, and an academic stay at the University of Bologna. Research Priorities: Multilingualism in elementary and lower secondary education, language teaching methodologies, resilience in education, and professionalization of educators. She leads projects such as Early Language Support in Education and Practice and Early Language Promotion Makes Schools , funded by Vienna, Lower Austria, and Tyrol governments. Teaching Activities: Bachelor’s/Master’s programs for primary education at KPH and secondary education at the University of Vienna’s North-Eastern Network. Grants & Projects: Manages third-party funded initiatives focusing on multilingual support strategies and educational best practices.

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Nava TintarevView profile

Professor

Johannes Kepler University LinzAustria

Nava Tintarev is a Full Professor in Explainable AI at Maastricht University, Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS), Faculty of Science and Engineering. She also holds a visiting professorship at TU Delft. As Director of Research in DACS since 2023, she leads a department of 100 researchers and mentors junior faculty and PhDs. Her educational background includes a Magister in Computer Science from Uppsala University and a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, with early studies in Psychology in Australia. Nava's research focuses on human-centered AI, particularly explainable artificial intelligence (XAI), transparency, fairness, and user control in AI systems. Her work bridges Human-Computer Interaction and AI, emphasizing interactive explanations in recommender systems, search, and decision support. She investigates how users understand and trust AI advice, with applications in media, HR, and public discourse. Her recent publications show a strong trend toward mitigating cognitive biases (e.g., confirmation bias, urban bias), evaluating explanation effectiveness, and designing multimodal, user-adaptive interfaces. She explores logic-style explanations, stance detection, and long-term human-AI collaboration. Best Paper Award at CHI Best Paper Award at CHIIR Best Paper Award at Hypertext Best Paper Award at UMAP Best Paper Award at HCOMP Senior Member of ACM (since 2020) Nava has supervised numerous PhD students and leads major grants including the ROBUST program (~87M), EU ITN on Natural Language for XAI, and industry collaborations with IBM and Twitter. She is co-director of the ICAI TAIM lab on trustworthy media. She serves on editorial boards (UMUAI, TORS), program committees (ECAI, UMAP, RecSys), and advisory bodies including NWO and the incoming IPN board (2026). Her lab brings together interdisciplinary researchers in XAI, computational social science, causal inference, and affective computing.

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Barbara Egger-SchlewitzView profile

Senior Lecturer

Paris Lodron University of SalzburgAustria

Barbara Egger-Schlewitz is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salzburg , affiliated with the School of Education and the Department of Educational Science, School Research and School Practice . She specializes in educational science, teacher training, and gifted education. Previously, she served as a federal teacher at Herz-Jesu-Missionare private grammar school for 15 years and taught German as a foreign language at the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITH). Her professional experience includes roles at Puch Urstein University of Applied Sciences and the Austrian Center for Gifted Education and Research (ÖZBF). She currently teaches in both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at the University of Salzburg. Education: Studied Spanish and Italian for teaching. Research Interests: Focuses on pedagogical training for international students, language education, and giftedness research. Her work integrates practical teaching experience with educational research, emphasizing applied methodologies in teacher training. Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed, but actively involved in pedagogical training programs at ITH and the University of Salzburg. Departments & Affiliations: Member of the Department of Educational Science and contributes to the Teacher Training program at ITH.

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Monika AngererView profile

Researcher

Paris Lodron University of SalzburgAustria

Dr. Monika Angerer is a Senior Scientist in the Department of Psychology at the University of Salzburg, affiliated with the Laboratory for Sleep, Cognition & Consciousness Research within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. She holds a PhD in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) and is concurrently completing clinical psychology training at the Austrian Academy for Psychology. Since March 2024, she has also served as a Psychologist at the Hospital 'Barmherzige Brüder' in Salzburg, integrating clinical and research expertise. Her educational background includes a Master’s in Psychology (cognitive neuroscience), a Bachelor’s in Educational Science, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Nursery Education. She has been continuously involved in research at the University of Salzburg since 2016, progressing from Research Assistant to Senior Scientist. Dr. Angerer’s research focuses on disorders of consciousness, chronobiology, circadian rhythms in brain-injured patients, prenatal and postnatal influences on infant development, early dyadic interactions, and attachment . Her work combines neurophysiological measurements (e.g., actigraphy, HRV) with behavioral and developmental assessments. She has led and co-led significant research projects, including an FWF-funded study on prenatal programming and cognitive development. Her 15 most recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in sleep science, neurorehabilitation, infant development, and pandemic-related mental health . Key themes include circadian rhythm entrainment through daylight exposure, neural speech tracking in newborns, maternal mental health, and parent-infant interaction. Her work spans high-impact journals such as Sleep , BMC Medicine , and European Journal of Neurology . Dissertation Prize for Natural Sciences 2023 (University of Salzburg) Wilhelm Strubreither Prize 2022 (Austrian Association for Neuropsychology) Christian-Doppler-Award 2021 (Land Salzburg) Multiple merit scholarships and presentation awards Dr. Angerer has been actively involved in academic service, including serving as Early Career Researcher Representative for the Austrian Association for Psychology (2020–2023). She regularly presents at international conferences such as ESRS, SLTBR, and ASSC. While no formal advisees are listed, she collaborates extensively with researchers and students in the Sleep Lab. She is a member of several professional societies and serves as a reviewer for journals including Clocks & Sleep , Clinical Neurophysiology , and Sleep .

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