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Till BärnighausenView profile

Professor

• Global Health
• Epidemiology
• Public Health
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Prof. Dr. Dr. Till Bärnighausen is the Alexander von Humboldt University Professor and Director of the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health. He holds adjunct roles at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Wellcome Trust’s Africa Health Research Institute. His research focuses on causal impacts of global health interventions, health system innovations, and methodological advancements in population health. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 63, his work spans HIV/AIDS, climate-smart health systems, and non-communicable diseases. Affiliations: University of Heidelberg (Director, Heidelberg Institute of Global Health), Harvard University (Adjunct Professor), Wellcome Trust’s Africa Health Research Institute (Senior Faculty). Education: MD (University of Heidelberg, 1998), ScD (Harvard, 2008), multiple MSc degrees in Health Systems Management and Financial Economics. His research emphasizes large-scale interventions, including HIV treatment and vaccination programs, and their socioeconomic impacts. He has led studies on life expectancy gains from antiretroviral therapy and the role of health systems in disadvantaged populations. Key projects include climate change and health linkages, digital health innovations, and global health economics. Publications highlight contributions to understanding unmet diabetes care needs in sub-Saharan Africa, regression discontinuity designs in epidemiology, and the economic evaluation of HIV interventions. His work integrates epidemiology, economics, and implementation science to address global health challenges.

• Educational Technology
• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Teacher Professional Development
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Prof. Kira Weber is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hamburg 's Faculty of Education . Her research focuses on AI-driven feedback systems in education, teacher professional development, classroom management, and educational technology adoption. She leads studies analyzing the impact of prompt engineering on AI feedback quality and investigates how teacher educators' AI literacy influences pedagogical practices. Her work bridges educational psychology with technological innovation, emphasizing video-based interventions and peer feedback mechanisms. Her research explores topics such as the role of self-efficacy beliefs in AI tool adoption among student teachers, the effects of expert feedback on pre-service teachers' competencies, and the influence of socioeconomic factors on teacher professional development needs. She has published extensively on professional vision measurement, reflective practice in teacher training, and digital tools for feedback quality enhancement. Recent studies include analyses of LLMs in educational feedback (2025), mixed-methods investigations of teacher educators' AI literacy (2024), and longitudinal studies on peer feedback expertise development (2022–2023). Her work consistently emphasizes practical applications of research in teacher training programs and classroom settings. Prof. Weber's academic contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2017, covering domains from self-concept measurement in primary education to cutting-edge AI applications. She is affiliated with the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education , contributing to both research and pedagogical innovation.

Kay PetersView profile

Professor

• Digital Marketing
• Direct Marketing
• Integrated Marketing Communication
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Prof. Dr. Kay Peters holds the SVI Endowed Professorship for Dialogue Marketing at the University of Hamburg Business School. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Marketing & Dialogue Marketing. He has held this position since joining the faculty and focuses on academic research in marketing communication, digital strategies, and customer management. His office is located at Room 3123, Von-Melle-Park 5, Hamburg. Prof. Peters' academic career includes editorial roles for prestigious journals such as the International Journal of Research in Marketing and Journal of Marketing Research . He served on the jury for the IT Innovation Award (2010-2013) and assisted in editorial work for the Journal of Business Administration (2004-2009). His research spans digital marketing, cross-media strategies, and customer equity management. His publications reflect a focus on global marketing dynamics, digital communication effectiveness, and integrated marketing synergies. Recent work emphasizes frameworks for social media metrics and cross-border direct marketing strategies. His research often bridges theoretical marketing principles with practical industry applications. Prof. Peters collaborates with international institutions and has advised on digital transformation projects. His expertise is sought in editorial boards and academic committees, contributing to the advancement of marketing science and business strategies.

• Social Media in Political Conflicts
• Human-Computer Interaction
• ICT for Social Activism
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Dr. Konstantin Aal is a researcher at the Department of Business Informatics and New Media within the Faculty of Information Systems and New Media at the University of Siegen, Germany. Having joined the university in 2012 after completing his studies in Business Informatics there, Dr. Aal has established himself as a prominent researcher at the intersection of technology, social activism, and human-computer interaction. Dr. Aal's educational background is rooted in Business Informatics at the University of Siegen, where he also completed his major dissertation on the social platform come_NET and its use by children as part of the come_IN project. His academic journey reflects a consistent focus on the social implications of technology. His research interests span several critical areas in contemporary socio-technical studies. Dr. Aal investigates how social media platforms are used in political conflicts and activism, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region, with specific attention to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and content moderation practices. He also explores human-technology interaction in contexts of aging and dementia care, human-wildlife conflict, and the digital transformation of rural communities. His work consistently emphasizes participatory design approaches, ethical considerations in technology development, and the importance of cultural sensitivity in global technology deployments. Dr. Aal's publication record shows a strong trajectory of impactful research, with particular emphasis on understanding how marginalized communities appropriate technology for their needs. His recent work on the "PlurAIverse" concept expands design paradigms for artificial intelligence to be more inclusive and culturally sensitive, while his ethnographic work in conflict zones reveals critical insights about digital activism under surveillance. Member of the research team for iStoppFalls (fall prevention for elderly) Contributor to multiple EU-funded projects on digital inclusion and socio-informatics Active participant in the Socio-Informatics research program at the University of Siegen Dr. Aal's work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, often developing technologies in close collaboration with community stakeholders. His approach emphasizes "grounded design" - developing technological solutions that emerge from deep understanding of local practices and needs.

• European Union and EU Member States
• Political Economy
• Political participation
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Prof. Rainer Eising is a Professor of Comparative Government and Policy Analysis at Ruhr University Bochum's Faculty of Social Sciences, leading the Chair of Comparative Politics. He heads the interdisciplinary European Culture and Economy (ECUE) study program, focusing on European integration and political systems. His academic career includes roles as a Professor at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2005–2007), Assistant Professor at FernUniversität Hagen (2000–2006), and a Jean-Monnet Fellow at the European University Institute (1999–2000). Education: Political Science and Public Administration from University of Konstanz, Amherst College, and Columbia University (1987–1993). Doctorate in Philosophy from University of Mannheim (1999). Research focuses on EU governance, political economy, and policy analysis. He reviews for journals like European Union Politics , Journal of European Public Policy , and Comparative Political Studies . Active in academic networks such as the German Political Science Association and Swiss National Science Foundation. No specific grants or awards are listed, but his work engages with funding bodies like the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and German Research Foundation. He coordinates the ECUE program, fostering international collaboration in European studies.

Jana-Rebecca RehseView profile

Assistant Professor

• Business Process Management
• Process Mining
• User Behavior Mining
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Prof. Dr. Jana-Rebecca Rehse serves as Assistant Professor for Management Analytics at the University of Mannheim Business School, where she leads the Chair of Management Analytics within the Information Systems department. Her academic work bridges theoretical research with practical business applications, focusing on data-driven approaches to business process optimization. Her primary research interests encompass User Behavior Mining , Process Mining , and AI applications in business process management . Rehse investigates how organizations can leverage process mining techniques to extract meaningful insights from event logs, with particular attention to conformance checking, process resilience assessment, and the practical implementation challenges businesses face when adopting these technologies. Her work frequently addresses the intersection of human behavior and process execution, examining how user interactions with IT systems can be analyzed to improve process design and user experience. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear research trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated integration of artificial intelligence with traditional process mining techniques. Starting with foundational work on reference model mining and process discovery methodology, her research has evolved to address cutting-edge applications of generative AI, explainable AI, and predictive analytics in business process contexts. The majority of her work appears in top-tier information systems and business process management journals including Information Systems, Process Science, and ACM Transactions publications, demonstrating her significant contributions to the field. Professor Rehse actively collaborates with industry partners including Siemens and MEHRWERK, offering thesis opportunities and research projects that address real-world business challenges. Her current call for applications includes work-study programs at Siemens and master thesis topics focused on conformance checking in cooperation with MEHRWERK. She has recently introduced innovative thesis topics exploring the use of Generative AI for Emotion Identification, reflecting her forward-looking research agenda that anticipates emerging technological trends and their business implications.

Gerald SchneiderView profile

Professor

• European Union Politics
• International Political Economy
• Conflict Management
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Gerald Schneider is a Professor of International Politics at the University of Konstanz, Germany, serving as Head of the Chair of International Politics since 1997. He holds a PhD from the University of Zürich (1991) and has held academic positions at institutions such as the University of Michigan, University of Stuttgart, and visiting roles at Sciences Po Paris and Harvard University. His research focuses on European Union decision-making, armed conflict causes/consequences, international political economy, and administrative inequality. Schneider has supervised over 30 doctoral students, many of whom pursue academic careers globally. He has led editorial roles for journals like European Union Politics and served as President of the European Political Science Association (2013–2015). His work bridges theoretical rigor with empirical analysis, emphasizing bargaining processes in political decisions. Education: PhD in Political Science, University of Zürich (1991) Key Roles: Executive Editor of European Union Politics , former Program Chair of the International Studies Association (ISA) Research Themes: EU policy dynamics, sanctions efficacy, migration/asylum policies, conflict forecasting His contributions include over 240 publications and datasets like KOSVED and EUSANCT. Schneider advocates for evidence-based policymaking, particularly in asylum systems, and co-developed the ViEWS early-warning system for political violence.

Doris FischerView profile

Professor

• China's Economic Policies
• Industrial Policies
• Energy Transition
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Prof. Dr. Doris Fischer holds the Chair of China Business and Economics at the University of Würzburg (since 2012) and serves as Vice President for Internationalisation and Alumni since 2021. She earned her PhD in Economics from the University of Giessen after studying Business Administration and Chinese Studies in Hamburg and Wuhan. Her research focuses on China’s industrial policies, energy transition strategies, and the social credit system. Current projects include DFG-funded studies on renewable energy governance (LoSAM) and the bidt-funded analysis of the social credit system’s global impacts. Her academic career includes roles as assistant professor at Duisburg University, senior economist at the German Development Institute (Bonn), and guest professorships at Seikei University (Tokyo) and Freie Universität Berlin. She coordinates major international initiatives like the German-Sino Innovation Platform and chairs academic associations such as the German Association for Asian Studies (DGA). Key Research Themes: Energy transition management, innovation systems, global economic competition, and China’s international engagement Professional Roles: Editor of the China – Politics and Economics book series (Nomos), peer reviewer for DFG, Humboldt Foundation, and leading journals Grants & Networks: Led DFG projects on industrial policy (2018-2023), coordinated EU-China climate tech collaborations (2007-2012), and advises the DAAD's China programs Her publications span over three decades, analyzing China’s economic reforms, media marketization, and the evolution of state-enterprise relations. She actively bridges academic research with policy-making through advisor roles and public lectures.

M.K. WeerasingheView profile

Professor

• National Libraries
• Library Technical Services
• Library Management
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M.K. Weerasinghe is a Senior Professor and Head of the Department of Library and Information Science at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. He has held multiple leadership roles including Director General of the National Library and Documentation Services Board (2008–2010) and Acting Head of his department on multiple occasions. His academic journey includes a B.A. from the University of Kelaniya, an M.Lib.I.Sc. from Punjab University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Antwerp, Belgium. His research focuses on national libraries, technical services, and e-information systems. Notable projects include proposals for cultural national libraries and collaborative frameworks for library networks. He has authored over 30 research papers and presented at international conferences in Japan, Germany, and the U.S., addressing topics like leadership ethics and organizational restructuring of national libraries. Professor Weerasinghe has received prestigious awards including the British Council Grants (1999, 2003) and a President’s Fund Scholarship (2005). He coordinates diploma and master’s programs in Library Science, emphasizing curriculum development and practical training. His work extends to community projects such as providing library resources to schools in difficult areas and promoting Buddhist literature preservation. He currently serves as Course Coordinator for multiple Library Science programs and has been a key figure in shaping Sri Lanka’s library policies through his advisory roles in national committees and international conferences.

• Electronic Design Automation (EDA)
• Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems
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Prof. Wolfgang Ecker is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the Chair of Design Automation within the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology . His research focuses on Electronic Design Automation (EDA), RISC-V processor architectures, and hardware-software co-design. He leads projects advancing EDA tools for embedded systems, neural network acceleration, and formal verification methodologies. Ecker's work bridges machine learning techniques with traditional EDA challenges, addressing topics like energy-efficient AI inference and automated documentation generation. His contributions span compiler optimization, FPGA implementations, and fault analysis in digital systems. Recent research highlights include contributions to the TRISTAN project for RISC-V ecosystem development, model-driven architecture frameworks, and AI-driven timing analysis. He actively collaborates on open-source EDA tools and explores Rust-based embedded systems development. Ecker’s lab emphasizes practical applications in edge computing and automotive microcontroller safety, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration across TUM’s CIT School. His publications (15 most recent listed) reflect a focus on EDA tool innovation, processor design, and leveraging machine learning for hardware optimization. While no specific awards are mentioned, his involvement in ERC-funded projects and leadership in international collaborations underscores his academic impact.

Martin OttoView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Logic
• Model Theory
• Complexity Theory
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Prof. Martin Otto is a Professor of Mathematics at the Technische Universität Darmstadt, specializing in Logic and Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science. He holds a position in the Department of Mathematics (Fachbereich 4) and serves as Dean of Studies. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Freiburg (1990), habilitation from RWTH Aachen (1996), and prior roles as a Lecturer/Reader at Swansea University (1999–2003). Research Interests: Mathematical Logic, Model Theory, Complexity Theory, Algorithmic Model Theory, Finite Model Theory, and Logic in Computer Science. Notable contributions include work on bisimulation, guarded logics, and inquisitive semantics. His research bridges structural properties in mathematics and computational expressiveness. Teaching: Courses span Mathematical Logic, Model Theory, Linear Algebra, and Modal Logics. Recent offerings include Introduction to Mathematical Logic (2024/25), Logic & Knowledge Representation, and advanced seminars on model-theoretic topics. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed papers in journals like the Journal of Symbolic Logic, and conference proceedings such as LICS and CSL. Key works address guarded fragments, bisimulation invariance, and finite model theory applications. Affiliations: Member of the Logic Group at TU Darmstadt. Editorships include the Bulletin of Symbolic Logic and Lecture Notes in Logic. Organized workshops like AlMoTh 2020 (cancelled due to pandemic) and participated in Simons Institute programs (2016).

Andrea WaltherView profile

Professor

• Nonlinear Optimization
• Algorithmic Differentiation
• Mathematical Optimization
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Andrea Walther is a Professor of Mathematical Optimization at the Humboldt University of Berlin, holding a position within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. She leads the Mathematical Optimization research group at the Institute of Mathematics, focusing on algorithmic differentiation, nonlinear optimization, and applied mathematics. Her academic journey includes a Diploma in Business Mathematics (1996, University of Bayreuth), a PhD (1999, TU Dresden), and habilitation (2008, TU Dresden). She has held roles such as Junior Professor at TU Dresden (2007–2008) and Professor at the University of Paderborn (2009–2019) before joining Humboldt in 2019 as a MATH+ Professor. Education : 1991–1996: Studies in Business Mathematics, University of Bayreuth 1996: Diploma in Business Mathematics, University of Bayreuth 1999: PhD in Mathematics, TU Dresden 2008: Habilitation, TU Dresden Her research interests center on optimization methods, particularly algorithmic differentiation (e.g., ADOL-C software), nonsmooth optimization, and applications in engineering and machine learning. She leads initiatives like the Cluster of Excellence MATH+ and contributes to projects such as the Transregio 154. Key Projects: Co-PI of DFG Project 'Mixed-integer non-smooth optimization for gas market problems' (2020–2022) Principal Investigator in MATH+ Projects (EF3-7, AA2-7) Co-developer of ADOL-C, a widely used tool for algorithmic differentiation Notable awards include being a SIAM Fellow. Her work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications, with contributions to energy sector optimization, inverse problems, and computational frameworks for solving complex systems.

Sebastian MaierView profile

Researcher

• Distributed Systems
• Operating Systems
• Many-Core Architectures
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Sebastian Maier is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science 4 (Distributed Systems and Operating Systems) at Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, part of the Faculty of Engineering. His work focuses on invasive computing, many-core architectures, and distributed systems. He has contributed to projects like the iRTSS (Invasive Run-Time Support System) and the OctoPOS kernel, emphasizing system software for resource arbitration and latency-aware systems. Maier has taught courses such as System-level Programming in C and Operating Systems exercises from 2013 to 2019. His research interests include hardware-software co-design, embedded systems security, and runtime systems for future architectures. He has advised students on thesis topics like distributed TCP/IP stacks and asynchronous communication interfaces in many-core systems. His recent work explores dynamic hardware-managed queues (DySHARQ) and resource arbitration mechanisms for tile-based architectures. These efforts aim to optimize parallel processing and real-time performance in embedded systems. Maier has also collaborated on latency-aware operating systems (LAOS) and security in embedded systems (SESES). Key Projects: iRTSS, AAM (Asynchronous Abstract Machines), SHARQ, LAOS Lab/Teams: Part of the Invasive Computing SFB/TRR 89 project (Project C1) His publications span conferences like ROME, ROSS, and HiPEAC, addressing challenges in many-core kernel design, scalability, and hardware-accelerated systems. Current research trends focus on adapting system software to heterogeneous and dynamic many-core environments.

Ulrich ParlitzView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Chaos Theory
• Biomedical Physics
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Ulrich Parlitz is an Adjunct Professor of Physics at Georg-August-University Göttingen and a Scientist leading the Biomedical Physics Group at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, and biomedical applications, particularly in cardiac dynamics and excitable media. He has held visiting positions at institutions like UC San Diego and the Santa Fe Institute. Education: 1987 PhD in Physics, Georg-August-University Göttingen 1984 Diploma in Physics, Georg-August-University Göttingen Research Interests: Analysis of nonlinear systems (neurons, lasers, oscillators) Bifurcation and chaos phenomena Data-based modeling and synchronization control Wave dynamics in excitable media (e.g., cardiac arrhythmias) Fractal dimension estimation and reservoir computing Labs/Teams: Leads the Biomedical Physics Group at MPI-DS and contributes to the IMPRS Program in Physics of Biological and Complex Systems.

Sven ApelView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Software Variability and Configuration
• AI-based Program Generation and Optimization
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Sven Apel is Professor of Computer Science at Saarland University, where he holds the Chair of Software Engineering and directs the Saarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science within the Saarland Informatics Campus. His research aims to advance software engineering into an era of intensive automation by developing methods, tools, and theories for building efficient, reliable, and maintainable software systems, with a strong emphasis on the human factor and interdisciplinary inquiry. His primary research interests include software variability and configuration, AI-based program generation and optimization, socio-technical software analysis, and the application of empirical and neurophysiological methods to study program comprehension. He actively collaborates with industry partners such as Siemens AG, Bosch Engineering, and Airbus Helicopters to apply his research in real-world contexts. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend towards integrating artificial intelligence and neurocognitive methods into software engineering, focusing on configurable systems, performance modeling, debugging processes, and the scientific validity of empirical studies. His work spans top venues like ICSE, FSE, ASE, and IEEE TSE. ERC Advanced Grant “Brains On Code” ASE Fellow ACM Distinguished Member Hugo Junkers Award for Research and Innovation Heisenberg Professorship (DFG) Emmy-Noether Fellowship (DFG) Best Doctoral Dissertation Awards (University of Magdeburg, Ernst-Denert Foundation, 2007) Most Influential Paper Awards (SPLC'19, ICPC'22, GPCE'23) ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Awards (ICSE'15, ICSE'21) Best Paper Awards (SPLC'11, Modularity'15, Academy of Management'18) Distinguished Reviewer Awards (ASE'18, ICSE'24, FSE'24) Sven Apel has secured significant research funding, including an ERC Advanced Grant (€2.5M) and multiple DFG grants as Principal Investigator and Project Leader. He has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students and is actively involved in the academic community through program committees for major conferences like ICSE, FSE, and ASE. His work is conducted within a collaborative environment that includes close partnerships with researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics and other institutions within the Saarland Informatics Campus.