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• Social Work with Older Adults and Their Relatives
• Aging Research
• Ambient Assisted Living
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Johannes Pflegerl is a Professor at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, serving as Director of the Ilse Arlt Institute for Social Inclusion Research and Deputy Head of the Department of Social Affairs. He holds a doctorate in sociology from the University of Vienna and has dedicated his career to social work with older adults, interdisciplinary collaboration, and digital inclusion in aging populations. His roles span lecturing since 2007, leading the Master’s program in Social Work (2012–2022), and pioneering research in family caregiving, dementia care, and Ambient Assisted Living. Doctorate in Sociology (University of Vienna) Research Associate at Austrian Institute for Family Research (1995–2005) Lecturer and Researcher at Department of Social Affairs (2005–2007) His research focuses on Social Work with Older Adults , Family Caregiving , and Digital Solutions for Aging Populations . He explores interdisciplinary approaches in palliative care, community nursing, and social prescribing, integrating technology like mixed reality and multiscreen platforms to combat loneliness. Projects include Smart Companion , UmBrello , and XR2Resilience , emphasizing resource-oriented interventions and inclusion of refugees. The 15 most recent articles highlight trends in family group conferencing , data-driven caregiving tools , and digital communication for elderly . These works bridge social work methodologies with technological innovation, addressing challenges in dementia care, interprofessional healthcare, and community-based aging support.

Xiaoming FuView profile

Professor

• Mobile Computing
• Social Computing
• Cloud Computing
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Xiaoming Fu is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Göttingen, Germany, and Founding Director of the Sino-German Institute of Social Computing. He earned a Ph.D. from Tsinghua University (2000) and has held academic positions at TU Berlin (2000-2002) and the University of Göttingen since 2002. His research spans mobile computing, social computing, cloud computing, big data analysis, and networked systems, with a focus on (mobile) social networks, Internet of Things, and software-defined networking. Education : Ph.D. (2000) from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. Key Positions : Founding Director, Sino-German Institute of Social Computing (2015-present); University Professor and Head of Computer Networks Group (2007-present); Assistant Professor (2002-2007); DAAD Visiting Professor at Columbia University (2008-2009); Fulbright Scholar at UCLA (2009). Editorial Leadership : Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Social Computing and ACM Transactions on Social Computing; served on editorial boards of IEEE Network, IEEE Communications Magazine, and others. Research Leadership : Principal Investigator for EU FP6-ENABLE, FP7-GreenICN, H2020 COSAFE, and MobileCloud projects; coordinator of EU H2020 ICN2020 and CleanSky projects. Leadership in Professional Organizations : Vice Chair of IEEE Communications Society Technical Committee on Computer Communications (2010-2012); Chair of IEEE Communications Society and Internet Society Internet Technical Committee (2011-2013); founding co-chair of IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Germany Chapter. Honors and Awards : IEEE Fellow (2022), ACM Distinguished Member (2021), Member of acatech (2024), Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (2017), and more.

Chen Chang-WenView profile

Professor

• Multimedia Signal Processing
• Multimedia Systems
• Image/Video Processing
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Chen Chang-Wen is a Chair Professor of Visual Computing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2021–present). Previously, he was Empire Innovation Professor at the University at Buffalo (2008–2021) and held leadership roles including Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at CUHK Shenzhen (2017–2020). His research focuses on multimedia systems, signal processing, and communication. He is a Fellow of IEEE and SPIE, and has received numerous awards including the Alexander von Humboldt Research Award (2010) and the SUNY Chancellor's Award (2016). Chen has authored over 420 publications and holds three US patents. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications in visual computing, including contributions to autonomous systems, edge networks, and video quality assessment. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems and leads initiatives in global university rankings and accreditation for engineering programs.

• Literary history
• German studies
• Cultural studies
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Sabine Seelbach is a Professor at the Department of Linguistics and Literature, University of Klagenfurt. Her research focuses on medieval German literature, including discourse interferences in vernacular texts, knowledge literature, courtly narratives, and early German humanism. She also engages with cultural studies, hagiography, and narrative theory. Her work explores interdisciplinary connections between medieval literature and modern academic practices, such as editorial studies and the application of narrative theory. Recent publications address topics like swarm dynamics, political microtargeting avoidance, and university third mission initiatives, reflecting her broad intellectual curiosity across humanities and social sciences. Seelbach has contributed to over 35,000 publications, emphasizing methodological innovation in literary analysis. She actively participates in academic governance and peer review, contributing to conferences and editorial boards. Her research bridges historical textual analysis with contemporary societal challenges, maintaining a strong presence in both traditional and emerging scholarly discourses.

• Workflows
• Process Aware Information Systems
• Temporal aspects of Information Systems
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Franziska S. Hollauf is a Researcher at the Department of Informatics Systems, University of Klagenfurt , where she is supervised by Prof. Johann Eder as a PhD candidate. Her work focuses on Workflows , Process-Aware Information Systems , and Temporal & Cost aspects of Information Systems . She has published 5 articles in conferences like the International Conference on Business Informatics (CBI), International Symposium on Temporal Representation and Reasoning (TIME), and CAiSE, examining time-cost trade-offs in service compositions, agile controllability of temporal networks, and cost optimization in workflows. Her email address is Franziska.Hollauf@aau.at .

• Compilers
• Programming Languages
• Embedded Systems
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Walter Binder is affiliated with TU Wien's Faculty of Informatics, Department of Compilers and Languages. He holds the title of Privatdozent and focuses on research in compilers, programming languages, and embedded systems. His work includes contributions to Java processors, cross-profiling techniques, and web services technology. His research interests span compilers and programming languages, embedded systems, and web services technology. He has explored design space exploration for Java processors, cross-profiling methodologies, and interface mediation for web services. His contributions aim to enhance performance and interoperability in both embedded systems and distributed service environments. Binder's publications from 2008–2009 highlight his focus on cross-profiling for Java processors, embedded systems optimization, and resolving interface heterogeneity in web services. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in embedded architectures and service-oriented computing. No scientific awards mentioned. No advising or grant details provided.

Pantelis FrangoudisView profile

Researcher

• Mobile/Wireless Networking
• Edge Computing
• Network Softwarization
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Pantelis Frangoudis is a PostDoctoral Researcher at the Distributed Systems Group of the Vienna University of Technology since 2019. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science (2012), M.Sc. (2005), and B.Sc. (2003) from the Department of Informatics, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) , Greece. His research spans Edge Computing , IoT , Network Softwarization , Federated Learning , and Wireless Networking , focusing on adaptive systems and security. Education B.Sc. in Computer Science (2003), AUEB M.Sc. in Computer Science (2005), AUEB Ph.D. in Computer Science (2012), AUEB His research explores Edge Computing Continuum systems, with emphasis on QoS-aware orchestration , serverless edge deployment , and self-adaptive IoT services . Recent work addresses federated learning for 6G , WebAssembly for edge serverless , and dynamic resource allocation in heterogeneous environments. Key projects include AloTwin (2023–2025), INTEND (2024–2026), and EDENSPACE (2019–2022). His publications (2025–2020) cover machine learning for 5G/6G , MEC application orchestration , and IoT security , with a focus on distributed systems and edge-cloud collaboration . Scientific Awards ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Post-Doctoral Fellowship He has supervised multiple diploma theses at TU Vienna, including topics like serverless edge computing , traffic light AI optimization , and vertical farming IoT systems . His collaborations with institutions like EURECOM (France) and IRISA/INRIA (France) reflect a global academic footprint.

Ugo MontanariView profile

Professor

• Semantics of concurrency
• Process description languages
• Constraint programming
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Ugo Montanari is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pisa since 1976. Previously, he worked as a Researcher at the IEI Institute of the Italian National Research Council in Pisa from 1971-1976. Research Interests : His scholarly work spans multiple areas in theoretical computer science, focusing on formal semantics of concurrent systems process algebras and description languages constraint programming methodologies graph rewriting formalisms coordination models for distributed computation algebraic and categorical approaches to concurrency network-aware programming paradigms service-oriented computing architectures Scientific Recognition : Montanari has received significant honors including Ordine del Cherubino (1995) Grande Ufficiale title from the Italian President (2006) Ultimo Novecento-Pisa 2000 nel mondo international prize (2004) Membership in Gruppo 2003 for being among the most cited ISI authors

• Software Engineering
• Model-Driven Engineering
• Software Architecture
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Alexander Egyed serves as a full Professor at the Institute of Software Systems Engineering, Johannes Kepler University Linz, where he directs the LIT Secure and Correct Systems Lab. His leadership spans 350+ research outputs and 50+ projects, with current active grants securing research through 2029 in critical software engineering domains. His research focuses on advancing model-driven engineering practices through innovations in software evolution, variability management, and process guidance. Key contributions include reactive link propagation for model consistency, AI-driven refactoring of legacy systems, and industrial-strength process compliance solutions. His work bridges formal methods with practical industrial applications, particularly in secure system development and software modernization. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a pronounced shift toward AI-integrated solutions for legacy system transformation, with consistent emphasis on scalable techniques for model consistency and variability control. This trajectory demonstrates increasing industrial collaboration in developing actionable engineering guidance tools. His scientific excellence is recognized through: ACM Best Paper Award (2015) ACM Recognition of Service Award (2024) ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Awards (2021, 2023) Best Paper Award (2014) Professor Egyed currently leads major funded initiatives including the FWF-sponsored 'Co-Existence of Modeling Language Versions and Co-Evolution' (2025-2029) and dual 'RefactorAI' projects for legacy system modernization (FFG 2025-2028). His supervision of 12 graduate students reflects commitment to academic mentorship alongside his extensive editorial and program committee service across 147 recorded academic activities. He directs the LIT Secure and Correct Systems Lab, a nexus for interdisciplinary research in formal verification, model-driven security, and AI-assisted software engineering, maintaining strong industry partnerships for real-world validation of research outputs.

• Software Engineering
• Semantic Analysis
• Microservices
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Johann Glock is a PhD candidate and university assistant (Univ.-Ass.) in the Software Engineering Research Group (SERG) at the University of Klagenfurt, Austria. His research is supervised by Prof. Martin Pinzger. He is affiliated with the Department of Informatics Systems and contributes to the Team ICS Eder. His work focuses on software engineering challenges, including developer understanding of code changes, microservice API evolution, and semantic analysis techniques. Education: Holds BSc and MSc degrees (exact institutions unspecified). Research interests span semantic differencing, API evolution strategies, software quality metrics, and developer productivity tools. His recent publications investigate symbolic execution-based methods for code comprehension and empirical studies on microservice architecture challenges. Publications emphasize practical software engineering solutions, with a focus on improving developer workflows and system maintainability. He has contributed to tools like PASDA for semantic code comparison and studies on design patterns' impact on software quality. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. Teaching involvement includes software practicum courses and project supervision. Active in the Interactive Systems Research Team (IAS) and contributes to ongoing projects in software engineering and HCI.

• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Work Informatics
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Julia Böck serves as a Junior Researcher at the Media Computing Research Group within the Institute for Creative Media/Technologies at FH St. Pölten's Department of Media and Digital Technologies. Her work focuses on developing practical visualization tools for social work and healthcare applications. Her research interests center on data visualization techniques applied to real-world social and healthcare challenges. She specializes in creating accessible digital tools like easyBiograph (for biographical time bar visualization) and easyNWK (for ego-centered network mapping) that transform complex social work diagnostics into intuitive visual interfaces. Her work bridges human-computer interaction with practical social service applications. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in applied visualization for social domains , particularly in social work diagnostics and Austrian healthcare system analysis. Her work consistently focuses on creating practical tools that address specific pain points in social work practice and emergency medical services management. She actively contributes to the TransSoDia project focused on transnational digital learning in cooperative social diagnostics, developing educational approaches for social work professionals. Her collaborations primarily involve researchers from FH St. Pölten's visualization and social work domains. Böck maintains strong connections with social work practitioners through her tool development, creating tangible applications that directly impact social service delivery. Her laboratory work centers on the Media Computing Research Group's facilities at Campus-Platz 1, where she develops and tests visualization prototypes with end-users.

• Semantic Web
• Linked Open Data
• Knowledge Management
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Klaus Tochtermann serves as a Professor at the Institute of Human-Centred Computing within the Faculty of Computer Science at Graz University of Technology. His research spans multiple dimensions of web technologies and knowledge management systems, with particular focus on the Semantic Web and Linked Open Data ecosystems. His research interests center on Semantic Web technologies , Linked Open Data applications , and knowledge management systems . Tochtermann explores how semantic technologies can transform information retrieval, knowledge organization, and collaborative processes in digital environments. His work investigates the economic implications of data value chains within the Web of Data ecosystem and develops methodologies for harvesting and integrating distributed knowledge resources. Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent contributions to Semantic Web standards, with increasing focus on practical applications of Linked Data in enterprise and academic contexts since 2008. His work bridges theoretical computer science with real-world implementation challenges in knowledge-intensive domains. Stipendiat der Max Kade Foundation (1996) Tochtermann has led numerous significant research projects including EU-funded initiatives like MATURE (Continuous social learning in knowledge networks), ICT_ENSURE (European ICT environmental sustainability research), and FIT-IT Lasso (Lookup & Alignment Service with Semantic Open data). His project portfolio demonstrates strong collaboration with European research institutions and industry partners, addressing critical challenges in knowledge networking and semantic technologies. He actively contributes to academic discourse through conference organization, including I-Know 2009, and maintains engagement with practical applications through press contributions such as 'Bibliotheksgespräche - Future Internet und die Bibliotheskwelt'.

• Blockchain Applications
• Process Compliance
• Distributed Systems
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Walid Fdhila is a Researcher in the Security and Privacy group within the Faculty of Computer Science, focusing on blockchain applications and process management systems. His technical expertise spans distributed systems, privacy-enhancing technologies, and compliance verification. Research domains include: Blockchain-based audit systems for healthcare Privacy-preserving federated learning Cryptocurrency transaction anonymity Process compliance in decentralized environments Verification of distributed business processes He leads the 'Decentralized Trust in Digital Societies' project and develops applications of distributed ledger technology. Recent work creates frameworks for privacy-aware process execution across organizational boundaries.

• Cloud Computing
• Internet of Things
• Edge Analytics
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Hong-Linh Truong is Professor leading research in distributed systems at TU Wien. His work focuses on cloud-edge architectures, IoT systems, and elastic computing infrastructures. Core research areas: Elastic cloud service provisioning IoT-cloud system interoperability Edge analytics frameworks Cyber-physical system verification His publications address challenges in managing distributed cloud systems, IoT security, and quality-aware service delivery.

Stefan SchulteView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Engineering
• Elastic Computing
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Stefan Schulte is an Associate Professor at TU Wien's Faculty of Informatics, holding a habilitation in Computer Science. His roles include Vice Dean of Academic Affairs for Business Informatics. He earned a diploma in economics, bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of Oldenburg, and master’s from the University of Newcastle. He completed his PhD at TU Darmstadt and habilitation at TU Wien. His research focuses on data engineering, elastic computing, IoT, QoS/QoE, fog computing, and blockchain for data provenance. He leads projects like SIMPLI-CITY and CREMA, coordinating EU-funded initiatives. Education: Diploma in Economics (Oldenburg), BSc Computer Science (Oldenburg), MSc Information Technology (Newcastle), PhD (TU Darmstadt, 2010), habilitation (TU Wien, 2018). Research Interests: Data stream processing in IoT and smart systems Elastic computing frameworks for cloud/fog environments Blockchain applications for verification and interoperability QoS optimization in distributed systems Smart mobility and manufacturing systems Publications: Over 100 refereed papers in top venues like IEEE Transactions on Services Computing and VLDB. Recent work emphasizes fog computing architectures and cross-blockchain solutions. Awards: Multiple best paper awards (ESOCC 2020, Blockchain-2020), teaching recognition, and prestigious awards for student theses (OCG Incentive Award, Vienna City Awards). Grants/Advising: Coordinated EU projects SIMPLI-CITY and CREMA, supervised over 30 theses. Active in PhD supervision for Cyber-Physical Production Systems. Labs/Teams: Director of TU Wien's Distributed Systems Group (DSG), leading Fog Computing and Blockchain research initiatives.