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Andreas HarthView profile

Professor

• Decentralized information systems
• World Wide Web technologies
• Blockchain environments
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Harth holds the Chair of Business Information Systems, especially Technical Information Systems, at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), where he has been a faculty member since 2018. He also serves as a department head at the Fraunhofer IIS-SCS in Nuremberg. His academic work spans both theoretical research and practical applications in decentralized information systems, with strong connections to industry through numerous collaborative projects. Harth completed an apprenticeship as a banker before studying computer science. He earned his doctorate from the Digital Enterprise Research Institute at the National University of Ireland, Galway, and completed his habilitation at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. His academic journey included teaching and research stays at the universities of Heidelberg, Innsbruck, Stanford, and Southern California, providing him with a global perspective on information systems research. His research focuses on developing methods and technologies for decentralized information systems found in the World Wide Web and blockchain environments, with applications in companies. He investigates data integration using Semantic Web and Linked Data technologies, process modeling languages, and their applications in the Internet of Things, Web of Things, and Industry 4.0 contexts. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical business applications, particularly in data sovereignty and decentralized architectures. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward Solid protocol applications, knowledge graph technologies, and the integration of large language models with semantic web technologies. His research increasingly focuses on practical implementations in enterprise settings, healthcare data management, and manufacturing systems, demonstrating the real-world applicability of his theoretical work. As a member of FAU's research focus on Digitalization and Innovation, Harth collaborates with strategic partners including the Fraunhofer Institute for Information Systems (IIS) and major German industrial companies. His work contributes significantly to FAU's position as one of Germany's most research-intensive universities, particularly in the fields of business informatics and decentralized systems.

Scott PeeplesView profile

Professor

• Nineteenth-century American literature and culture
• Edgar Allan Poe studies
• Gothic literature
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Scott Peeples is a Professor in the English Department at the College of Charleston, where he has taught American literature and writing since 1996. His scholarly work focuses on Edgar Allan Poe, Gothic literature, urban studies, and nineteenth-century American culture, with notable books including The Man of the Crowd: Edgar Allan Poe and the City (2020) and The Afterlife of Edgar Allan Poe (2004). Ph.D., American Literature, Louisiana State University M.A., English, College of William and Mary B.A., American Studies, Georgetown University His research examines Poe's itinerant life and urban experiences, challenging myths about the author while analyzing intersections of race, class, and gender in literary studies. Recent publications explore topics ranging from Poe's filmic representations to connections between Melville/Dickinson and urban print culture. While his academic output frequently appears in journals like J19 , Leviathan , and Edgar Allan Poe Review , trends in his 15 most recent works emphasize biographical criticism, magazine studies, and interdisciplinary approaches combining literature with visual/media studies. His 2020 book The Man of the Crowd particularly highlights Poe's urban environments and their impact on his writing. Peeples maintains active academic engagement through teaching courses on American literature, directing departmental work from 2012-2017, and serving as past president of the Poe Studies Association. His work demonstrates consistent focus on literary context and authorial legacy.

Florian I. SchmidtView profile

Assistant Professor

• Molecular Immunology
• Inflammasome Biology
• Nanobody Technology
• +4 more

Florian I. Schmidt is a Principal Investigator and Assistant Professor at the Institute of Innate Immunity within the Medical Faculty of the University of Bonn. He leads the Molecular Immunology Group, focusing on molecular regulation of inflammation and antiviral defense mechanisms. His laboratory is part of the Cluster of Excellence 'Immunosensation2' at the University of Bonn and he has co-founded DiosCURE Therapeutics to develop neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 nanobodies for clinical applications. Dr. Schmidt studied Biochemistry at TU Munich and obtained his PhD at ETH Zurich, where he investigated host cell entry of poxviruses. He received post-doctoral training at the Whitehead Institute/MIT, employing nanobody technology to gain mechanistic insights into inflammasome assembly and infection biology. In 2017, he returned to Germany to establish his independent research group through the prestigious Emmy Noether program of the German Research Foundation (DFG). His research focuses on developing customized nanobodies and engineered protein tools to visualize and perturb inflammasome assembly, pyroptotic cell death, and antiviral immune responses. His laboratory aims to establish non-invasive methods to track inflammatory responses at molecular, complex, and cellular levels, creating experimental settings that address human immunobiology in its physiological environment. Current projects include SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing nanobodies, pyroptosis, organoids, inflammasome assembly, and antiviral innate immune signaling. Dr. Schmidt's work demonstrates a strong trend toward applying nanobody technology to understand and modulate inflammatory pathways, particularly inflammasome activation. His research bridges basic molecular mechanisms with therapeutic applications, as evidenced by his co-founding of DiosCURE Therapeutics. His recent publications show increasing focus on the molecular details of pyroptosis, inflammasome activation through ribotoxic stress response, and development of nanobody-based therapeutics against viral infections and inflammatory conditions. Emmy Noether Program of the DFG (funding to establish independent research group) Co-founder of DiosCURE Therapeutics for clinical development of SARS-CoV-2 nanobodies Dr. Schmidt actively mentors PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, including Florian Nikolaus Gohr, Lisa Schiffelers, Yonas Mehari Tesfamariam, and Jennifer Deborah Wuerth. His laboratory collaborates extensively within the University of Bonn's immunology research ecosystem, particularly with the laboratories of Eicke Latz, Felix Meissner, and Dagmar Wachten. Current research is supported by multiple DFG grants including SFB 1403, SFB TRR 237, SPP 1923, and the Emmy Noether Programme. The Florian I. Schmidt Laboratory operates within the Institute of Innate Immunity at the University Hospital Bonn, located at the Biomedical Center (BMZ 2), Building 12, 2G, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127 Bonn, Germany. The laboratory is part of a vibrant immunology research community within the Cluster of Excellence 'Immunosensation2', facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations across immunology, structural biology, and clinical medicine.

• Explainable AI
• Human-like machine learning
• Explanation Generation
• +7 more

Professor Ute Schmid is a Full Professor of Cognitive Systems at the University of Bamberg, where she has been a faculty member since September 2004. She leads the Cognitive Systems Group within the Bamberg Center of AI (BaCAI), focusing on creating AI systems that generate human-like explanations and reasoning processes. Her research bridges cognitive science and artificial intelligence to develop methods for explanation generation, inductive programming, and interactive machine learning. Professor Schmid's work emphasizes practical applications of explainable AI across diverse domains including image classification, medical diagnosis, and educational technologies. Her research on contrastive explanations, near misses, and human-AI alignment has significantly advanced the field of XAI. She has also pioneered research on AI literacy, recognizing the growing importance of basic AI understanding for responsible tool usage by non-experts. Her publication record demonstrates exceptional productivity and impact, with numerous articles in top-tier venues including Nature Machine Intelligence, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, and the Journal of Web Semantics. Her 2025 paper 'Aligning generalization between humans and machines' represents a significant theoretical contribution to understanding human-machine cognitive alignment. Professor Schmid actively contributes to gender diversity research in computer science through studies examining why women pursue PhDs in the field. She has also made important contributions to computing education, investigating how students acquire programming skills and how AI tools like code generators are integrated into learning processes. As an educator and researcher, Professor Schmid maintains strong international collaborations, with co-authors spanning multiple countries and institutions. Her interdisciplinary approach is evident in her diverse publication venues and collaborative work that bridges computer science, cognitive science, education, and application domains.

Marc RedepenningView profile

Professor

• Rural Geography
• Urban-Rural Relationships
• Spatial Semantics
• +7 more

Professor Marc Redepenning is a distinguished scholar in Cultural Geography at the University of Bamberg's Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Sciences. His academic career spans several decades, with significant contributions to understanding rural spaces, spatial semantics, and urban-rural relationships. As a full professor, he leads research initiatives that bridge theoretical geography with practical applications for community development. Professor Redepenning's research interests center on geographies of rural spaces and sustainable rural futures, local cultures and identities in both urban and rural contexts, and the relationship between city and country as societal self-descriptions. He examines spatial justice, wellbeing geographies, and applies systems-theoretical thinking to geographical questions. His work consistently explores how spatial distinctions function as semantics that shape social realities rather than merely reflecting physical differences. His publication record shows a clear trajectory from his foundational work on spatial theory (2006) through his habilitation on rural figures (2010) to his current focus on contemporary rural-urban dynamics, spatial justice, and community engagement. Recent publications reveal an increasing emphasis on practical applications of geographical theory to address challenges in rural development, community engagement, and spatial inequality. Professor Redepenning actively supervises academic work and has contributed to numerous research projects addressing rural development challenges. His approach combines theoretical rigor with practical relevance, making significant contributions to both academic geography and community development practices in rural regions.

Kristina BismarckView profile

Senior Lecturer

• German Language Didactics
• Children's Literature
• Digital Media in Education
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Dr. Kristina Bismarck serves as a Senior Lecturer and Research Associate at the Chair of Didactics of German Language and Literature at the University of Bamberg. Her academic work focuses on innovative approaches to German language education, particularly in primary school contexts, with special emphasis on children's literature, aesthetic education, and the integration of digital media in teaching practices. Dr. Bismarck's research interests span multiple interconnected areas including German Language Didactics , Children's Literature , Digital Media in Education , Aesthetic Education , and Reading Promotion . Her work consistently bridges theory and practice, developing concrete teaching methodologies that enhance students' linguistic and literary competence through engaging, multimodal approaches. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating digital technologies with traditional literary education while maintaining focus on aesthetic experience and emotional connection. Her work increasingly addresses how teachers can develop 'digital sovereignty' in navigating digital text worlds while preserving the emotional and aesthetic dimensions of literary learning. As an educator, Dr. Bismarck emphasizes practical application through projects that connect university teaching with school practice. Her collaborations with Magellan Publishing House and Hainschule Bamberg demonstrate her commitment to making academic research accessible to practicing teachers and directly applicable in classroom settings. Dr. Bismarck maintains an active research agenda with consistent publication output across multiple venues focused on German language education. Her work appears in journals such as Praxis Deutsch and in specialized publications addressing primary education methodologies.

• History of the World of Work
• History of Accident Insurance
• Social Security History
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Dr. Sebastian Knoll-Jung serves as Research Associate in the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies at Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg, specializing in economic and social history with emphases on labor systems, occupational safety, and educational frameworks. His research integrates archival analysis with interdisciplinary methodologies to examine historical workplace transformations. His scholarly focus spans eight core domains: history of the world of work, accident insurance evolution, business history, social medicine/nursing history, sustainability history, and sports history. Recent publications reveal deep engagement with gendered accident patterns in industrial settings, paradigm shifts in safety prevention, and transnational corporate practices. His monograph From the battlefield of work (2021) established foundational analysis of masculinity's role in workplace accidents during Germany's imperial and Weimar eras. Dr. Knoll-Jung's research outputs demonstrate consistent thematic progression toward understanding humanization of work concepts, particularly through his current Hans Böckler Foundation-funded project examining 1970s-80s workplace humanization movements. His publications increasingly integrate transnational perspectives while maintaining German historical contexts. His scholarly contributions have received significant recognition: 2021 German Design Award for commemorative publication Caring and Helping 2020 Most Beautiful Books in Germany award (Academic Books category) 2020 Tokyo TDC Annual Award inclusion 2019 DDC Silver Award and TDC Certificate of Typographic Excellence Dr. Knoll-Jung actively supervises graduate theses while leading the 'Humanization of Working Life' project, which examines implementation challenges of workplace humanization concepts during economic crises. His supervision emphasizes source criticism and interdisciplinary methodology within German labor history frameworks. He contributes to multiple research ecosystems including the SFB 138 'Historical Security Research' collaborative center, PCBH network for transnational corporate history, and interdisciplinary 'Humanization of Work' working group. His institutional memberships span the German Labour History Association, Trade Union History Working Group, and Interdisciplinary Men's and Gender Studies network.

• Teacher Mentoring
• Inclusive Education
• Research-Based Learning
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Annchristin Ellersiek serves as a Researcher at Paderborn University's Faculty of Arts and Humanities within the Institute of Educational Science. Based at the Technology Park (Room TP12.1.7), she specializes in special educational support and inclusion for students with learning disabilities in mainstream schools. Her work bridges university research with practical school implementation through innovative learning workshops and teacher mentoring frameworks. Her research concentrates on four interconnected domains: mentoring systems for teacher professionalization, inclusive pedagogy in heterogeneous classrooms, research-based learning methodologies in university-school partnerships (Hochschullernwerkstätten), and play-based learning strategies. This holistic approach examines how structured mentoring relationships impact new teachers' effectiveness in inclusive settings while developing practical tools for individualized student support. Recent publication trends reveal a strong emphasis on collaborative knowledge production—her 2023-2025 work consistently features co-authorship with school practitioners and跨-disciplinary colleagues. Key themes include network analysis for school development, interdisciplinary dialogue between childhood and primary education research, and translating theoretical inclusion concepts into actionable classroom strategies through university learning workshops. She actively leads the LIFT (Learning Workshop for Inclusion and Individual Support) initiative at Paderborn's Technology Park, which functions as both research laboratory and practical training space. The lab facilitates direct collaboration between university researchers, teacher trainees, and school mentors to develop and test inclusive teaching methods, with particular focus on creating individualized support systems for students with learning disabilities.

Robert OttView profile

Professor

• Hospital Management
• Healthcare Controlling
• Accounting in Healthcare
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Professor Robert Ott is a distinguished faculty member at Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences, where he serves in the Faculty of Applied Health and Social Sciences (GSW). He holds the position of Professor of Controlling, Accounting and Hospital Management and has extensive responsibilities including heading the Hospital Management specialization in the MGW (Management in the Healthcare Industry) degree program, chairing the MGW Alumni Association, and leading the Business Administration program for healthcare professions. Since summer semester 2022, Professor Ott has also taken on a significant role as the academic director of the educational funding division at the Bavarian Center for Innovative Teaching (BayZiel) in Munich, working at 50% capacity while maintaining his university position. Additionally, he serves as the head of hochschule dual (hsd), which coordinates dual study programs across Bavarian universities. Professor Ott's research and teaching focus on hospital management, healthcare controlling, and accounting in healthcare settings. His expertise spans healthcare financing systems, process management in hospitals, and the digital transformation of healthcare institutions. He has authored numerous publications including books on hospital accounting and controlling, with his most recent work examining AI integration in healthcare education (2025) and the establishment of medical controlling as a professional field (2023). His teaching portfolio is extensive, covering multiple programs including the Bachelor's degree in Management in the Healthcare Industry (MGW), Physiotherapy, Nursing Science, and the Master's program in Health Services Research and Management. He is known for integrating practical experience through numerous hospital excursions and industry guest lectures, with over 30 different healthcare professionals having contributed to his courses. Professor of Controlling, Accounting and Hospital Management Head of Hospital Management specialization (MGW program) Chairman of MGW Alumni Association Academic Director at BayZiel (50% position) Head of hochschule dual (hsd) Professor Ott has been instrumental in developing the MGW program over its 10+ year history, organizing events like the MGWmeetsCompany fair that connects students with over 20 healthcare employers. His work bridges academic theory with practical healthcare management, preparing students for successful careers in the healthcare industry.

• Photography
• Visual Communication
• Photo/Film Design
• +7 more

Professor Jörg Winde is a distinguished faculty member at the Department of Design, Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts, where he has served as a Professor since 1999 and as Vice Dean since 2008. With a background in Visual Communication and Photo/Film Design, his career spans both academic and professional photography realms. His research interests encompass a wide range of photographic disciplines including urban landscapes of the Ruhrgebiet region, architectural photography, color theory in industrial settings (documented in his 'Farbräume' project), cultural documentation (notably his long-term project on India 'DEEPAM Das Licht Indiens'), and comparative studies of German mayors' offices. Professor Winde's work consistently bridges artistic practice with academic research and community engagement. His extensive publication record includes exhibition catalogs, research articles in journals like 'Photo International' and 'ORANGE' (the research magazine of Dortmund University), and collaborative publications with international partners. His projects often result in public exhibitions in galleries, museums, and public spaces across Germany and internationally. Notable awards and recognitions: Research prize from the sponsoring association of Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts (2009) Member of the German Society for Photography (DGPh) since 2001 Member of the Association of Freelance Photo Designers (BFF) since 1986 Professor Winde has established a robust framework for student development through international collaborations with institutions in the Czech Republic, China, India, and the UK. His supervision approach emphasizes hands-on experience, cross-cultural exchange, and professional presentation of work. His leadership as Vice Dean of the Department of Design since 2008 demonstrates his significant contribution to academic administration and program development. His work frequently involves partnerships with cultural institutions, municipal governments, and international organizations, providing students with valuable professional networking opportunities and real-world experience in the field of photography and visual communication.

Hannah BernerView profile

Assistant Professor

• German Literature
• German Didactics
• Ballads and Poetry
• +4 more

Hannah Berner is an Academic Advisor (Akademische Rätin) in German Didactics at the Institute for German Language and Literature (IdSL) at Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg (University of Education Freiburg), a position she has held since April 2024. She previously served as an Academic Staff Member in German Didactics at the same institution from April 2021 to March 2024, and completed training as a writing consultant at the university's Writing Center in 2022-2023. Dr. Berner earned her PhD in Newer German Literary Studies from the University of Geneva in 2019 with the highest distinction ('très honorable avec félicitations du jury'). Her academic journey includes a Master's degree in German Literary Studies and French Language and Literature, and a Bachelor's degree in German Language and Literary Studies and Art History, both from the University of Bern. She also holds a teaching diploma for secondary schools from Pädagogische Hochschule Bern. Her research focuses on German literature, particularly ballads and poetry from the 18th and 19th centuries, examining how folk elements are staged within literary works. She has increasingly incorporated educational perspectives, developing didactic approaches for teaching literature and critical thinking. Recent publications demonstrate her expanding interest in children's literature, intercultural competence through literature, and practical applications of literary analysis in educational settings. Dr. Berner's publication record shows consistent scholarly output since 2016, with increasing focus on educational applications of literary analysis. Her work spans traditional literary scholarship on historical texts to contemporary applications in teaching methodology, reflecting her dual expertise in literary studies and education. Recent collaborations indicate a growing interdisciplinary approach connecting literary analysis with educational practice. très honorable avec félicitations du jury (summa cum laude equivalent) for PhD at University of Geneva Dr. Berner is currently developing an interdisciplinary online course 'Critical Thinking and Argumentation at Universities' as part of a Fellowship for Teaching Innovations in Baden-Württemberg. This project demonstrates her commitment to translating scholarly expertise into practical educational tools. While she has supervised students in teaching roles, her primary focus appears to be on curriculum development and scholarly research rather than extensive doctoral supervision. Though she doesn't lead a formal research laboratory, Dr. Berner is actively engaged with the Writing Center at PH Freiburg and collaborates with colleagues across institutions on interdisciplinary projects focused on educational innovation and literary scholarship.

Petra GretschView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Language Didactics
• Language Acquisition
• +7 more

Petra Gretsch is a Professor of Linguistics and Language Didactics at the Institute for German Language and Literature at Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg, where she has held a professorship since 2010. Her academic career spans over 25 years, including positions as Junior Professor (2009-2010), Academic Staff Member (2008-2009), and research roles at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen (1998-2005). She completed her PhD with distinction in 2000 at the University of Tübingen. Her educational background includes a Master's degree from the University of Tübingen (1994) with top grades in all subjects, where she studied General Linguistics (major), Psychology and Computer Science (minors), with additional studies at the University of Edinburgh. Her academic journey began with research assistant work within the DFG project on complex syntax acquisition at the University of Tübingen (1990-1993). Professor Gretsch's research focuses on linguistics and language didactics, particularly continuous language education across educational transitions. Her work examines three dimensions: vertical (educational biography transitions), horizontal (institutional cooperation), and diagonal (multilingualism as a resource). She investigates language acquisition from early childhood through school transitions, with special attention to visual literacy in language learning and language-sensitive teaching across subject areas. Her recent publications (2023-2025) show consistent output in language education, with a focus on language assessment, inclusive education, and digital learning tools. These works demonstrate her commitment to practical applications of linguistic research in educational settings, particularly regarding language support for diverse learners and subject-specific language development. PhD with distinction (s.c.l.) in 2000 Scientific Advisory Board Member of Goethe Institute (since 2024, elected deputy chairperson 2024-2027) Scientific Advisory Board Member of Central Office for Foreign Schools (since 2020) Scientific Advisory Board Member of Daimler and Benz Foundation (2015-2021) Professor Gretsch leads the 'Durchgängige Sprachbildung Freiburg' project (since 2012), which has developed a comprehensive framework for continuous language education across institutional transitions. She also co-leads the Erasmus+ IDE project (2024-2027) on interpreter-mediated deaf education and participates in the STELT project strengthening German language teacher education in Norway. Her international collaborations include work with institutions across Europe, Asia, and South America through the Goethe Institute and ZfA. She directs research on practical applications of language education theory, with particular focus on developing accessible language learning materials like the 'Boto' framework for children aged 3-11, and creating tools for language assessment and support in inclusive educational settings.

• History of Berlin
• Public History
• GDR history
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Dr. Hanno Hochmuth is a historian specializing in contemporary German history, particularly focused on Berlin's urban development, public history, and cultural memory. He currently serves as Project Manager at the Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History Potsdam (ZZF) in the Leibniz Lab "Social Upheavals and Transformations" and teaches courses in Public History at the Free University of Berlin. His academic career spans over two decades, with significant contributions to understanding Berlin's divided history and its contemporary transformations. Dr. Hochmuth completed his doctoral thesis at the Free University of Berlin in 2016 on "Public and Private in Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg." His academic journey began with studies in history with a focus on modern and medieval history at FU Berlin and theater studies/cultural communication at Humboldt University (1997-2004). He earned his MA in 2004 with a thesis on "The class enemy in the classroom. Western television and socialist education in the GDR in the 1970s and 1980s." Dr. Hochmuth's research centers on Berlin's urban history, examining how historical narratives are constructed through public history initiatives, media representations, and urban spaces. His work explores the intersections of private and public spheres in divided Berlin, the role of historical consciousness in contemporary urban development, and how popular media shapes public understanding of history. He has made significant contributions to understanding "Geschichtstourismus" (history tourism) and the commercialization of historical memory in Berlin, with particular attention to sites like the Volkspark Friedrichshain, the Palace of the Republic, and the cultural significance of areas like Prenzlauer Berg. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Berlin's historical landscape, with special attention to how historical memory is embedded in urban spaces and mediated through contemporary culture. Hochmuth examines the commodification of history, from GDR museum shops to historical television series like Babylon Berlin, demonstrating how historical narratives are both shaped by and shape contemporary Berlin. His scholarship bridges academic history with public engagement, making significant contributions to understanding how cities remember and represent their pasts. Dr. Hochmuth has been actively involved in numerous collaborative projects, including the multimedia documentation of the Berlin Wall history (1961-1989/90) with the Federal Agency for Civic Education and the Berlin Wall Foundation. He co-led the exhibition "Ost-Berlin. Die halbe Hauptstadt" at the Ephraim-Palais in Berlin (2019) and continues to develop innovative approaches to public history through his teaching and research. As an educator, Dr. Hochmuth has coordinated the Master's program in Public History at FU Berlin (2008-2011) and continues to teach courses on topics ranging from "Berlin im Nationalsozialismus" to "Babylon Berlin. Stadtgeschichte als Public History." His teaching reflects his research interests, emphasizing the practical application of historical knowledge in public settings, including his ongoing historical city tours in Berlin and Brandenburg since 2005.

Saskia SellView profile

Researcher

• Media Witnessing
• Communication Freedom
• Public Sphere Theory
• +4 more

Saskia Sell is a Research Associate at the Institute of Journalism and Communication Studies, Department of Political and Social Sciences, Free University of Berlin. She has been working at the university since 2010, with a focus on teaching and research in journalism and communication studies. Currently on parental leave since April 2017, she previously served as a PostDoc Research Associate with teaching responsibilities and as a Research Fellow at the Margherita-von-Brentano-Zentrum. Dr. Sell earned her doctorate in Journalism and Communication Studies from the Free University of Berlin in 2016 with a dissertation on "Communication Freedom: Emancipatory Discourses in the Context of Media-Technological Development Processes." Her academic background includes a Magister degree (equivalent to MA) in English/American Studies and Journalism and Communication Studies (2004-2010), with studies at multiple institutions including Humboldt University Berlin, Free University Berlin, University of Warwick, and New York University. Her primary research interests center around Media Witnessing and Communication Freedom , exploring how digital technologies transform public discourse and democratic processes. She investigates the relationship between ICT technology and society, with particular attention to digital journalism ethics and the changing nature of public spheres in the digital age. Her work often examines the tension between technological possibilities and ethical considerations in communication practices, with increasing focus on truth verification mechanisms in online environments. Dr. Sell's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward examining truth verification in digital contexts, media witnessing, and the ethical challenges of digital journalism. Her work increasingly applies epistemic justice frameworks to understand credibility issues in digital communication, analyzing how power dynamics affect whose testimony is accepted as credible in online public spheres. BZHL Best Practice Project award for "Freedom of the Press - Normative Origins and Global Challenges" seminar Certified higher education teaching qualification from Berlin Center for University Teaching Dr. Sell has supervised numerous bachelor's and master's theses in journalism research and has developed practical journalism projects including the MedienLabor relaunch and political data visualization projects. Her teaching integrates theoretical concepts with practical journalistic skills, particularly in digital journalism contexts, and she has coordinated the "Journalism in Dialogue" discussion series. She is actively involved in research collaborations focusing on digital communication ethics, including the edited volume "Media and Truth: Media Ethical Perspectives on Disinformation, Lies, and 'Fake News'" and ongoing work with the European Training Network "G-Versity – Achieving Gender Diversity."

Pascal KleinView profile

Professor

• Physics Education
• Educational Technology
• Cognitive Load Analysis
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Prof. Dr. Pascal Klein is a faculty member at the University of Göttingen , specializing in physics education research within the Department of Physics. His work bridges theoretical physics with pedagogical innovation. Research focuses on the digital transformation of physics education , leveraging eye tracking and multimedia tools to enhance learning. Key projects include developing smartphone-based experiments for introductory mechanics and studying cognitive load during diagram-equation coordination. He contributes to empirical effectiveness analysis and discipline-specific didactics in higher education. Recent publications highlight his exploration of vector field concepts through simulations, strategic analysis of equation-diagram interactions, and stress dynamics in first-year physics students. His methodology emphasizes eye movement tracking to decode learning processes and optimize teaching strategies. The Digiphyslab Project (2022) exemplifies his efforts to integrate digital tools like Jupyter notebooks and smartphone sensors into laboratory settings, both on-campus and for distance learning. He also investigates the effects of dynamic visualizations and augmented reality on comprehension and engagement. His work extends to teacher training and public outreach , including projects on plant identification for student teachers and innovative approaches to non-inertial frames of reference . Collaborative efforts with institutions in Finland and Croatia further underscore his international impact in physics education.