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Nate FosterView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Networking
• Databases
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Nate Foster is a Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University and currently serves as the Associate Dean for Research in the Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. He is also a Visiting Researcher at Jane Street and served as a Visiting Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne during the 2023-24 academic year. His research uses ideas from programming languages to solve problems in networking, databases, and security. BA in Computer Science, Williams College (2001) MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge (2008, all work completed in 2003) PhD in Computer and Information Science, University of Pennsylvania (2009) Foster's research focuses on developing languages and tools that make it easy for programmers to build secure and reliable systems. His current work centers on the design and implementation of languages and tools for programmable networks, particularly using the P4 language. His past work includes bidirectional languages (also known as 'lenses'), database query languages, data provenance, type systems, mechanized proof, and formal semantics. His research group at Cornell has made significant contributions to network verification, software-defined networking, and formal foundations for programmable data planes. Analysis of Foster's recent publications reveals a strong focus on network verification and programming language foundations for networking. His work consistently applies formal methods to practical networking problems, with a particular emphasis on the NetKAT and P4 languages. Over the past five years, his research has evolved toward more complex network verification techniques, including infinite state verification, active learning of network models, and dependently-typed approaches to network programming. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical networking systems, making formal methods accessible to network engineers. ACM Fellow (2025) ACM SIGPLAN Robin Milner Award (2023) ACM SIGCOMM Rising Star Award (2018) NSF CAREER Award (2013) Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2012) Multiple distinguished paper awards across top conferences including POPL, PLDI, and SIGCOMM Foster has advised numerous PhD and Master's students who have gone on to prominent positions in both industry and academia, with many continuing work in programming languages and networking. He has led multiple significant research grants including an NSF CAREER Award and has been involved in the P4 Language Consortium, serving as Chair of the P4 Language Governing Board. His work has been supported by various organizations including NSF, DARPA, and industry partners like Intel and Jane Street. Foster is also active in the programming languages research community, serving on numerous program committees and as Vice Chair of DARPA's Information Science and Technology (ISAT) study group. Foster leads a vibrant research group at Cornell focused on programming languages for networks, with collaborators from academia and industry. His group has developed several influential tools and frameworks including NetKAT, Petr4, and KATch. They maintain strong connections with the P4 community and work closely with industry partners to ensure their research has practical impact on real-world networking systems.

Amadeus GebauerView profile

Researcher

• Cardiac mechanics
• Cardiac growth and remodeling
• Computational mechanics
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Amadeus Gebauer is a Researcher at the Chair of Computational Mechanics within the Institute for Computational Mechanics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), serving as a Research Associate since 2019. His work specializes in computational biomechanics with emphasis on cardiac mechanics modeling, growth and remodeling processes, and multi-physics simulation frameworks. Education: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Munich, 2019 Research Interests: Gebauer's research centers on cardiac mechanics modeling, including growth and remodeling of cardiac tissue, cardiac active tissue mechanics, and medical image processing. He develops advanced computational methods for parallel and high performance computing, particularly through the 4C multi-physics simulation framework. His work integrates constrained mixture models to simulate organ-scale biological processes, bridging computational mechanics with clinical cardiology applications and focusing on mechanobiological stability in cardiac systems. Publication Trends: Gebauer's publications (2018-2025) demonstrate consistent innovation in computational cardiology, primarily using constrained mixture models to address cardiac growth and remodeling. His recent work introduces adaptive integration techniques for history variables and homogenized modeling approaches, while expanding into software benchmarking for cardiac elastodynamics and gastric motility simulations. These contributions highlight his expertise in developing robust numerical methods for multi-physics biomedical problems, with increasing focus on patient-specific applications and high-performance computing solutions. Teaching and Advising: Gebauer teaches core computational mechanics courses including Finite Elemente and Numerische Festkörpermechanik across multiple semesters. He has supervised diverse student projects ranging from term papers to Master's theses, with notable collaborations including Maximilian Grill's shoulder biomechanics research (2020) and Janina Datz's artery geometry framework development (2021). His advising consistently focuses on cardiac mechanics, computational modeling, and medical device simulation. Research Environment: As part of Professor Wolfgang A. Wall's Institute for Computational Mechanics (LNM) at TUM, Gebauer contributes to a leading research group in computational solid/fluid mechanics. The LNM develops the 4C simulation framework for complex engineering and biomedical challenges, with current emphasis on cardiac growth modeling, multi-physics integration, and high-performance computing applications in personalized medicine.

Bernhard J. BergerView profile

Lecturer

• Software Security
• Static Code Analysis
• Machine Learning
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Bernhard J. Berger is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Institute of Embedded Systems, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). His research focuses on software security, static code analysis, machine learning, optimization, and research data management. He has held significant roles such as Program Committee member for ICPC 2025 and MSR 2025, and has received awards including the Best Reviewer Award (ICPC 2023) and Best Engineering Paper Award (SCAM 2019). His work spans interdisciplinary applications including maritime systems security, GPU-accelerated AI, and evolutionary algorithms. Recent studies emphasize AI-driven security tools (e.g., ML-SAST) and domain-specific language approaches to optimization (EvoAl). He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications, with notable work in IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering and Science of Computer Programming. Berger collaborates closely with industry through DAAD review committees and serves on artifact evaluation boards for ISSTA and ARES conferences. Education: Doctoral Thesis (2022), Diploma in Computer Science (2007) Key Projects: ArchSec tool suite, Threat Modeling Frameworks, Bauhaus static analysis methodology Lab Affiliation: Embedded Systems Design Group His advisory roles include Deputy of TUHH's Election Verification Committee and Session Chair at IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation 2023. Current research trends integrate machine learning with static analysis for automated vulnerability detection, while also exploring explainable AI techniques for neural network optimization.

Knut ReinertView profile

Professor

• Algorithmic Bioinformatics
• Genomic Sequence Analysis
• Proteomics
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Professor Knut Reinert is a leading figure in algorithmic bioinformatics at the Free University of Berlin, where he holds a professorship in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He also maintains a significant affiliation with the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin, where he leads the Efficient Algorithms for Omics Data group. His research spans both institutions through the Reinert Lab, which focuses on developing novel computational approaches for biological data analysis. Reinert's educational background includes a Diploma in Computer Science (1994) and a Doctorate (Dr. Ing./Ph.D., 1999, with honors) from the Max-Planck-Institut for Computer Science and Universität des Saarlandes in Saarbrücken. Prior to his professorship, he worked as a computer scientist under Prof. Gene Myers at Celera Genomics in Rockville, USA (1999-2002). His primary research interests center on algorithmic bioinformatics with specific focus on developing novel algorithms and data structures for biomedical mass data analysis. This includes creating mathematical models for genomic sequence analysis and algorithms for mass spectrometry data to detect differential protein expression between normal and diseased samples. His work bridges the gap between computational tool development and practical biological applications, with particular emphasis on NGS and proteomics data. The publications and projects led by Prof. Reinert demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing computational methods in bioinformatics. His research spans genomic sequence analysis, RNA research (particularly long non-coding RNAs), parallel computing applications, and GPU acceleration for biological data processing. The work shows increasing sophistication in handling large-scale biological datasets through innovative algorithmic approaches. Intel® Parallel Computing Center designation for his lab CUDA Research Center status DFG funding of 530 thousand Euros for RNA research de.NBI funding of 2 million Euros BMBF funded projects 'LIVE-DREAM' and 'EssBar' Prof. Reinert leads multiple significant research projects and has established strong collaborations with international partners including Texas A&M, Kings College London, Eberhardt-Karls Universität Tübingen, Robert-Koch-Institute, and various Turkish institutions. His lab receives funding from major organizations including DFG, BMBF, and Intel. The Reinert Lab maintains active teaching responsibilities at FU Berlin, offering courses at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels using both traditional and innovative learning concepts like e-learning and inverted classrooms. The Reinert Lab consists of two interconnected research groups that work closely with experimental biologists and medical researchers to develop practical computational solutions for real-world biological problems. The lab has established itself as a key player in the German and international bioinformatics community through its development of the widely-used SeqAn library and participation in national infrastructure initiatives.

Veronika EyringView profile

Professor

• Climate science
• Climate modelling
• Machine learning for climate models
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Veronika Eyring serves as Head of the Earth System Model Evaluation and Analysis Department at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Atmospheric Physics and Professor of Climate Modelling at the University of Bremen. She holds dual appointments at these leading institutions, directing cutting-edge research at the intersection of climate science and artificial intelligence. Education: 2008: Habilitation in Environmental Physics at the University of Bremen 1999: PhD in Physics from the University of Bremen 1994: Diploma in Physics from the University of Erlangen Professor Eyring's research program focuses on improving climate models and projections through innovative integration of machine learning techniques and spaceborne Earth observations. Her work spans process-oriented modeling, development of observationally-based performance metrics, and understanding systematic biases in climate models. She has pioneered approaches to weighting model projections based on their performance using machine learning, significantly advancing the field of climate model evaluation. Her research has critical applications across multiple sectors including aeronautics, space research, transportation, and energy systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward deeper integration of machine learning with traditional climate modeling approaches. Her work has increasingly focused on developing community tools like the Earth System Model Evaluation Tool (ESMValTool) and leading major international initiatives such as the USMILE project (Understanding and Modelling the Earth System with Machine Learning). The publications span climate science, machine learning, Earth system modeling, and remote sensing, with specific emphasis on climate model evaluation, parameterization techniques, and improved climate projections. Scientific Awards: AGU Ambassador Award (2024) TUM Distinguished Affiliated Professor (2024) Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2021) ERC Synergy Grant (2019) Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher (2016-2021) Top female researchers award, Helmholtz-Society (2015) Professor Eyring actively supervises a large research group comprising PhD students working on ML-based sea ice parameterizations, causal model evaluation for air-sea interactions, and machine learning-based detection of droughts in climate projections. She leads the prestigious ERC Synergy Grant USMILE and secured significant funding through the DFG Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize. Her research group at DLR includes multiple postdocs, research scientists, and software engineers working collaboratively on climate informatics projects. Professor Eyring leads the Earth System Model Evaluation and Analysis Department at DLR, which encompasses research groups focused on CMIP model evaluation, ESMValTool development, and machine learning applications in climate science. She founded and supervises the 'Climate Informatics' Group at the DLR Institute for Data Science in Jena. Her department maintains strong international collaborations, particularly with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, where she serves as an Affiliate Scientist.

Benjamin Mako HillView profile

Associate Professor

• Peer Production
• Online Communities
• Collective Action
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Benjamin Mako Hill is an Associate Professor in the University of Washington Department of Communication and an Adjunct Associate Professor in Human-Centered Design & Engineering , the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering , and the Information School at UW. He is a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University and a Fellow at the Center for Information Technology Policy at Princeton University during the 2023–2024 academic year. Educational Background : PhD in an interdepartmental program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , involving the MIT Sloan School of Management and the MIT Media Lab , advised by Eric von Hippel, Yochai Benkler, Tom Malone, and Mitch Resnick. MS in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT. B.A. in Technological and Legal History from Hampshire College . Research Interests span peer production, online communities, collective action, cooperation, learning, and computer-mediated communication. His work explores how communication and information technologies shape social outcomes in collaborative environments like Wikipedia and Linux, focusing on governance, moderation, anonymity, and educational platforms such as Scratch. Article Trends : His publications analyze peer production dynamics, privacy in open collaboration, and computational thinking in youth. Topics include underproduction in open source software, algorithmic fairness, taboo knowledge production, and legitimate peripheral participation in online communities. Methodologies combine big data, quasi-experimental, and comparative analyses. Scientific Awards : Dordick Award for Best Dissertation (2013). CHI '22 Best Paper Honorable Mention (2022). CSCW '18 Best Paper Honorable Mention (2018). CHI '17 Best Paper Honorable Mention (2017). CSCW '13 Best Paper Award (2013). CHI '11 Best Paper Honorable Mention (2011). Advising and Grants : He co-founded the Community Data Science Collective and collaborates with researchers like Aaron Shaw. Grants include multiple National Science Foundation awards for studies on digital knowledge commons, anonymous participation, and collaborative success, as well as a Sloan Foundation grant for modeling underproduction in peer production. Labs and Teams : He leads the Community Data Science Collective , an interdisciplinary research group studying online communities, and contributes to open-source projects like Debian and Ubuntu . He actively edits Wikimedia projects and participates in the Cascadia Wikimedians User Group .

Sebastian SteinhorstView profile

Associate Professor

• Embedded Systems
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Cyber-Physical Systems
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Prof. Dr. Sebastian Steinhorst is an Associate Professor (W3-level with tenure) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) within the Embedded Systems and Internet of Things group at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology . His research focuses on advancing the security, predictability, reliability, and interoperability of smart connected and autonomous systems, particularly for applications in Internet of Things (IoT) , Industry 4.0 , and automotive systems . PhD in Computer Science (2011) from Goethe University Frankfurt Postdoctoral roles at TUMCREATE Singapore (2011-2016) and Aarhus University (2016) Joined TUM in 2016 as Rudolf Moessbauer Tenure Track Professor His research areas include decentralized embedded systems, hardware/software co-design, modeling and verification of cyber-physical systems, security protocols for automotive networks, and time-sensitive networking (TSN) for industrial applications. Recent work explores blockchain-based data sovereignty, zero-knowledge proofs for vehicle authentication, and resilient architectures for autonomous systems. Key scientific contributions include the 2019 ACM TODAES Best Paper Award and pioneering work on CyberSecDome , LeapChain , and Simutack frameworks. He serves on editorial boards and conference committees, including co-organizing the Autonomous Systems Design initiative at DATE. His teaching portfolio spans lectures on System Design for IoT , Software Architecture for Distributed Systems , and IoT Security across multiple semesters. He also leads advanced seminars on embedded systems and IoT.

Carlos CinelliView profile

Assistant Professor

• Causal Inference
• Statistical Methodology
• Machine Learning
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Carlos Cinelli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Washington, where he conducts research at the intersection of causal inference, statistical methodology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He is also a data science fellow at the eScience Institute and affiliate faculty of the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to causal methodology. Dr. Cinelli received his Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of California, Los Angeles, advised by Chad Hazlett and Judea Pearl, two prominent figures in causal inference. His research focuses on developing new causal and statistical methods for transparent and robust causal claims in empirical sciences, with particular attention to challenges faced by social and health scientists. His work spans theoretical developments in causal identification, sensitivity analysis frameworks, and practical software implementations that enable researchers to assess the robustness of their causal conclusions. Cinelli's research program addresses fundamental questions about how unobserved confounding affects causal estimates and develops tools to quantify how sensitive findings are to potential violations of causal assumptions. His work on omitted variable bias frameworks has been particularly influential across multiple disciplines. Through his publications, Cinelli has established himself as a leading researcher in causal inference methodology, with papers appearing in top journals across statistics, machine learning, epidemiology, and social sciences. His work demonstrates both theoretical rigor and practical relevance, often accompanied by open-source software implementations that make his methods accessible to applied researchers. Best paper award at SBE 2024 in Econometrics Royalty Research Fund (RRF) Award recipient NSF/MMS research support As an advisor, Cinelli has successfully guided PhD students like Nick Irons to dissertation completion. He actively seeks new students with strong interests in causal inference. His research is supported by multiple funding sources including the National Science Foundation and the University of Washington's Royalty Research Fund. Cinelli contributes to the academic community through editorial work for the Journal of Causal Inference and by developing widely used software packages like sensemakr for sensitivity analysis.

• Higher-order finite element methods
• Numerical linear algebra
• Multigrid methods
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Prof. Dr. Martin Kronbichler is a faculty member at the Faculty of Mathematics , Ruhr University Bochum , leading the Numerics group. His research focuses on higher-order finite element methods, multigrid techniques, and high-performance computing for complex fluid and solid mechanics problems. Key Research Areas: Higher-order finite element methods, iterative solvers, multigrid algorithms, exascale mathematical software, and computational fluid dynamics. Notable Projects: EU-funded dealii-X (exascale digital twins), BMBF PDExa (optimized PDE solvers for exascale), and DFG grants for cut-discontinuous Galerkin methods and geometric multigrid. Publications Trends: Recent works emphasize matrix-free operators for hyperelasticity, diffuse-interface models for additive manufacturing, and multigrid smoothers for higher-order elements. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Humboldt Research Award for his contributions to numerical methods and HPC. Team: Collaborates with researchers like Dr. Shubham Kumar Goswami, Dr. Richard Schussnig, and Natalia Nebulishvili.

Michael GröschelView profile

Professor

• Business Process Management
• Digital Transformation
• Business Models
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Prof. Dr. Michael Gröschel is a Professor of Business Informatics at the Faculty of Computer Science, Mannheim University of Technology. His expertise spans Business Process Management (BPMN, Process Mining), Digital Transformation, and innovative Business Models. He teaches courses on BPM, project management, and e-business, often collaborating with industry clients through student projects. As a consultant, he specializes in BPMN training and IT-driven business strategy. His work emphasizes practical applications of IT tools like RPA and low-code platforms. Recent publications focus on RPA bot performance evaluation, AI in automotive trade, and business model-IT alignment. Prof. Gröschel’s research bridges academic insights with real-world challenges, particularly in leveraging technology for business innovation. He has authored books and articles on business intelligence tools, mobile business strategies, and digital customer care. His consulting services include executive coaching for academic career advancement and enterprise IT management best practices. Office: Building A, Room 007c | Phone: +49 621 292-6764 | Professional website available for further engagement opportunities.

• Requirements Engineering
• Goal Modeling
• Conceptual Modeling
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Sotirios Liaskos is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Technology at the Faculty of Science, York University. He is a leading researcher in requirements engineering and conceptual modeling, with a focus on goal models, empirical evaluation, and model-driven engineering. Research Interests: Requirements Engineering Goal and Conceptual Modeling Empirical Software Engineering Model-Driven Design and Automation Uncertainty and Decision-Theoretic Reasoning in Models Applications in Blockchain and Reinforcement Learning His recent work emphasizes the empirical validation of modeling constructs, the integration of decision theory into goal models, and the automated generation of secure workflows and AI training environments. He has led and co-authored numerous experimental studies on model comprehensibility and semantic quality. Publication Trends: His publications consistently appear in top venues like ER, RE, and iStar. The last five years show a strong trend toward empirical evaluation of modeling languages, decision-theoretic goal models, and applications of goal modeling in emerging domains such as blockchain and reinforcement learning simulation design. Scientific Contributions: Developed frameworks for empirical evaluation of modeling language ontologies (Peira framework). Advanced decision-theoretic approaches to goal modeling under uncertainty. Pioneered model-driven methods for generating blockchain simulators and reinforcement learning environments. Conducted foundational empirical studies on the comprehensibility of contribution links and visualization alternatives in goal models. Advising and Collaboration: He has advised several researchers including Ibrahim Jaouhar, Wisal Tambosi, Mehrnaz Zhian, and Saba Zarbaf. He maintains a highly collaborative research profile with frequent co-authorship with John Mylopoulos, Shakil M. Khan, and other international researchers. He has served as a co-editor for multiple iStar workshop proceedings, indicating leadership in the goal-oriented requirements engineering community. Labs and Teams: While no specific lab name is mentioned, his work is closely associated with research groups focused on requirements engineering and conceptual modeling, likely within York University’s software engineering research cluster. His collaborations span institutions in Canada, Europe, and beyond.

• Learning Analytics
• Educational Technology
• Virtual Reality Education
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Ulrik Schroeder is a Universitätsprofessor (Full Professor) at RWTH Aachen University, leading the Chair of Learning Technologies within the Faculty of Computer Science. His research focuses on the intersection of educational technology, learning analytics, and immersive technologies with particular emphasis on practical implementations in higher education settings. Professor Schroeder's research spans multiple interconnected domains in educational technology. His primary interests include Learning Analytics implementation (particularly using xAPI standards), Virtual Reality applications for education, Open Educational Resources development and conversion, and gamification approaches for programming education. He has developed several notable tools including convOERter for OER conversion, WebWriter for creating explorable explanations, and various xAPI-based learning analytics infrastructures. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical educational applications, often focusing on computer science education contexts. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating Learning Analytics with immersive technologies, particularly Virtual Reality environments. His research demonstrates a systematic approach to educational technology development, with emphasis on scalability, interoperability through standards like xAPI, and practical implementation in real educational settings. The work increasingly focuses on personalized learning paths, quality assurance for educational resources, and privacy-conscious data collection. Co-editor of 21. Fachtagung Bildungstechnologien (DELFI) (2023) Co-editor of Hochschuldidaktik der Informatik HDI 2018 Co-editor of DeLFI 2018 conference proceedings Professor Schroeder has supervised numerous doctoral and postdoctoral researchers who frequently appear as co-authors on his publications, indicating an active research group. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations across computer science, education, and psychology. Current major initiatives include the AIStudyBuddy project for study path analysis and the development of VR classroom simulations for teacher training. His research group, the Learning Technologies Innovation Lab, develops open research tools that support various aspects of educational technology research and implementation.

Benjamin Scott FlavelView profile

Research Professor

• Carbon Nanotubes
• Nanotechnology
• Photovoltaics
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Dr. Benjamin Scott Flavel is a Research Group Leader at the Institute of Nanotechnology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany. His research focuses on carbon nanotubes and their applications in photovoltaics and sensing technologies. He leads a dynamic research team conducting cutting-edge work on the separation, purification, and application of single- and double-walled carbon nanotubes. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry), Flinders University, Australia, 2010 Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology (Honors), Flinders University, Australia, 2005 Habilitation in Materials Science, Technische Universität Darmstadt, 2018 His research interests lie at the intersection of nanotechnology and energy materials, particularly in carbon nanotube-based solar cells , chirality-specific separation techniques , and nano-sensing devices . His group has pioneered methods such as ATPE for enantiomer sorting and developed innovative solar cell architectures with industrial relevance. The research spans fundamental charge transport mechanisms to applied device engineering. The publication record shows a strong trend in advancing carbon nanotube photovoltaics, with key contributions in interface engineering, scalable fabrication, and high-efficiency CNT:Si solar cells. Work also extends to spectroscopic characterization, alignment techniques, and software tools for data analysis. Scientific Awards: Heisenberg Program, DFG (2018) Emmy Noether Program, DFG (2013) Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2011) Australian Government Endeavor Research Fellowship (2009) Bloom-Gutmann Prize, Royal Australian Chemical Institute (2008) Hope Meeting, Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (2008) Research Fellowship, Flinders University (2007) Dr. Flavel has successfully advised multiple PhD students, including Dr. Moritz Pfohl, Dr. Katherine Moore, and Dr. Daniel Tune. His research has been supported by significant grants from the German Research Foundation (DFG), including funding for a double-walled carbon nanotube project and an organic evaporation system (~320,000 EUR). Collaborations span institutions such as NIST, Freie Universität Berlin, University of Antwerp, McMaster University, and University of Sydney. The research group operates within the Institute of Nanotechnology at KIT, utilizing advanced infrastructure for nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, and device fabrication. The team is recognized internationally, with work featured in Open Access Government , Research Features , and Europhotonics , and covered by Nanotechweb.

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Hardware Accelerators
• VLSI Circuits
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Prof. Dr. Tobias Gemmeke is a University Professor at RWTH Aachen University's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, leading the Chair of Integrated Digital Systems and Circuit Design. His work focuses on neuromorphic computing, hardware accelerators, and energy-efficient electronics. He has pioneered advancements in FPGA-based computational neuroscience simulators, neuromorphic processor architectures, and sensor integration for industrial and medical applications. Research interests include time-domain computing, ReRAM reliability, and co-optimization of neural networks with hardware. Notable contributions include the neuroAIx framework for accelerated neuroscience simulations and energy-efficient ASIC designs for post-quantum cryptography. He actively explores memristive devices and domain generalization techniques for edge computing. Recent publications highlight innovations in spiking neural networks, sensor systems for plain bearings, and time-domain compute-in-memory engines. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical hardware implementations, emphasizing scalability and real-time performance.

• Information Systems
• Data Management
• Semantic Web
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Thomas Riechert is a Professor at the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig), specifically within the Faculty of Computer Science and Media. He serves as Dean of Media Informatics, Chairman of the Media Informatics Study Commission, and Academic Advisor for Media Informatics. Additionally, he is a Member of the Faculty Council, Faculty representative in the IT committee, and Library Commission. He also acts as Spokesperson of the Institute of Computer Science at the HTWK. Appointed in 2014 in the field of information systems and data management, Riechert holds a doctorate from the University of Leipzig (2012, magna cum laude) and graduated as a computer scientist from TU Dresden in 2000. Professor Riechert's research focuses on information systems, data management, Semantic Web technologies, knowledge engineering, and Linked Data. His work bridges computer science with digital humanities, particularly in creating knowledge graphs for historical research. He has made significant contributions to RDF vocabulary management, ontology editing tools, and academic history databases. His research demonstrates a strong emphasis on practical applications of semantic technologies in information management systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in semantic web technologies applied to knowledge representation and historical data. His work shows progression from foundational semantic technologies toward increasingly sophisticated applications in digital humanities, particularly in academic history research. The Heloise project appears to be a major focus, developing common research models for collaborative historical research using Linked Open Data. His publications span both technical aspects of semantic technologies and their application in humanities contexts. Professor Riechert actively contributes to academic community building through conference organization and student engagement. His leadership roles in the Faculty of Computer Science and Media demonstrate his commitment to shaping computer science education. His research integrates practical software development with theoretical advancements in knowledge representation. As Dean of Media Informatics, Riechert oversees academic programs and research initiatives in this field. His work with the Heloise network demonstrates leadership in interdisciplinary research connecting computer science with historical scholarship. His office hours are held on Mondays from 10:00 to 11:00 in room ZU 407 at HTWK Leipzig.