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Tom Rojo PollerView profile

Visiting Professor

• Musical Time Experience
• Intermedial Transmission
• Musical Composition
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Prof. Dr. Tom Rojo Poller is a Visiting Professor of Composition at Universität der Künste Berlin affiliated with the Institute for Musicology, Music Theory, Composition, and Sound Engineering. His educational background includes Diplom and Meisterschüler degrees in composition from Universität der Künste Berlin, studies at Royal College of Music London, a Master's in German Literature and Philosophy from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and a doctorate in Musicology/Music Theory. His research explores musical time perception, intermedial transmission processes, and musical 'Essayismus,' focusing on the integration of extra-musical elements into compositional structures. Recent scholarly work examines contemporary compositional techniques, vocal synthesis, and cross-disciplinary artistic strategies. Publications demonstrate sustained engagement with avant-garde composers including György Kurtág, Oliver Schneller, and Clarence Barlow, analyzing compositional techniques across musical temporality, linguistic translation, and mathematical structures. Villa Aurora Los Angeles Stipendium Deutsche Akademie Rom/Casa Baldi Residency Brandenburg Art Prize Berlin Senate Composition Grant His works have been performed internationally at venues including Staatsoper Berlin, MaerzMusik Festival, and Cité des Arts Paris, collaborating with ensembles like Ensemble Megaphon and Ensemble Adapter.

• Robotics
• Virtual Reality
• Haptics
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Shin'ichi Warisawa is a prominent researcher at the University of Tokyo's School of Engineering, Department of Computer Science, specializing in robotics, virtual reality (VR), and multisensory feedback systems. His work bridges human perception and technological innovation, with recent projects focusing on haptic and thermal feedback in VR, stress monitoring, and robotic systems for surgical and agricultural applications. Over his career, he has collaborated extensively with colleagues like Yuki Ban, Rui Fukui, and Juro Hosoi. His research interests span robotics, virtual reality, haptics, human-computer interaction, and biomedical engineering. Key contributions include developing novel VR haptic devices (FurAir, VWind), stress detection systems using physiological signals, and modular rail structures for hazardous environments (Rail DRAGON). He has also explored pseudo-haptic weight perception, vocal agency in VR, and olfactory simulation techniques. Recent publications highlight advancements in cross-modal sensory integration, with 16 articles in 2024 and 16 in 2025. These works emphasize VR applications for emotional and physiological user experiences, including wind sensation replication, paranormal visual phenomena, and vocal stress reduction systems. His 2023-2025 studies on WearSway and volumetric fur stroking showcase cutting-edge wearable haptics and visuo-haptic modeling. Warisawa's collaborative projects span surgical robotics (remote ultrasound systems), agricultural automation (tomato volume estimation robots), and neurosurgical tools. While no explicit awards are listed, his prolific output in top venues like IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, Frontiers in Virtual Reality, and SIGGRAPH Asia Emerging Technologies underscores sustained impact. His work with institutions across Japan and internationally demonstrates multidisciplinary engagement in teleoperation, sensory engineering, and affective computing.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Neural Networks
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Sung-Bae Cho is a prolific researcher in computer science with a publication record spanning over three decades from 1990 to 2025, demonstrating sustained academic productivity and research leadership. Their work primarily focuses on machine learning, neural networks, and their applications across diverse domains including cybersecurity, healthcare, and intelligent systems. Cho's research interests center around advanced machine learning techniques including deep learning architectures, Bayesian networks, and context-aware systems. Their work shows a consistent evolution from traditional neural networks to modern deep learning approaches, with recent publications emphasizing graph neural networks, federated learning, and anomaly detection systems. The research demonstrates strong methodological rigor with applications in practical domains such as traffic prediction, medical diagnosis, and security systems. The publication pattern reveals significant research productivity with multiple high-impact papers annually in reputable venues including IEEE Access, Neurocomputing, and Expert Systems with Applications. Recent work shows particular emphasis on addressing contemporary challenges in machine learning including continual learning, few-shot learning, and privacy-preserving approaches in federated settings. The research demonstrates both theoretical contributions and practical implementations across various application domains. Cho has cultivated an extensive collaborative network with numerous co-authors including Kyung-Joong Kim, Satchidananda Dehuri, Jin-Hyuk Hong, and Seok-Jun Bu, suggesting leadership in research groups and projects. The collaborative pattern indicates supervision of junior researchers and students, though specific advisee relationships aren't explicitly documented in the publication metadata. The researcher maintains active contributions to laboratory and team-based research, with recent publications indicating involvement in projects related to healthcare AI, cybersecurity systems, and intelligent transportation. Current research directions appear focused on addressing limitations in deep learning including catastrophic forgetting, data scarcity, and privacy concerns through novel architectural and training approaches.

• Video Quality Assessment
• Image Processing
• Machine Learning
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Steve Goering is a researcher at Technische Universität Ilmenau with a focus on video/image quality assessment , machine learning , and human-computer interaction . His work spans QoE modeling , AI-generated content evaluation , and VR/AR applications . Key Contributions: AVT-VQDB-UHD-1 dataset, Frankenstone toolbox, and AVrate Voyager platform. Collaborations: Alexander Raake, Rakesh Rao Ramachandra Rao, Rasmus Merten. Research Trends: Recent articles analyze AI upscaling appeal , 4K/8K HDR perception , and spatial audio in VR . His work integrates deep learning and crowdsourced evaluation . Grants & Tools: Developed open-source platforms for adaptive streaming analysis and immersive media quality assessment. No scientific awards are documented in the provided sources.

• Remote Sensing
• Image Processing
• Data Hiding
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Haishan Chen is an active researcher with a prolific publication record spanning from 2008 to 2024 across multiple high-impact journals and conferences. Their work demonstrates expertise at the intersection of remote sensing, image processing, and data security, with significant contributions to environmental monitoring in China and advanced steganographic techniques. Chen's research interests reveal a sophisticated interdisciplinary approach. In remote sensing, they have conducted extensive studies on evapotranspiration patterns, vegetation analysis, and precipitation monitoring across China, utilizing FLUXNET data and satellite observations. Their image processing research has significantly advanced reversible data hiding techniques, particularly with contrast enhancement methods that maintain image quality while embedding information. The integration of machine learning approaches in recent work, such as wavelet scattering networks for infant cry detection, demonstrates adaptability to emerging computational paradigms. Analysis of Chen's publication trends shows a clear evolution from foundational work in image processing and data hiding (2016-2018) toward more complex environmental applications (2020-2024). This trajectory reflects growing expertise in applying computational methods to address climate-related challenges, with increasing sophistication in handling multi-source data and complex environmental variables. Chen maintains a robust collaborative network with prominent Chinese researchers including Jiangqun Ni (6 co-authored papers), Junying Yuan (5 papers), Wien Hong (5 papers), and Tung-Shou Chen (4 papers). These collaborations span multiple institutions and research domains, indicating integration within China's academic research community and cross-disciplinary engagement. The researcher's consistent publication output in reputable venues such as IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, Remote Sensing, and IEEE Access demonstrates recognition within both environmental science and computer science communities. The sustained productivity over 15+ years suggests an established academic position with significant contributions to multiple fields of study.

• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Multisensory Interaction Design
• Immersive Audio Technology
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Stefania Serafin is a Professor affiliated with Aalborg University in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her research focuses on multisensory interaction design, immersive audio-visual technologies, and their applications in healthcare, education, and accessibility. She leads projects exploring virtual reality (VR) solutions for rehabilitation, assistive technologies for hearing-impaired individuals, and innovative musical interfaces. Her work spans over 50 peer-reviewed publications since 2016, with recent contributions in IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics and Frontiers in Virtual Reality . Key research areas include: Immersive audio design for VR environments Haptic feedback systems for medical training Accessibility technologies for individuals with disabilities Multisensory interaction frameworks Notable projects include developing VR-based rehabilitation tools, sound synthesis techniques for assistive devices, and collaborative VR systems for music education. She co-organizes workshops on Sonic Interactions in Virtual Environments at major conferences like IEEE VR.

Vera ErbesView profile

Researcher

• Spatial Audio
• Acoustics
• Digital Signal Processing
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Dr.-Ing. Vera Erbes is a Researcher at the Institute of Communications Engineering (University of Rostock) and previously worked at the Audio Communication Group of TU Berlin. Her work focuses on spatial audio , acoustics , and digital signal processing , with a particular emphasis on Wave Field Synthesis and psychoacoustic studies . Education : Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering Current Position : Scientific Staff Member at University of Rostock Research Areas : Spatial Audio, Room Acoustics, Binaural Reproduction, Virtual Reality Applications Her publications (2012–2020) explore sound field synthesis, perceptual evaluation of acoustic systems, and audio signal processing. She has contributed to open educational resources and databases for spatial audio research, including head-related transfer functions and room impulse responses . Erbes has collaborated with institutions like TU Berlin and the Audio Engineering Society, advancing techniques in virtual source localization and noise perception in acoustic environments.

Fiete WinterView profile

Researcher

• Acoustic Engineering
• Signal Processing
• Spatial Audio
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Dr.-Ing. Fiete Winter is a Researcher at the Institut für Nachrichtentechnik under the Fakultät für Informatik und Elektrotechnik at Universität Rostock. His work focuses on Spatial Audio , Wave Field Synthesis , and Binaural Synthesis , with contributions to acoustic modeling, array design, and open-source tool development. He is a key contributor to the Two!Ears project, which emphasizes reproducible research and acoustic database creation. His research interests include sound field reconstruction , spatial aliasing analysis , and time-domain rendering techniques . He has developed open-source tools for sound field synthesis and contributed to the Two!Ears Database of binaural room impulse responses. His work often bridges theoretical models (e.g., geometric analysis, modal beamforming) with practical implementations in real-time systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in loudspeaker array design, spatial bandwidth limitation, and psychoacoustic evaluation of synthesized sound fields. His interdisciplinary approach integrates signal processing, psychoacoustics, and acoustic engineering to address challenges in immersive audio systems.

Hans W. KochView profile

Professor

• Sound Art
• Computer Music
• Experimental Composition
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Hans W. Koch (*1962) is a composer, sound artist, and Professor of Sound at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne. He studied music, history, and physics at Weingarten University of Education (1984-1988) and composition at Cologne University of Music with Johannes Fritsch (1988-1995). His career includes a visiting professorship at California Institute of the Arts (2007) and lecturing at Robert Schumann University of Music and Media Düsseldorf (2012-present). Academy of Media Arts Cologne Robert Schumann University of Music and Media Düsseldorf California Institute of the Arts Koch's research focuses on sound as a conceptual process, hidden aspects of everyday objects, and computers as literal musical instruments. His work bridges new music, media art, and experimental composition, emphasizing minimal material and maximal thought. He has curated Cologne-based sound events like BrückenMusik (1999-2012) and Reihe M (2009-present), while serving on the board of ON - neue musik köln since 2010. His publications and compositions explore avant-garde composers (John Cage, Giacinto Scelsi, Nicolai Obouchow), algorithmic sound generation, and non-traditional listening. His works have been presented internationally at festivals and broadcasted widely.

Tobias Yves ZintelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Video Art
• Performance Art
• Experimental Film
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Tobias Yves Zintel (born 1975 in Passau) is an Assistant Professor for Video Art and Performance at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne . He studied Concept Art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich under Joseph Kosuth, developing a practice that merges film, performance, installation, music, and theater into a distinctive visual language characterized by grotesque scenarios, enigmatic actions, and melancholic universes. Active in international exhibitions (Glasgow International, Videonale, Kunstmuseum Bonn) Collaborates with theaters (Münchner Kammerspielen, Theater Basel, Hebbel am Ufer Berlin) Focus on transdisciplinary art, queer studies, and global south perspectives Research Interests center on integrating performance with video art through experimental formats, exploring bodily presence, cultural identity, and spatial-temporal transformations. His work challenges genre boundaries while interrogating institutional frameworks. Publications include contributions to Videonale festival catalogs and collaborative works like Done! , documenting his experimental practice across 2005-2016. Notable projects include Mental Radio (2013), Exit Ayahuasca (2016), and Action Unites - Words Divide (2012). Labs & Facilities at KHM include the exMedia Lab, Animation Studio, and Interface Laboratory, supporting his multimedia work. He teaches within the Media and Fine Art school, emphasizing practical and theoretical integration.

Christian ManteuffelView profile

Researcher

• Precision Livestock Farming
• Animal Behavior
• Animal Welfare Assessment
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Dr. Christian Manteuffel is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) in Dummerstorf, Germany, where he leads work in the Service Group Smart Livestock Farming. His research focuses on developing innovative approaches to animal management through precision livestock farming technologies, with particular emphasis on swine behavior and welfare. Manteuffel's research interests center around the intersection of animal behavior, technology, and welfare assessment. He has pioneered work in signal feeding systems for sows, developing automated conditioning procedures that allow pigs to actively participate in their feeding management. His research explores how animals can become 'actors' rather than 'extras' in farming systems, investigating animal-robot interactions and cooperative farming approaches. A significant portion of his work addresses critical welfare issues in pig production, particularly piglet crushing prevention through vocalization analysis and parturition detection using radar sensors. His research bridges fundamental animal behavior studies with practical applications for commercial farming operations. Analysis of Manteuffel's publication record from 2010-2023 reveals a consistent focus on precision livestock farming technologies applied to swine production. His work demonstrates an evolution from basic behavioral studies toward increasingly sophisticated technological implementations. Key thematic areas include automated conditioning systems, animal welfare assessment methodologies, and sensor-based monitoring approaches. His recent publications increasingly address the conceptual framework of 'cooperative livestock farming,' suggesting a paradigm shift from purely monitoring animals to developing systems where animals actively participate in their management. Manteuffel's research has practical implications for improving animal welfare while maintaining productivity in commercial pig farming operations. His work on signal feeding systems represents a novel approach to sow management that could transform traditional feeding practices. The integration of behavioral science with technological innovation characterizes his research approach, emphasizing both animal-centered perspectives and practical farming applications.

• Audio Engineering
• Augmented Reality
• Room Acoustics
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Christian Schneiderwind is a Research Associate and Doctoral Student at the Electronic Media Technology Group within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ilmenau University of Technology. He works in Room H 3527 and can be reached at christian.schneiderwind@tu-ilmenau.de. His research focuses on the intersection of audio engineering, augmented reality, and psychoacoustics. Specifically, he investigates: Room acoustics and perceptual matching in augmented reality environments Binaural synthesis systems for virtual sound sources Spatial audio and audiovisual coherence in AR applications Just noticeable differences in room acoustic parameters The effects of reverberation modification on audio-visual plausibility His publication record shows a strong focus on auditory augmented reality, with recent work examining agent movement and audiovisual spatial coherence in AR (2024), effects of modified late reverberation (2023), and discriminability of virtual and real sound sources (2022). His research often involves psychoacoustic experiments to evaluate perception of audio-visual stimuli in augmented environments, with particular attention to how room acoustics affect the plausibility of virtual sound sources. Christian collaborates extensively with researchers like Annika Neidhardt, Florian Klein, and Stephan Werner, indicating strong teamwork within his research group. His work bridges theoretical audio engineering concepts with practical applications in augmented reality systems, contributing to the advancement of spatial audio technologies for immersive experiences.

Florian HeckerView profile

Professor

• Sound Art
• Synthetic Sound
• Auditory Experience
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Florian Hecker is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich (AdBK Munich), where he leads the Sound and Experiment program, a cross-class initiative supported by the Bavarian Top Professorship Program. His work bridges sound art, digital synthesis, and auditory philosophy, with a focus on non-traditional sonic experiences and experimental listening. His research interests include synthetic sound, algorithmic composition, auditory perception, and the philosophical dimensions of sound. Hecker investigates sound as both abstract structure and sensory phenomenon, often working at the intersection of technology, art, and cognition. His practice emphasizes off-the-grid software environments, critical listening, and the materiality of sound media. The recent body of work and publications reflects a strong trend in machine-generated sound, formal systems, and the deconstruction of auditory norms. His projects often explore how sound shapes space, perception, and meaning beyond linguistic frameworks, utilizing experimental synthesis and spatial audio techniques. Florian Hecker has presented his work internationally at venues such as Galerie Neu (Berlin), Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (Los Angeles), and Simian (Copenhagen), establishing himself as a leading figure in contemporary sound art. He has an extensive discography with labels including Editions Mego, Etat, GRM, and Pan, reflecting both artistic and research-oriented outputs. Notable works include Syn As Text [AC] , Statistique Synthétique , and Inspection II , which demonstrate rigorous engagement with formal and synthetic sound processes. He advises students interested in experimental sound practices through the Sound and Experiment platform, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and independent research. The program hosts lectures and performances by prominent figures in sound and media theory, fostering a vibrant intellectual and artistic environment. Hecker's work is deeply embedded in a lab-like studio practice, where sound is treated as a medium for conceptual and sensory experimentation. The Sound and Experiment program functions as a dynamic research platform, integrating artistic production, philosophical inquiry, and technological innovation.

• Music Informatics
• Electronic Composition
• Interactive Sound Systems
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Prof. Thomas Neuhaus is a German Professor of Music Informatics at the Institute for Computer Music and Electronic Media (ICEM) within the College for Music and Art at Folkwang University of the Arts. As Artistic Director of ICEM since 2011 and co-developer of the AUDIAC computer-aided composition system, he bridges computer science and musical artistry through interactive systems. Education: Studied composition with Wolfgang Hufschmidt and electronic composition with Dirk Reith at Folkwang Positions: Faculty 1 member since 1994, full professor since 2004 Research: Focuses on formalization of musical structures and human-machine collaboration His work manifests in algorithmic composition languages and real-time interaction systems , exemplified through 20+ years of collaboration with Theater der Klänge. Key trends include: Interactive sound sculptures (Zollverein installations) Intermedial theatre works (Vanitas, Megalopolis) Digital heritage projects (PPP composition framework) Acoustic-architectural integrations (A Bigger Clock software) Scientific recognition: Student-nominated teaching award (2008/09) Research Prize finalist (FH Dortmund, 2003) His software developments like fkir scheduler and PPP-2 framework demonstrate computational creativity in music. Current projects combine electronic composition with live performance technologies , as seen in the NOW! Festival commissions.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Wearable Computing
• Tactile Interfaces
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Denys J.C. Matthies is an Associate Professor at Technical University of Applied Sciences Lübeck and affiliated with Fraunhofer IMTE Lübeck . He specializes in Human-Computer Interaction , particularly focusing on Wearable Computing , Tactile Feedback Systems , and Activity Recognition through smart footwear and body-worn sensors. Key Collaborations: Augmented Human Lab (NUS), Fraunhofer IGD, City University of Hong Kong Research Themes: Smart wearables, haptic interfaces, physiological sensing, assistive technologies His recent work explores: PhantomFolds (2025) - Spatial tactile feedback via fingernail-mounted LRAs PAVES (2025) - Pneumatic terrain simulation in VR Cyber-Placebo (2024) - Ethical implications of fake-AI in CPHS He has contributed to smart footwear systems like ShoeTect2.0 (2024) and SurfSole (2024), integrating capacitive sensing with neural networks for real-time activity and surface recognition. His work spans medical applications (e.g., 2025 study on hepatic encephalopathy screening) and novel interaction paradigms (e.g., Kavy conversational AI 2024).