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Anastasia BauerView profile

Researcher

• Corpus Linguistics
• Sign Language Linguistics
• Multimodal Communication
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Anastasia Bauer is a linguist and postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Linguistics, University of Cologne, serving as Junior Principal Investigator in the Research Center 'Skills and Structures in Language and Cognition' (SSLAC) and Principal Investigator for the DFG Priority Programme 2329 ViCom project 'Gestures or signs?' She earned her PhD in 2014 from the University of Cologne in Applied English Linguistics with specialization in Sign Language Linguistics. Bauer's research explores human language capacity through multimodal and cross-linguistic analysis of face-to-face interaction. Her primary focus areas include: Corpus Linguistics methodologies Sign Language Linguistics (German, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian) Multimodal Communication systems Gesture Studies in spoken and signed contexts Morphosyntactic structures Bimodal Language Contact phenomena Slavic Languages interfaces Her recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation combining pose estimation, corpus analysis, and cross-linguistic comparison to investigate feedback signals, head movements, and mouthings across sign languages. This work reveals systematic patterns in multimodal expressivity and phonetic differentiation within Slavic language contexts. Bauer actively contributes to DFG-funded research through SSLAC and her ViCom project, developing corpus-driven approaches to compare manual and non-manual constructions in co-speech gesture and sign language. Her work bridges linguistics, computer vision, and cognitive science through interdisciplinary collaboration. She maintains active research leadership within SSLAC and her DFG project team, advancing methodologies for multimodal data collection and analysis while fostering international scholarly exchange in sign language and gesture studies.

Katja Stefanie EngstlerView profile

Researcher

• Mathematical Models
• Mathematics in Art
• Physics Education
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Katja Stefanie Engstler is a Researcher at the Institute of Geometry and Topology within the Faculty of Mathematics & Physics at the University of Stuttgart. She specializes in bridging mathematical and physical concepts with artistic expression through public engagement projects. Her key roles include coordinating the university's scientific collections and co-developing the 'Forms and Forces' educational tour, which explores mathematical-physical principles in campus artwork with Prof. Markus Stroppel and Dr. Marc Scheffler. Engstler holds a Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. (FH) engineering degree and actively contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the 2025 Quantum Science & Art project. Her work focuses on making complex scientific ideas accessible through visual and spatial installations. She manages the Collection of Mathematical Models and serves as a liaison for the university's Sammlungsnetzwerk (collection network), promoting cross-disciplinary resource sharing. Engstler's publications emphasize curatorial practices in STEM fields and the role of physical models in education. She collaborates on projects linking architecture, public art, and academic research, exemplified by her work on scaling phenomena in geometric structures and the historical documentation of computing devices. Her research interests span university collections management, educational outreach, and the intersection of art with mathematical/physical sciences. Engstler's contributions are integral to Stuttgart's efforts in making academic knowledge visible through tangible and accessible formats.

Olena KorzunView profile

Research Fellow

• History of Agricultural Science
• History of Knowledge Generation
• Organizational Development of Science
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Prof. Dr. Olena Korzun is a Research Fellow at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich's Department of History of Science. She holds a PhD in History and specializes in the history of agricultural science, with a focus on knowledge generation, organizational structures, and intercultural cooperation in scientific communities. Doctor of Historical Sciences (2020) Candidate of Historical Sciences (2010) Studied history at Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University (1996-2001) Specialized in agrarian sciences at Vinnytsia Agrarian University (2005-2007) Her research spans modern agricultural science history, intercultural interactions during crises like WWII, and the institutionalization of agrarian knowledge systems. Key projects examine German-Ukrainian scientific relationships across the 19th-20th centuries and Soviet-era agricultural policies. Recent publications analyze agricultural experimentation under German occupation (2022), Czech-Ukrainian pomology (2022), and WWII-era hydrobiological research (2019). She contributes to editorial projects documenting Soviet agricultural science (2020-2021) and serves on international research groups including Max Planck Institute's 'Practices of Validation in Biomedical Sciences' (2022-2024). Carl Friedrich von Siemens Foundation grant recipient Member of German-Ukrainian Historical Commission (2019) Participant in European science cooperation network (2022) Max Planck Institute for History of Science researcher (2022) She lectures at Kyiv's National Scientific Agricultural Library while maintaining active research roles. Past affiliations include positions at National Pirogov Memorial Medical University and Museum of Polish History.

Alexander FliasterView profile

Professor

• Innovation Management
• Knowledge Management
• Organizational Network Analysis
• +6 more

Professor Dr. Alexander Fliaster is a Full Professor and Chairholder of Innovation Management at the Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg since 2011. He holds formal affiliations with institutions including INSEAD (Visiting Research Fellow), Fraunhofer Society (Board of Directors, Competence Center for Business Models in the Digital World), and has served as Chair/Full Professor at WHL Graduate School, University of Bundeswehr Munich, and Financial University Moscow. His education includes a Ph.D. and Habilitation in Management (summa cum laude) from Bundeswehr University Munich, with engineering training in systems technology from Moscow. Research focus: Collaborative knowledge processes, stakeholder networks, digital innovation ecosystems, and sustainability transitions Executive education: Designed programs for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Robert Bosch GmbH, and SAP Conference Key projects: L2C (Learning to Collaborate) and L4S (Learning for Security) under European Framework Programs His 15 most recent publications (2014–2025) examine network configurations for innovation, digital transformation strategies in mobility and energy sectors, stakeholder impacts on green innovations, and crisis leadership simulations. Articles span journals like Business Strategy and the Environment , Strategic Organization , and European Management Review , with keywords in innovation management, digital ecosystems, and sustainability. He received a Best Paper Award at EURAM 2017.

Subhashree NathView profile

Researcher

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Urban Development
• Slum Upgradation
• +5 more

Subhashree Nath is a Research Associate and doctoral candidate at the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) since October 2023. Previously, they served as a Doctoral fellow at the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (a joint initiative of IOER and TU Dresden) from March 2021 to September 2023, and as a Student Scientific Research Assistant at the Department of Urban and Environmental Sociology, UFZ Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Leipzig, Germany from October 2019 to August 2020. Nath holds an MSc in Integrated Urban Development & Design from Bauhaus University, Weimar (Germany), completed between October 2010 and May 2015, and a B.Arch. from GGSIP University, New Delhi (India). Prior to their academic career, they worked as an Architect at ABL Architects and PPAL Architects in Delhi, India for approximately four years (two years at each firm) from October 2018 to September 2020. Dr. Nath's research focuses on community-driven climate change adaptation, leveraging information communication technology and decolonial theories to foster just and equitable climate adaptation. Their work examines power dynamics and socio-cultural underpinnings for effective slum upgradation and climate adaptation, with expertise in methodologies like Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping. They have made significant contributions to understanding how structured decision-making can enhance community-based adaptation efforts, particularly in urban informal settlements. As an Editorial Board Member of plaNext Journal since July 2024 and former Section B Spokesperson of the Leibniz PhD Network Steering Committee (October 2022-October 2023), Nath actively contributes to academic discourse. They have received a 3-year scholarship from the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School for conducting PhD research and are involved in the Klimakonform joint project ReglKlim, focusing on climate-conform action at community and district level in mountainous regions, specifically Subproject 5 on object type based modelling and regional economic assessment of climate adaptation potentials.

Robert HechtView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Geoinformatics
• Spatial Analysis
• Urban Analytics
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Robert Hecht is a Senior Lecturer at the Chair of Spatial Development and Transformation, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Dresden University of Technology (TUD), and a Senior Researcher and Project Coordinator at the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER). His work bridges academic research and practical urban planning, with a strong focus on geospatial technologies, machine learning, and citizen science. Research Interests: Spatio-temporal analysis of urban and settlement structures Machine learning and AI in geospatial data Urban green space monitoring and accessibility Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) and crowdsourcing Building stock analysis and climate-friendly architecture Quality of spatial data and open urban data platforms Recent Research Trends: His recent publications highlight a shift toward open, participatory urban data ecosystems. He leads the Colouring Cities initiative, particularly the Colouring Dresden platform, which uses citizen science to document building characteristics for research and climate resilience. His work increasingly integrates digital twins, urban analytics, and interdisciplinary methods to address urban sustainability and equity in access to green and medical services. Scientific Awards: Winner, Citizen Science Competition 'Auf die Plätze!' (2022) Best Paper Award, SDSC2021 Winner, Pallas Ludens Crowdsourcing Challenge (2015) DAAD Research Scholarship (IIT Kanpur) Advising and Grants: While no direct advisees are listed, Hecht has led or contributed to numerous funded research projects such as GOAT 3.0, meinGrün (BMVI), ScaDS.AI (BMBF), ENOB:dataNWG (BMWI), and the Colouring Cities Research Programme. He has secured funding from federal ministries and international bodies, demonstrating strong grant leadership in urban data science and sustainability. Labs and Teams: He is a key member of the Research Area Spatial Information and Modelling at IOER and leads the European Hub of the Colouring Cities Research Programme . He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Germany and Europe, including researchers in geoinformatics, urban planning, ecology, and computer science.

• International Economics
• Multinationals
• Organisational Economics
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Anna Gumpert is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Tübingen's Department of International Economics and European Integration. She specializes in international economics, multinational enterprises, organizational economics, and public economics. Her research explores topics such as global innovation networks, multinational firm strategies, and the dynamics of exporters in global markets. A Distinguished CESifo Affiliate, her work contributes to understanding contemporary globalization challenges and institutional roles in the global economy. Recent publications include studies on multinational firms' innovation and organizational structures. She co-authored key papers on firm lifecycle dynamics and knowledge organization within multinational corporations. Her research also examines the impact of global institutions like the World Trade Organization on economic outcomes.

• Immunobiophysics
• Antibody Engineering
• Biophysics
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Alba Herrero Alonso is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Biofisika Institute (CSIC, EHU), University of the Basque Country, where she conducts research in the Immunobiophysics and Antibody Engineering Laboratory. Her work bridges experimental biophysics and immunological applications, focusing on the engineering of antibodies for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. Her research interests lie at the intersection of biophysics, immunology, and protein science. Specifically, she is involved in understanding the physical principles underlying immune recognition and leveraging this knowledge to design and optimize antibody molecules with enhanced stability, specificity, and functionality. This interdisciplinary approach integrates structural biology, molecular biophysics, and bioengineering techniques. The research conducted by Alba contributes to the broader field of immunobiophysics, aiming to translate fundamental biophysical insights into engineered biological solutions. While no specific publications or projects are listed in the provided text, her affiliation with a leading research laboratory suggests active contributions to high-impact scientific work. She is part of a collaborative research environment at the Science Park of the EHU, which fosters interdisciplinary scientific innovation. The Biofisika Institute supports advanced research in molecular and cellular biophysics, providing state-of-the-art facilities and fostering national and international collaborations.

• Recommender Systems
• Information Retrieval
• E-Government
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Iván Cantador is a Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain, specializing in Recommender Systems, Information Retrieval, and E-Government applications. His research bridges computer science with social applications, particularly focusing on how technology can enhance citizen participation and government services. His research interests include: Recommender Systems and Personalization Cross-Domain Recommendation Argument Mining and Analysis E-Government and Digital Citizen Participation Social Media Analysis for Public Services Open Data Applications Cantador's recent work demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of recommendation technologies with civic engagement. His publications show how recommender systems can be adapted for e-participation platforms, helping citizens navigate complex government information and participate more effectively in democratic processes. He has also made significant contributions to argument mining, developing tools and frameworks to analyze citizen input in government consultations. His research on misinformation highlights how recommendation algorithms can inadvertently amplify false information, and he has proposed methods to mitigate these effects while maintaining system effectiveness. Scientific contributions: Developed innovative approaches to cross-domain recommendation systems Created tools for argument annotation and analysis in citizen participation contexts Advanced methods for integrating sentiment analysis into recommendation frameworks Contributed to understanding how recommendation algorithms affect information diversity and potential misinformation spread Designed chatbots and conversational agents for government services Cantador has been actively involved in numerous research projects related to e-government and citizen participation, often collaborating with interdisciplinary teams that include computer scientists, political scientists, and public administration experts. His work has practical applications in improving how citizens interact with government services and participate in democratic processes through digital channels.

• Computer Science
• Semantic Web
• Ontology Matching
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Alsayed Algergawy is a researcher at the Institute of Computer Science , Friedrich Schiller University Jena . His work focuses on ontology alignment , schema matching , and knowledge graph integration . Affiliation: Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Institute of Computer Science Research interests span semantic web technologies , machine learning for data integration , and ontology engineering , with applications in biodiversity and invasion biology . He has developed tools like OAPT for ontology partitioning and DREIFLUSS for table matching. His recent publications emphasize LLM-driven knowledge graph completion , semantic annotation of scientific datasets , and clustering-based ontology matching . Collaborative projects include BiodivNERE for NLP in biodiversity and INBIO (Invasion Biology Ontology).

• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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Philip S. Yu is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Engineering. He received his PhD from Stanford University and has established himself as a leading researcher in data mining, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. His research spans multiple domains including graph neural networks, recommendation systems, fake news detection, and large language models. Professor Yu's research interests primarily focus on Data Mining , Machine Learning , Artificial Intelligence , Graph Neural Networks , Recommendation Systems , Fake News Detection , and Large Language Models . His work addresses fundamental challenges in knowledge discovery from complex data structures, with particular emphasis on developing robust algorithms for real-world applications. His recent publications demonstrate strong interest in the intersection of traditional data mining techniques with emerging large language model architectures. Analysis of Professor Yu's 2025 publication record reveals significant contributions across multiple high-impact venues including IEEE Transactions, ACM journals, and top conferences. His work shows a clear trend toward integrating traditional data mining approaches with large language models, particularly in areas like recommendation systems, fake news detection, and privacy-preserving technologies. Many publications take the form of comprehensive surveys, indicating his role as a thought leader synthesizing emerging trends in the field. While specific awards aren't listed in the current data, Professor Yu's extensive publication record in top-tier venues and his position as senior author on numerous collaborative projects demonstrate significant recognition within the research community. Professor Yu maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions, as evidenced by his co-authorship on numerous papers with researchers from different universities. His work often involves interdisciplinary approaches, bridging computer science with applications in security, healthcare, and social media analysis.

• Semantic Web
• Knowledge Graphs
• Argumentation Frameworks
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Dimitris Plexousakis is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Crete, School of Sciences, with an extensive publication record spanning over three decades from 1993 to 2025. His scholarly work comprises 240 publications, demonstrating sustained research productivity and leadership in his field. He maintains active collaborations with prominent researchers including Haridimos Kondylakis, Theodore Patkos, and Giorgos Flouris, primarily through European research networks such as ERCIM. Professor Plexousakis's research focuses on the intersection of semantic technologies, artificial intelligence, and knowledge representation. His work centers on semantic web technologies, knowledge graphs, and argumentation frameworks, with significant contributions to database systems and deception detection in text. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward integrating large language models with structured knowledge representation, particularly in visual object state recognition and neurosymbolic AI approaches. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in knowledge management and intelligent systems. The analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on knowledge graph technologies, with particular focus on partitioning strategies (DIAERESIS framework), object-state recognition, and the integration of large language models with structured knowledge. His work consistently addresses scalability challenges in semantic technologies while maintaining theoretical rigor. There is a clear interdisciplinary trend connecting computer vision, natural language processing, and formal knowledge representation methods. Through his ERCIM News publications and collaborative projects, Professor Plexousakis has contributed to European research initiatives in semantic technologies and knowledge management. His work appears in premier venues including the Journal of Web Semantics, Semantic Web journal, and major conferences such as ISWC, ESWC, and CAiSE, reflecting his standing in the semantic web research community. His research group appears to focus on knowledge representation and reasoning, with particular expertise in semantic technologies for practical applications. The consistent pattern of mentoring junior researchers as co-authors suggests active supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Crete.

Volker BeckmannView profile

Professor

• Landscape Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Resource Economics
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Prof. Dr. Volker Beckmann is Professor and Chairholder of General Economics and Landscape Economics at the Faculty of Law and Economics, Ernst Moritz Arndt University of Greifswald. His research focuses on sustainable land use, environmental and resource economics, paludiculture, and climate change mitigation, with extensive involvement in national and EU-funded projects such as Paludi4All, Moor-PV, and PaludiZentrale. His research interests lie at the intersection of economics and environmental sustainability, particularly in the economic valuation of ecosystem services, policy design for land use transitions, and socio-economic aspects of peatland restoration. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, stakeholder engagement, and real-world policy impact. His work spans agricultural economics, bioeconomy, and climate policy, with a strong focus on transforming degraded landscapes into productive, climate-friendly systems. The recent publications reflect a consistent trend in sustainability transitions, with emphasis on paludiculture, renewable energy integration on peatlands, grassland restoration, and climate adaptation in vulnerable regions. Methodologically, his work combines economic modeling, policy analysis, and qualitative assessments, often within transdisciplinary frameworks. Key themes include value chain development, incentive structures, and the socioeconomics of nature-based solutions. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Prof. Beckmann supervises a research group and has mentored junior scientists and students. He leads multiple funded research projects, including EU’s Paludi4All (2025–2029), BMBF’s Moor-PV (2024–), and the long-term PaludiZentrale (2023–2033), demonstrating sustained success in securing competitive research funding. His team collaborates with institutions like the Thünen Institute, Michael Succow Foundation, and international partners in Central Asia and Europe. Labs and Teams: He leads the Landscape Economics research group (AG Landschaftsökonomie) at the University of Greifswald, which is actively involved in coordinating national paludiculture initiatives, conducting socioeconomic analyses, and supporting policy development. The team participates in regular workshops and field activities, such as the 2023 team-building event on Hiddensee, reflecting a collaborative and interdisciplinary research culture.

• Archive Management
• Preservation Science
• Digital Archiving
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Mario Glauert serves as Honorary Professor for Preservation and Archive Management at the Department of Information Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, a position appointed in 2011. Concurrently, he holds the position of Deputy Head of the Brandenburg State Archives and Head of Department I Central Services, responsibilities he has maintained since 2006. His professional trajectory demonstrates a seamless integration of academic scholarship with practical archival administration. Glauert's educational background includes studies in History and German Philology at the Free University of Berlin (1988-1995), followed by specialized archival training at the Privy State Archives of Prussian Cultural Heritage and the Marburg School of Archives. His doctoral work culminated in 1999, and he qualified for the higher archival service in 2001 after completing his career examination. His research interests span critical areas in modern archival science, with particular emphasis on digital transformation challenges, preservation methodologies, and the development of evaluation metrics for archival institutions. Glauert has pioneered concepts like 'Archive 2.0,' advocating for user-centered approaches and greater interaction between archives and their communities in the digital age. His publications reveal a consistent focus on practical applications of archival theory, addressing real-world challenges from climate control in archive facilities to strategic resource allocation. Notable publications include 'Dimensionen der Digitalisierung' (2013), which analyzes cost structures and capacity requirements for digitization projects, and 'Was ist ein gutes Archiv?' (2012), which proposes a metrics-based rating system for archives. His work 'Archiv 2040' (2011) offers forward-looking perspectives on archive infrastructure development, while 'Aus den Trümmern lernen' (2009) provides critical analysis of risk management lessons from the Cologne archive collapse. Glauert actively promotes collaboration between archives, libraries, and other cultural heritage institutions, emphasizing integrated approaches to preservation and access. His leadership extends to developing practical guidelines for archival work, including recommendations for handling mold-affected materials and establishing climate control standards for archive facilities.

Nicole SchumacherView profile

Researcher

• Second and Foreign Language Acquisition
• Multilingualism
• Language Didactics
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Nicole Schumacher is a Researcher at the Institute for German Language and Linguistics within the Faculty of Language and Literature at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin . Her work focuses on second and foreign language acquisition , multilingualism , language didactics , and interaction analysis , particularly in contexts involving register acquisition , teacher professionalization , and virtual exchanges . Coordinated the Certificate course in German in a Multilingual Context (DiM) . Subproject leader in the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1412 , studying register knowledge in advanced learners. Engaged in projects like Interaction in Video Conferences for German as a Foreign Language and Spontaneous Language Production of Japanese Learners . Research Interests Schumacher explores how learners develop register flexibility and metalinguistic awareness in academic and multilingual environments. Her studies emphasize the role of multilingualism as a resource in education, particularly for immigrant students, and investigate language variation across different contexts. Publications & Projects Her recent work includes the CRC 1412 proposal on register knowledge and a chapter in Professional and Technical German in Science and Practice (2024) analyzing learner perspectives. She has contributed to understanding register acquisition , videoconference-based interaction , and oral language development in multilingual classrooms. Scientific Activities Presented at the 30th LIPP Symposium on register awareness (2025). Coordinated research on multilingualism didactics at the Deutsch-Französisches Forschungszentrum (2024). Advising & Teaching Schumacher has supervised numerous theses across German linguistics , education , and multilingualism studies , focusing on topics like verb order, grammatical transfer, and intercultural communication. She teaches courses on second language acquisition , multilingualism , and didactic methods in German as a Second/Foreign Language (DaF/DaZ).