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Tomasz KapitaniakView profile

Professor

• Theory of dynamical systems
• Theoretical mechanics
• Bifurcation and chaos
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Tomasz Kapitaniak is Professor of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics and Head of the Division of Dynamics at Lodz University of Technology since 1992. His academic career spans over three decades with significant international engagement including visiting professorships at University of Leeds and University of Maryland. Professor of Mechanics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (1992-present) Head of Division of Dynamics (1992-present) Lecturer in Mechanics (1983-1989) Visiting Research Professor, University of Leeds (1989-1991) Visiting Research Professor, University of Maryland (1998) His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics , with pioneering work in chaos control, bifurcation theory, and synchronization mechanisms in mechanical systems. Key contributions include developing nonfeedback chaos control methods, identifying new bifurcation types, and explaining randomness origins in mechanical systems. His work bridges theoretical mechanics with practical applications in complex dynamical systems. With over 300 publications in Clarivate Analytics journals and 6000+ citations, his research demonstrates sustained impact in dynamical systems theory. His publication portfolio shows consistent specialization in nonlinear phenomena across mechanical engineering contexts. Elected Full Member, Polish Academy of Sciences (2019) President's Award, Polish Academy of Sciences (2019) Doctor Honoris Causa, Lublin University of Technology (2015) Corresponding Member, Polish Academy of Sciences (2013) Minister of Science Awards (2006, 1995, 1989) Professor Kapitaniak serves on editorial boards of multiple journals and is Honorary Editor of the International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos. He has delivered over 100 plenary/symposia lectures and 250 seminars worldwide, demonstrating extensive academic leadership. His research program has attracted significant international fellowships including Fulbright and British Council awards. He leads the Division of Dynamics research group at Lodz University of Technology, focusing on experimental and theoretical aspects of nonlinear mechanical systems. The team maintains active collaborations with institutions including Saratov State University and University of Aberdeen.

John V. TuckerView profile

Professor

• Theory of synchronous algorithms with digital and analogue components
• History of science
• Physical foundations of computation
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John V. Tucker is a Professor of Computer Science at Swansea University since 1989. He served as Head of the Department of Computer Science (1994-2007) and Head of the School of Physical Sciences (2007-2011). His research spans theoretical computer science, history of computing, and computational foundations of physics. Education: MSc in Mathematical Logic and Foundations of Mathematics and Computer Science (1974) and PhD in Mathematical Logic (1977) from the University of Bristol. His research interests include the theory of synchronous algorithms, physical foundations of computation, algebraic specification, and algorithmic models of nonlinear systems. He pioneered equational specification methods for microprocessors, 3D graphics, and whole-heart modeling. Scientific awards include: Founding Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (2010) Elected Fellow of British Computer Society (1998) He has supervised 16 PhD students directly and contributed to supervision in Uppsala, served on EU project evaluation panels, chaired appointments, and led editorial roles in journals and book series.

• Systematic Musicology
• Psychoacoustics
• Crossmodal Perception
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Christoph Reuter is a Professor in the Department of Musicology at the University of Vienna. His work spans systematic musicology, psychoacoustics, and crossmodal perception, with a focus on auditory cognition, timbre analysis, and sound-environment interactions. As Director of Studies for Musicology and Linguistics, he oversees academic programs and teaches courses ranging from systematic musicology to auditory perception. His research explores the intersection of music, technology, and human perception. Key themes include crossmodal associations (e.g., sound-color mappings), acoustical analysis of natural and synthetic sounds, and auditory environments in healthcare and education. He has developed VR tools like the Incubator Experience and SOFA Native Spatializer Plugin to advance immersive audio research. The 15 most recent articles highlight his expertise in timbre studies, crossmodal perception, and medical/environmental acoustics. Topics range from the neuroscience of chord progressions to the psychoacoustic impact of neonatal ventilation sounds and metal music lyrics. His work bridges empirical experimentation with interdisciplinary applications in technology and health. Reuter contributes to musicological education through initiatives like the MediaLab of the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies, integrating digital methods into teaching. His collaborations span neurology, engineering, and cultural studies, reflecting a holistic approach to sound research.

• Digital Health
• Social Innovation
• Human Activity Recognition
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Jakob Doppler is a full-time Professor at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences , where he leads the Center for Digital Health and Social Innovation and the Department of Media and Digital Technologies . He spearheads master's programs in Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care and Digital Healthcare , integrating technology with social care solutions. His research focuses on context computing , human activity recognition , and music information retrieval , with applications in elderly care, rehabilitation technology, and digital innovation. Projects like Smart Companion , EyeQTrack , and SONIGait demonstrate his work in AI-assisted living, XR training, and wearable sonification devices for Parkinson's patients. Publications span digital health frameworks , gait rehabilitation systems , and user-centered design for aging populations. His work bridges computer science and health sciences , emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and real-time feedback mechanisms . He actively contributes to ambient assisted living through multi-device platforms and smart home environments .

• Romance Studies
• Language Pedagogy
• Cultural Education
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Luc Bousseau is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Romance Studies, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. His research focuses on Romance philology, language pedagogy, and interdisciplinary educational methodologies. He contributes to projects enhancing media literacy and scientific understanding among youth through initiatives like the #NoFakeFacts citizen science program. His recent publications explore digital media dynamics, swarm robotics systems, and innovative academic collaboration models. Active in editorial roles for German didactics journals, he bridges theoretical research with practical educational applications. Contact via Luc.Bousseau@aau.at or room N.0.48 in the main campus building. Research Areas: Romance Studies, Language Teaching Methodology, Cultural Education Recent Projects: Media Literacy Youth Program, Interdisciplinary Migration Research, Digital Marketplace Analysis

Sascha HunoldView profile

Associate Professor

• Parallel Computing
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• MPI Collective Communication
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Sascha Hunold is an Associate Professor at TU Wien, affiliated with the Department of Parallel Computing within the Faculty of Informatics. He holds roles as Vice Dean of Academic Affairs for Informatics Bachelor programs and Curriculum Coordinator for the Master's program in High-Performance Computing. His research focuses on parallel computing, MPI optimization, scheduling algorithms, and reproducible HPC experiments. Education: Habilitation (venia docendi) in Computer Science from TU Wien, PhD in Computer Science from the University of Bayreuth, and MSc in Computer Science from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Research interests include MPI collective communication performance, HPC benchmarking, algorithm selection, and task scheduling. He has contributed to tools like ReproMPI and Scheduling.jl. Key awards include Best Paper awards at IEEE CLUSTER 2020 and EuroMPI/Asia 2014, and recognition for reproducible research methodologies. His work emphasizes practical applications of parallel computing in large-scale systems. Teaching responsibilities include courses on parallel algorithms, scientific programming with Python, and HPC project supervision. Active in program committees for major conferences like IPDPS and SC.

• Real-Time Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) Analysis
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Overview Peter Puschner is a full Professor at the Faculty of Informatics at TU Wien, specializing in Computer Engineering and Real-Time Systems. He serves as Faculty Representative for Research and Infrastructure, overseeing strategic initiatives in informatics research and infrastructure development. His academic role also includes leading the Service Unit Infrastructure (E199-02) and heading the Cyber-Physical Systems department (E191-01). Education and Roles Puschner holds a Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) and a Dr.techn. from TU Wien, alongside the title Ao.Univ.Prof. His roles include teaching and supervising students in advanced topics such as Operating Systems, Real-Time Systems, and Scientific Research methodologies. He has been actively involved in curriculum design for Computer Science and Business Informatics programs. Research Interests His research focuses on: Timing Analysis: WCET analysis for real-time systems, especially in multi-core and mixed-criticality environments. Embedded Systems: Designing time-predictable architectures for safety-critical applications. Communication Networks: Time-triggered protocols for automotive and industrial systems. Publications and Tools Puschner has authored over 160 publications, including seminal work on the Platin WCET analysis tool and the T-CREST multi-core architecture. His recent work emphasizes compiler-driven timing predictability and dual-path code paradigms. Grants and Awards Recipient of the Marie-Curie Fellowship (2003) and a founding member of the IFIP 10.2 WG on Embedded Systems. His projects have been funded by the EU (e.g., T-CREST, Multicores Partitioning), FWF, and industry collaborations. Students and Supervision He has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Elias Maroun (2024), Matthias Platzer (2022), and Bledar Cilku (2018). Key topics include WCET analysis, memory hierarchy design, and secure communication protocols. Labs and Teams Puschner leads the Real-Time Systems Lab, collaborating with industry partners (e.g., automotive, aerospace) to develop safety-critical embedded systems. His team contributes to open-source tools like Platin and the Patmos processor.

• Parallel Algorithms
• Parallel Computing
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
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Prof. Jesper Larsson Träff is a Full Professor and Head of the Research Unit in Parallel Computing at Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien). His academic role is centered within the Department of Computer Engineering. He holds an MSc and PhD, and has contributed extensively to the field of parallel computing through his research and leadership in international projects. His research focuses on parallel algorithms, scheduling, and optimization of the Message Passing Interface (MPI), with emphasis on high-performance computing (HPC) systems and distributed architectures. Key projects include the Process Mapping initiative (2019–2024), Autotune (2021–2025), and contributions to Exascale Programming Models. He has also led efforts in evaluating MPI performance tools and their reproducibility challenges. Research Areas: Parallel Algorithms, MPI Optimization, HPC, Process Mapping, Collective Communication, and Memory Models. Notable Achievements: Awarded the Best Paper at EuroMPI 2014 and recognized by the Innovation Radar for his work on PGAS-based MPI interoperability in 2018. Teaching: Teaches courses such as Advanced Multiprocessor Programming, Bachelor/Master Thesis supervision, and seminars in Computer Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science. Prof. Träff’s advising includes students researching topics like lock-free data structures, MPI datatype optimization, and task scheduling. His grants span Austrian and EU funding bodies, addressing challenges in exascale computing and reproducible experimental research. He is affiliated with the Vienna Mapping and Sparse Quadratic Assignment (Vienna Mapping) project and actively contributes to international workshops and conferences.

Salvatore Maria AgliotiView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
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Dr. Salvatore Maria Aglioti is a Full Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychological Physiology at Sapienza University of Rome since 2001. He directs four laboratories at Sapienza University and IRCCS Santa Lucia Foundation, and coordinates the Neuroscience and Humanities curriculum for the National PhD in Neuroscience. His academic leadership includes roles as Psychology Doctoral School Director (2015-2016), Coordinator of the CoSAN PhD program (2013-present), and Head of the Psychology Department (2009-2012). MD (1983) and Neurology Specialty (1987) from prestigious Italian universities Over 300 peer-reviewed publications and international recognition including Ig Nobel Prize (2017) His research explores bodily self-consciousness through multisensory integration , empathic processes , and virtual reality studies. Key themes include neural basis of ideological divides , corporal awareness , and embodied honesty . Recent publications focus on VR-induced bodily illusions , meditation's impact on pain processing , and interoceptive correlates of emotion . His work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy. ERC Advanced Grant (2018) Senior Research Fellow at Columbia University (2017) Erasmus Visiting Professor (ENS Paris, 2018) Multiple Sapienza Eccellenza Awards Aglioti leads the Neuroscience and Society research line at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and has held leadership roles in doctoral education and committee evaluations. His lab teams employ cutting-edge technologies like immersive VR and ingestible biosensors.

Franz FidlerView profile

Professor

• Optical Engineering
• MEMS Technology
• Laser Applications
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FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Franz Fidler is a Professor and Head of the Faculty of Technology and Economics at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. He also serves as Academic Director for multiple Master’s programs including Digital Design, Media Management, and Interactive Technologies. His roles include overseeing the Department of Media and Digital Technologies, contributing to Extended University Leadership, and leading the Digital Future Management certification program. Dr. Fidler holds a Dr.techn. from Vienna University of Technology (2007) and has held academic and industrial roles, including post-doctoral research at Columbia University and Bell Labs (2008–2009). He was Technical Director at Global Bright Media and C SEED Entertainment Systems (2010–2013) and co-founded TriLite Technologies GmbH (2011). His research focuses on optical technologies, MEMS-based systems, laser displays, and Industry 4.0 applications. Publications highlight advancements in MEMS mirror systems, autostereoscopic displays, and decentralized production control. His work bridges academic and industrial innovation, with contributions to both technical and educational domains.

Anna Maria EchterhölterView profile

Professor

• history of science (18th and 19th century)
• historical-political epistemology
• epistemic decolonisation
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Anna Maria Echterhölter is Professor of Modern History: History of Science at the Department of History, University of Vienna, a position she has held since March 2018. She also serves as spokesperson of the key research area History of Science at the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies since March 2019. Previously, she was Visiting Professor of History of Technology at Technische Universität Berlin (2018) and Visiting Professor of Cultural History at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (2017). Her academic journey includes fellowships at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science and the German Historical Institute Washington DC. Echterhölter's educational background includes a Magister programme in literature and cultural studies from Freie Universität Berlin (1994-2001), with additional studies in physics. Her academic credentials were solidified with her dissertation on "Epistemic values in obituaries on scientists 1711–1860" (2009) and her habilitation thesis defended in February 2017. Her international academic experience includes semesters at Goldsmiths College London (1998), summer school at the University of Silesia in Katowice (1999), and the Goethe-Institute in Manila (1996). As a historian of science, Echterhölter specializes in social histories of quantification, particularly focusing on the measurement of resources and how units of measurement interact with patterns of justification in allocation schemes. Her research spans history of science (18th and 19th century) , historical-political epistemology , epistemic decolonisation , and the history of quantification and modern data technologies . She has made significant contributions to understanding colonialism, measurement and quantification in Oceania , technologies of money , and the history of auxiliary sciences and historical methods including metrology and chronology. Her work on Pacific perspectives through the lens of epistemic decolonization has been particularly influential in challenging colonial narratives. Echterhölter's recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward examining the intersections of historical quantification practices with contemporary AI and data technologies. Her work increasingly focuses on how historical measurement systems inform current data practices, particularly in colonial contexts. A notable trend is her exploration of "enquétes" (colonial surveys) as serialized forms of knowledge production that shaped scientific fields and colonial administration. Her scholarship bridges historical analysis with critical examinations of modern computational methods, demonstrating how historical patterns of quantification continue to influence contemporary data practices and epistemological frameworks. Editor of Science in Context (since 2022) Editor of Historische Wissensforschung book series Founding member of ilinx magazine Reviews for ISIS, N.T.M., Centaurus, and other prestigious journals Supervisor in two sections of the Vienna Doctoral School of Historical and Cultural Studies Professor Echterhölter leads the key research area History of Science at the University of Vienna, which includes the MA History program and the joint MA programme "Epistemologies of Science and Technology." She has organized numerous significant conferences and workshops, including "Beyond Quantity: Research with Subsymbolic AI" (2022), "The Metrics of Energy: Accounting for Nature in the History of Social Sciences and Ecological Economics" (2023), and "Scales, Norms, Limit Values in Times of (Digital) Change" (2021). Her collaborative work with institutions like the Institute for Historical Research London on "Anthropocene Histories" demonstrates her commitment to international scholarly exchange and interdisciplinary approaches to the history of science.

Stefan BalkeView profile

Researcher

• Music Information Retrieval
• Deep Learning
• Jazz Music Analysis
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Stefan Balke is a Researcher at the AudioLabs Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), focusing on wind music research and Music Information Retrieval (MIR). Previously, he held a PostDoc position at the Institute of Computational Perception, JKU Linz (2018–2019) and later worked as a Data Scientist and Team Lead in industry. He temporarily served as a professor at Hochschule Weserbergland in 2023/24. Education: PhD (Dr.-Ing.) in MIR from FAU (2018), Electrical Engineering studies at Leibniz Universität Hannover (2008–2013). Research Interests: Music Information Retrieval, Deep Learning, Jazz and Wind Music Analysis, Dataset Development. His work includes creating datasets like ChoraleBricks (wind music) and JSD (jazz structure analysis), and tools like trackswitch.js for audio visualization. Grants & Projects: Secured 35k€ funding for his orchestra through the 'Engagiertes Land' program (2024). Collaborated on exhibits such as 'The Listening Machine' (Ars Electronica) and 'Con Espressione!' (mathematics of music exhibition). Contributions: Active on GitHub with repositories for datasets (choralebricks, jsd) and tools. Co-developed web-based audio tools and contributed to open-source projects like Sonic Visualiser and librosa.

Nicolas HalbwachsView profile

Researcher

• Embedded Systems Verification
• Synchronous Programming
• Formal Methods
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Nicolas Halbwachs is a Research Director at CNRS and Director of the Verimag Laboratory, affiliated with the University of Grenoble. His work focuses on formal methods for embedded systems, synchronous programming, and verification techniques. He co-developed the Lustre language, which forms the basis of the industrial tool Scade, and contributed to Linear Relation Analysis for program verification. Halbwachs has held positions including Invited Professor at Stanford University (1992-93) and has been recognized with the 2004 Michel Monpetit Award. He has supervised 10 PhD theses and contributed to major research projects like the SYRF Esprit project and the ASSERT initiative. His research spans verification of real-time systems, abstract interpretation, and automated invariant discovery in array-manipulating programs. Education: State Thesis in Mathematics (Grenoble, 1984), Third Cycle Thesis in Computer Science (Grenoble, 1979) Research Highlights: Synchronous Programming Foundations, Linear Relation Analysis, Lustre Language Development Leadership: Editor of Formal Methods in System Design, Program Committee Chair for CAV'99, TACAS'05, and EMSOFT'09 His recent work addresses invariant discovery in array-based programs, extending abstract interpretation techniques to handle complex data structures.

Val TannenView profile

Professor

• Database Theory
• Programming Language Theory
• Data Provenance
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Val Tannen is a Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science (CIS) at the University of Pennsylvania, holding appointments since 1987. He has undertaken numerous visiting roles, including at Simons Institute (2023), EPFL (2020, 2011-2012), NUS (2019), and institutions in Greece, France, and elsewhere. Education: Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest (Engineer Diploma, 1977) MIT (PhD in Applied Mathematics/Computer Science, 1983-1987) His research spans database theory, programming language theory, logic, and applications to bioinformatics. Key contributions include provenance frameworks and complex object modeling , impacting data integration, uncertainty management, and systematic biology. Notable awards include ACM Fellowship , Mendelzon Test-of-Time Award , and NSF Presidential Young Investigator . His work has been disseminated through 30+ conference program committee roles and editorial contributions. Scientific Awards: 10 years Mendelzon Test-of-Time Award ACM Fellow 20 years Test-of-Time Award NSF Presidential Young Investigator

Erich SchönbächlerView profile

Lecturer

• Digital Media Education
• Mobile Learning
• eLearning
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Erich Schönbächler is a full-time university lecturer (100%) at the University of Teacher Education Vienna, working within the Competence Center MINT and Digitality (K:MID), specifically in the Department for Media Education, Information Technology Education and Digitality. He coordinates the MEDIA Lab and collaborates with the Education Innovation Studio (EIS). His roles focus on digital media education in elementary, primary, and secondary schools, with expertise in hybrid learning environments and mobile learning. Education: Mechanical drafting apprenticeship → BA in Primary Education (Media/IT specialization, Central Switzerland UTE, 2012) → Master's in Media Game Pedagogy (Danube U, Krems) and Master of Education (Vienna UTE). Teaching career: Viennese compulsory schools (2016–2021), followed by part-time work at the ZLI (Center for Learning Technology and Innovation) from 2016–2021 before transitioning full-time in 2021. Research interests include digital game-based learning, eLearning, and innovative hybrid teaching models. He has led projects like the Mobile Learning Study (Vienna) and contributed to international initiatives such as the Eye-Tracking collaboration with Masaryk University. Active in events like the eBazar (digital education showcase) and symposia on future learning.