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

Udo TriltschView profile

Professor

• Manufacturing Metrology
• Information Technology in Production
• Digital Twin
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Udo Triltsch serves as Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, where he leads the Institute IPT (Institute for Production Technology and Management). His academic profile combines administrative leadership with active teaching in Manufacturing Metrology, Digital Production, and Project Management across bachelor's and master's programs in Mechanical Engineering disciplines. Contact details include Building H, Room 115b, telephone +49 5331 939-45620, and email u.triltsch@ostfalia.de, with office hours arranged via Stud.IP. Research focuses on the digital transformation of manufacturing through Manufacturing Metrology and Information Technology in Production. Key investigations include Digital Twin implementation using physics-based simulations, Process Mining for shopfloor optimization, and Smart Factory applications demonstrated through practical case studies like commercial coffee machine monitoring. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with industrial implementation, particularly addressing challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies. Analysis of publications from 2017-2024 reveals evolving research trajectories: early work established foundational Industry 4.0 concepts (robotics, sensor integration), while recent output emphasizes educational frameworks for digital competencies (DiKom Project) and practical implementation strategies. The consistent focus on real-world case studies demonstrates a commitment to applicable research that solves tangible production challenges. Scientific awards are not documented in available sources. However, his active grant-funded projects like DiKom and continuous publication record indicate significant professional recognition within production engineering circles. As an academic supervisor, Prof. Triltsch maintains teaching responsibilities across multiple programs while leading research initiatives. His involvement in the DiKom Project suggests active grant management focused on digital transformation for SMEs. Prospective students would engage with practical Industry 4.0 applications through Institute IPT's industry-connected projects, though specific advising capacity isn't detailed. The Institute IPT serves as his primary research ecosystem, driving work in production technology and management. Current activities center on digital twin development, process mining integration, and competency frameworks for industrial digitalization, with strong emphasis on translating research into implementable solutions for manufacturing partners.

Thorsten BergerView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Variability Management
• Software Product Lines
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Thorsten Berger is a Professor and Head of the Chair of Software Engineering at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. His office is located at MC 4.101 on the RUB campus, with contact details including phone (+49 (0) 234 32 25975) and email (thorsten.berger@rub.de). He's an active researcher with extensive service in the software engineering community, serving on program committees for major conferences including ICSE, FSE, ASE, and SPLC. Professor Berger's research primarily focuses on software engineering with specialization in variability management, software product lines, and robotics software engineering. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in behavior trees for robotic systems, configuration management, and domain-specific language engineering. His interdisciplinary approach connects software engineering with control theory and machine learning applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward robotics software engineering, with increasing focus on behavior trees, test-case specification, and runtime verification for robotic systems. His work also shows growing interest in machine learning integration with traditional software engineering practices, particularly in model integration and asset management for ML-enabled systems. The research demonstrates consistent evolution from foundational work in variability management toward more applied domains. His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous awards: Multiple Most Influential Paper Awards (SLE 2024, VaMoS 2023, VaMoS 2020) Wallenberg Academy Fellowship VR Starting Grant from Swedish Research Council (2016) Best Paper Awards at Modularity (2015) and CSMR (2013) Distinguished Reviewer Awards from ASE, ICSE, and SPLC conferences ERC Starting Grant finalist (2019, 2020) Professor Berger has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator for multiple projects including Novel Techniques for Data-Driven Root-Cause Analysis and Variability Management (Volkswagen Infotainment), Properties and Verification Techniques for Behavior Trees (Phoenix Contact Foundation), and PrivacyE2E framework for AI-enabled systems (Federal Ministry of Education and Research). His Wallenberg Academy Fellowship and VR Starting Grant demonstrate his capacity to attract competitive early-career funding. He leads the Virtual Platform project funded by the Swedish Research Council and participates in EU-funded initiatives like CO4ROBOTS. As Head of the Chair of Software Engineering at Ruhr University Bochum, he leads a research group focused on advanced software engineering techniques with particular emphasis on variability-intensive systems. His team actively participates in international research collaborations including the Wallenberg Autonomous Systems Program (WASP) and has organized significant events like the Dagstuhl seminar 19191 on 'Software Evolution in Time and Space: Unifying Version and Variability Management.'

Carsten SchulzView profile

Professor

• Mechatronic Product Development
• Multibody Simulation
• Machine Dynamics
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Carsten Schulz serves as Professor for Mechatronic Product Development at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Regensburg University of Applied Sciences (OTH Regensburg). He also acts as study advisor for the Bachelor's program in Digital Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, maintaining office hours on Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. His academic work integrates mechanical engineering principles with digital technologies for advanced product development and system analysis. Professor Schulz's research focuses on Multibody Simulation , Mechatronic Drive Systems , and Fatigue Strength Analysis , bridging theoretical modeling with practical industrial applications. His work demonstrates particular expertise in: Modeling and simulation of complex mechanical systems Development of methodologies for holistic system analysis Application of digital technologies to enhance product lifecycle management Integration of additive manufacturing processes with traditional mechanical design Predictive maintenance through digital twin technology Analysis of Professor Schulz's publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on digital transformation in mechanical engineering. His recent work demonstrates increasing integration of digital twin technology across mechanical systems, showing how virtual models enhance physical system performance and longevity. A notable trend is the convergence of multibody dynamics with fatigue analysis and predictive maintenance strategies, particularly in conveyor systems and drive train applications. His research also shows growing emphasis on additive manufacturing applications and their impact on mechanical component design and performance. Professor Schulz actively supervises student research, offering thesis topics in holistic design of mechatronic drive systems, product development using CAx processes, model reduction techniques, and fatigue strength analysis. His laboratory, LaboRe (Laboratory multi-body simulation), provides students with hands-on experience in advanced simulation techniques. Through his teaching in courses like Modeling and Simulation of Multibody Systems and Finite Element Method, he bridges theoretical knowledge with practical engineering applications, preparing students for challenges in modern mechanical engineering.

Andreas WübbekeView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Agile Development Models
• Digitalization in Agriculture
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Wübbeke is a Professor of Software Engineering at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Applied Science Southern Westphalia (since 2022). With extensive industry experience in tech leadership roles at CLAAS E-Systems and Wincor Nixdorf, his research bridges academic rigor and practical applications. Research Focus: His work spans Agile methodologies, VR application testing, digital agriculture, and cloud systems. Recent projects include AI-driven classification of agricultural operations and sustainable energy solutions. He leads the South Westphalia Software Engineering Lab, mentoring thesis students through structured programs. Professional Engagement: Active in academic communities, he serves on committees for conferences (PROFES, GIL) and journals. His invited keynotes address topics like smart farming connectivity and agile transformations. Education & Background: PhD in Computer Science (Databases/Information Systems), University of Paderborn (2010) Business Computer Science degree, University of Paderborn (2007)

Michael ScharfView profile

Professor

• Communication Networks
• TCP/IP Protocols
• Network Management
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Professor Michael Scharf is a faculty member at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, where he serves as Professor for Communication Networks since September 2018. His expertise lies in communication networks, with a particular focus on TCP/IP protocols, network management, and optimization techniques. Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, School of Computer Science and Information Technology Professor for Communication Networks (2018-present) Laboratory Management of Communication Technology Laboratory Dr. Scharf's research interests span applied communication networks, with special emphasis on modern TCP/IP applications for IoT and Automotive Ethernet, as well as network management and data modeling using NETCONF/YANG frameworks. His work bridges theoretical networking concepts with practical implementations, particularly in the areas of congestion control, multipath transport, and application-layer traffic optimization. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to networking research, with recent focus on YANG data modeling for TCP, IoT networking standards, and ALTO protocol extensions. The research trajectory shows evolution from congestion control mechanisms to modern network data modeling and IoT applications. Best presentation/demo award for 'Monitoring and Abstraction for Networked Clouds', Proc. ICIN, Oct. 2012 Chair of the TCPM working group in the IETF from 2011 to 2022 Reviewer for TCP/UDP port numbers allocation by IANA since 2022 Dr. Scharf has supervised numerous student works including Bachelor's and Master's theses, study projects, and research projects. His industry experience prior to academia included significant roles at Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs and Nokia, where he worked on network management systems and was recognized as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff. He leads the Communication Technology Laboratory (KTlab) at Esslingen University, which focuses on practical implementations and testing of communication network technologies, particularly in the areas of cyber-physical networks, embedded systems communication, and automotive communication networks.

Peter EichingerView profile

Professor

• Mechatronics
• Industry 4.0
• Virtual Commissioning
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Prof. Dr. Peter Eichinger serves as a Professor at Aalen University's Faculty of Optics and Mechatronics. He holds multiple administrative leadership roles including Dean of Studies for Mechatronics, Robotics, Medical Engineering, and Sustainability Technologies programs, while also serving as Vice Dean for User Experience and Information Design programs. His teaching portfolio spans Design Theory Basics , Systematic Construction , Constructing with Plastics , Materials Science , and Engineering Mechanics . His research focuses on Industry 4.0 applications in mechatronics education, virtual commissioning of cyber-physical systems, and digital twin technology development. His recent publications demonstrate strong alignment with industrial digital transformation trends, particularly in virtual commissioning methodologies, e-mobility human factors, and agile educational frameworks for engineering. Key thematic clusters include smart manufacturing integration, cyber-physical system validation, and next-generation engineering pedagogy. Award highlights: East Württemberg Innovation Prize (2018) Teaching Award of Aalen University (2017) Teaching Award of Baden-Württemberg State (2017) Prof. Eichinger actively leads curriculum development initiatives including Mechatronics (B.Eng), Mechatronics Compact (MekA), and Mechatronics/Systems Engineering (M.Eng) programs. His work bridges academic instruction with industrial implementation through projects like virtual commissioning case studies and Education 4.0 frameworks. He maintains his office in room G1 1.09 with weekly office hours every Tuesday from 13:00-14:00.