Achim P. Karduck

Prof. Dr. Achim P. Karduck is a Professor of Telematics at Furtwangen University, Germany, appointed by the State of Baden-Württemberg in 1998. He co-established the Computer Networking degree program and serves as Director for International Campus Furtwangen and Director for Sustainable Development at the university.

His educational background includes:

• Diplom (comparable to B.Sc. Hons.) from Furtwangen University, Germany
• Master of Science in Man-Computer Systems from De Montfort University, UK
• Ph.D. in Telematics from Freiburg University, Germany

Professor Karduck's research spans Software and Systems Architectures, Telematics, Collaborative Systems, Mobility and Innovation, Machine Learning and Health, and Digital Ecosystems for Sustainable Development (SEED). His work involves industrial partnerships with Daimler, SAP, Sick GmbH, and Endress+Hauser, alongside international research centers like Fraunhofer institutes and global universities.

He actively supervises student theses and projects through collaborations with regional enterprises and research institutes. His leadership extends to international academic initiatives including the International Semester program and sustainable development frameworks at HFU.

His research network includes University of New South Wales, Murdoch University, De Montfort University, Smart Green Accelerator, and IEEE DEST conference collaborations, driving innovation in resilient infrastructures and resource optimization.