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Prof. Dr. Burkhard Stiller is a Professor at the University of Zurich's Department of Informatics (IfI), leading the Communication Systems Group (CSG). He has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Karlsruhe, University of Cambridge, ETH Zurich, and the University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich. His research focuses on decentralized systems (blockchains, clouds, P2P), IoT, and telecommunication economics. He co-developed the Coinblesk app enabling Bitcoin payments in university facilities and has mentored student projects that evolved into startups like modium.io.
Prof. Stiller emphasizes practical applications of technology, advocating for blockchain use only where decentralized trust is critical (e.g., elections in non-trusting environments). His career reflects a commitment to academic freedom and innovation, prioritizing prototyping and societal impact over hype-driven trends.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text, though his contributions to blockchain and IoT research suggest recognition may exist outside the provided data. His advising and grants are tied to student ventures and research initiatives like the CSG. He leads the CSG lab, fostering interdisciplinary projects at the Binzmühlestrasse campus.
