Christoph Kinkeldey

Prof. Christoph Kinkeldey is a Lecturer at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Information, Media and Communication within the Faculty of Design, Media and Information. He holds a doctorate in Geoinformatics from HafenCity University Hamburg (2015) and has conducted research globally, including at PennState University, University of Melbourne, and Inria. His work focuses on data visualization, visual analytics, and uncertainty visualization, emphasizing how visual tools aid decision-making in complex data environments.

Education:

• PhD in Geoinformatics, HafenCity University Hamburg (2015)

Research Interests:

• Interactive visual data analysis
• Uncertainty communication in visualizations
• Blockchain data exploration (e.g., Bitcoin network analysis)
• Evaluation of visualization techniques

His research bridges cartography, computer science, and human-centered design to empower diverse stakeholders in understanding complex information.

Publications: Recent work emphasizes uncertainty visualization for data analysts, machine learning interpretability, and blockchain analytics. Key contributions include the BitConduite tool for Bitcoin network analysis and participatory design methods for non-technical users.

Awards:

• 2016 VAST Mini Challenge 2: Honorable Mention for Clear Analysis Strategy

Advising & Collaboration: Currently on parental leave until August 2024, he collaborates with the gicentre (City, University of London) and Monash University’s Department of Human-Centered Computing. His research teams focus on interdisciplinary projects merging visualization theory with practical applications.

Labs/Teams: Active in the gicentre’s visualization initiatives and Monash’s Human-Centered Computing group, contributing to open-source tools and international research networks.