Clemens H. Cap

Professor Clemens H. Cap is a Full Professor with tenure and Chair for Information and Communication Services at the University of Rostock, Germany, where he has held his position since 1997. He maintains leadership of the Information and Communication Services research group and has previously held academic appointments at the University of Zurich (including an adjunct professorship until June 2023) and the University of Mannheim.

• University of Rostock: Full Professor (1997-present)
• University of Zurich: Adjunct Professor (2004-2023)
• University of Zurich: Assistant Professor (1992-1995)
• University of Mannheim: Associate Professor (1994)

Professor Cap's research focuses on distributed systems, system security, Internet applications, and social problems in computer science. His work demonstrates an evolution from early research on workstation clusters to contemporary investigations of blockchain technology, classroom response systems, and the social implications of digital technologies. His research interests encompass system architecture for distributed and ubiquitous applications, Internet services, system security, and applications of formal specification techniques. His work has been supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), and the European Union, including participation in the European Fifth Framework Research Program.

His recent publications (2014-2022) reveal a strong focus on blockchain applications, security management, and educational technologies, particularly classroom response systems. His research shows consistent thematic development with security, distributed systems, and the social impact of technology as throughlines. Professor Cap regularly gives guest lectures in the Baltic States and Switzerland, demonstrating international engagement.

• Honorary doctoral degree 'sub auspiciis praesidentis' by Austrian president (1989)

Professor Cap is active in academic self-administration as a member of the board of the interdisciplinary research department 'Knowledge - Culture - Transformation' and as Head of the ICT Science Confederation. His teaching portfolio includes Computer Networking, Data Security, Architecture of network services, Methodology of Scientific Research, Software Development Project Distributed Systems, Research Topics in Internet Technology, Computer Science and Society, and Social Impact of IT. He has developed numerous modules that are part of summer schools and international cooperations (BaSoTI). His teaching languages are German and English, and his courses are available for continuous education programs and in-house seminars for companies.