Dominik Knoll

Dominik Knoll is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, teaching undergraduate computer science courses since March 2023. His instructional portfolio includes Formal Languages and Compilers (Autumn 2020-2022), Object-Oriented Programming in C++ (Spring 2021-2023), and Computer Architecture (Autumn 2021-2022), delivered primarily in German language to international students.

His academic credentials comprise:

• PhD in Engineering Systems (2014-2019) from Skoltech with thesis Model-based Processes and Tools for concurrent conceptual design of space systems
• MSc in Applied Computer Science (2004-2007) from University of Salzburg, passed with distinction
• BSc in Applied Computer Science (2000-2003) from University of Salzburg

Knoll's research centers on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and concurrent design methodologies, with specialization in aerospace applications. He pioneered the open-source CEDESK tool for collaborative design and has extensive experience in adapting MBSE frameworks to industrial contexts. His work bridges theoretical systems engineering with practical software tool development, emphasizing traceability across engineering lifecycles and cross-disciplinary data integration.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2007-2024) reveals an evolving research trajectory from robotics and communications engineering toward comprehensive MBSE frameworks. Recent works (2021-2024) focus on digital thread implementation, PLM-MBSE integration, and traceability in mechatronic systems, while earlier aerospace publications document high-altitude balloon experiments and concurrent design tool development. The corpus demonstrates consistent emphasis on solving data exchange challenges in multi-domain engineering environments.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Stanford Global Balloon Challenge (2015) for inter-balloon communications experiments

As an academic advisor, Knoll mentors bachelor students through structured thesis projects in privacy-by-design applications, distributed systems, and academic publication tools. His industrial engagement includes managing a 15-month research project for a major European aerospace company on technology roadmapping adaptation. He maintains active industry collaboration seeking solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Knoll established Skoltech's concurrent design facility infrastructure and operations during his doctoral studies. Beyond academia, he co-founded the NGO New Humanity and contributes to the United World Project, promoting intercultural dialogue through initiatives like language exchange programs and community gardening. His technical proficiency spans Java, C++, Python, and web technologies with professional multilingual capabilities (German, English, Italian, Russian, Romanian).