Hans-Arno Jacobsen

Prof. Hans-Arno Jacobsen is a full professor at TUM's Department of Informatics, holding the Chair of Application and Middleware Systems since 2012 via an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship. He previously worked at the University of Toronto in Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research integrates computer science, engineering, and information systems, focusing on middleware systems, event processing, and energy-efficient ICT solutions. Notable collaborations include work with Bell Canada, IBM, and Sun Microsystems.

Education: Doctoral studies across Germany, France, and the USA, followed by postdoctoral research at INRIA Paris. His applied research explores FPGA integration into middleware architectures to enhance performance and energy efficiency.

Scientific Awards:

• Alexander von Humboldt Professorship (2012)

Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize database indexing (BE-tree), adaptive content routing, and distributed SOA architectures for business processes. His work bridges theoretical computer science with industrial scalability challenges.

No listed grants or advisees are explicitly mentioned in the text, though his industry partnerships suggest significant collaborative projects. His lab focuses on middleware innovations for modern hardware environments.