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Matthias Kempe is an Assistant Professor of Data Analytics in Sports at the University of Vienna, where he holds a tenure track position in the Department of Sport and Human Movement Science within the Centre for Sport Science and University Sports. He is also a member of the PI Panel/Supervisors for the Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (VDS PhaNuSpo).
Dr. Kempe received his PhD in Sport Science from the German Sport University Cologne, specifically from the Faculty of Exercise Training and Sport Informatics, and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen. His office is located at Auf der Schmelz 6a (USZ II), Room 4.24, 1150 Wien.
His primary research focuses on performance optimization in sports through advanced data analytics and machine learning applications. Dr. Kempe has established significant collaborations with various sports federations across multiple countries, particularly in Handball, Ice-Skating, Tennis, and Football, resulting in several publicly funded projects implementing analytic tools directly into sports practice. He also maintains strong industry connections with data analytics companies and regularly mentors hackathon participants.
Analysis of his publication portfolio reveals a strong emphasis on football/soccer analytics, biomechanics, and practical applications of machine learning in sports contexts. His recent work demonstrates expertise in developing standardized data formats (Common Data Format for Football), analyzing defensive tactics, and exploring how data-driven approaches can enhance athlete development and performance understanding.
- Specializes in tracking data analysis and machine learning applications in sports
- Focuses on practical implementation of research findings in real-world sports environments
- Active contributor to sports informatics standards development
Dr. Kempe teaches courses including StEOP 1 - Einführung in die Sport- und Bewegungswissenschaft, BA3I - Bachelorarbeit, and MOD.1.IV - Angewandte Biomechanik und Sportinformatik im Breiten- und Spitzensport for the winter term 2025, and various Sportinformatik und Statistik courses for the summer term 2025. He supervises PhD students including Tom Höltke and contributes to doctoral education through the VDS PhaNuSpo program.
