Michael Martin

Prof. Dr. Michael Martin serves as Professor for Data Management Systems at TU Chemnitz, where he heads the Emergent Semantics research group as part of the AKSW network. His academic work bridges theoretical research and practical applications of semantic technologies, with strong connections to both TU Chemnitz and the University of Leipzig where he teaches courses in E-Business, Software Engineering and Software Management.

Michael Martin's research focuses on Engineering of Web Applications using Semantic Web Technologies, Data Science, and Management of Linked (Open) Data. His work explores how semantic technologies transform traditional web applications into data-driven systems, with particular emphasis on knowledge graph engineering, LLM-assisted semantic technologies, and industrial applications in sectors like steel and copper production. Recent work demonstrates growing interest in applying these technologies to crisis management and resilience research.

His publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational semantic web technologies toward integrating large language models with knowledge graphs. Current research trends include developing benchmarks for LLM capabilities in knowledge graph engineering (LLM-KG-Bench), creating ontology-based digital representations for industrial processes (KupferDigital, StahlDigital), and building practical tools for geo-spatial data integration with semantic technologies. These works demonstrate increasing sophistication in applying semantic technologies to real-world industrial challenges.

Michael Martin leads significant research projects including LEDS (Linked Enterprise Data Services funded by BmBF), SlideWiki (EU-funded), and previously contributed to major initiatives like LOD2, LATC, OntoWiki, and the Digital Agenda Scoreboard of the European Commission. His work demonstrates strong grant acquisition capabilities across both national and European funding programs, with clear translational impact from academic research to practical applications.

As head of the Emergent Semantics research group within the AKSW network, Martin leads a team focused on practical applications of semantic technologies. The group develops tools like OntoWiki for semantic web application development and participates in creating knowledge graph platforms for industrial applications and crisis management, demonstrating strong industry-academia collaboration and real-world impact of semantic technologies.