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Dr. Philipp Kisters is a Research Associate in the Department of Informatics at the University of Hamburg, affiliated with the Distributed Operating Systems research group led by Prof. Dr. Janick Edinger. His work is centered on decentralized systems, smart cities, and citizen-driven data platforms, with a strong focus on privacy, scalability, and real-world urban applications.
His research interests include:
- Smart Cities and Urban Participation
- Citizen Science and Distributed Sensing
- Peer-to-Peer and Overlay Networks
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Data Discovery
- Blockchain for Decentralized Logistics
- Privacy-Preserving Systems
His recent publications from 2019 to 2023 reflect a consistent focus on decentralized architectures for urban data spaces, including efficient data discovery in IoT (SkABNet), real-time traffic congestion detection, urban heat island monitoring using citizen science, and dynamic routing using environmental data. These works span journals and top-tier conferences in distributed computing and smart city applications, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact across computer science, urban planning, and environmental monitoring.
Scientific contributions and projects include:
- SANE (Smart Networks for Urban Citizen Participation): A citizen-centric, privacy-preserving platform for urban data sharing and analysis.
- Future Transport Hamburg (FTH): A blockchain-based freight exchange project funded by IFB Hamburg, aiming to decentralize logistics and assess environmental impact.
He has collaborated extensively with researchers such as Prof. Dr. Janick Edinger, Heiko Bornholdt, and industry partners like Lufthansa Industry Solutions. While no formal students are listed, his role as a research associate suggests mentorship within project teams. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
Laboratories and teams:
- Distributed Operating Systems Group, University of Hamburg
- Former involvement in the Distributed Systems group under Prof. Dr. Winfried Lamersdorf
