Thomas Richter

Prof. Dr. Thomas Richter is a faculty member at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, where he holds the professorship for the Development of Web-Based Systems within the Faculty of Communication and Environment at the Kamp-Lintfort Campus. He serves as the university's representative for e-learning and digitalization and leads the Software Laboratory, playing a key role in both academic and technical advancement.

His educational background, while not detailed in the text, includes a doctoral degree (Dr.) and extensive professional experience spanning over 20 years in software development, project transformation, and industrial software engineering.

His research interests center on the engineering of reliable and efficient software systems in distributed and mobile environments. He emphasizes pragmatic, organization-tailored software processes that integrate modern methodologies with real-world constraints. Key areas include:

• Software Engineering and Process Design
• Web and Mobile Application Development
• Cloud Computing and Big Data Integration
• Cross-Platform Programming
• Business Process Management
• Agile, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery Practices

Although no specific publications are listed, his teaching and applied work suggest a strong focus on practical software engineering challenges, inspired by historical and systemic failures such as the Vasa shipwreck — a metaphor he uses to highlight recurring issues in software projects like time pressure, creeping requirements, and lack of documentation.

He has contributed to academic discourse through recorded lectures available on YouTube since 2015 and actively supervises student internships, semesters abroad, and final theses. His supervision topics include mobile apps, web development, social media integration, and empirical studies in software engineering.

• Scientific Awards: No awards are mentioned in the provided texts.

Prof. Richter advises students on bachelor’s and master’s theses and supports their academic development through structured guidance. While no grants are explicitly mentioned, his role in digitalization and e-learning suggests institutional leadership in funded or strategic initiatives. He audits software projects, provides expert opinions, and supports project reorganization, bridging academia and industry.

He is responsible for the Software Laboratory at the university, which likely serves as a hub for student projects, applied research, and software development initiatives. The lab supports hands-on learning and innovation in web-based systems.