Volker Ahlers

Prof. Dr. Volker Ahlers is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Hochschule Hannover – University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He serves as the International Coordinator for the department and is a member of the Senate Commission for Research. His academic career spans over two decades, with prior appointments at Goethe University Hospital, WiSenT GmbH, and the University of Potsdam.

• Education: PhD in Physics (University of Potsdam, 2001), M.Sc. in Physics (Georg August University Göttingen, 1998)
• Research Interests: Focus on Computer Graphics, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Information Visualization, and Urban Logistics. His work bridges network security and smart city applications.
• Grants: Led projects funded by BMBF (EKiKo-KI, GLACIER, USEfUL), BMDV (5GAPS), and DAAD collaborations.
• Professional Roles: Conference chair (IDAACS 2023, ASIM 2018), reviewer for journals like PLOS ONE and Bioinformatics, and member of accreditation agencies.