Nadja Henze serves as a Lecturer in Microeconomics, Economics, and Business Mathematics at the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt's Department of Economics, Logistics, and Transport. Her teaching responsibilities include microeconomics lectures/exercises, business mathematics, statistics, and specialized tutorials for business informatics courses. Her academic focus centers on Microeconomics as the core discipline, extending to applied Economics, quantitative Business Mathematics, and statistical methods within business contexts. She develops refresher courses emphasizing practical applications of these subjects for student comprehension.
George G. Cabral is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of Computing at the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE) in Recife, Brazil. His academic career spans research and teaching in machine learning, with a particular focus on applications to software engineering and other real-world domains. Ph.D. in Computer Science, Federal University of Pernambuco (2014) M.Sc. in Computer Science, Federal University of Pernambuco (2008) B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, University of Pernambuco (2005) PostDoc, University of Birmingham (2019) Dr. Cabral's research primarily focuses on machine learning algorithms applied to real-world problems, with special emphasis on online learning and concept drift in data streams. His work explores class imbalanced learning techniques, ensembles of learning machines , and novelty detection methods. A significant portion of his research applies these techniques to software defect prediction , where he investigates just-in-time approaches that can identify potential bugs as software is being developed. He also applies similar methodologies to intrusion detection systems and public accounting domains, demonstrating the versatility of his research interests across different application areas. Analysis of Dr. Cabral's publication history reveals a consistent trajectory from foundational work on one-class classification techniques toward increasingly applied research in software engineering contexts. His most recent publications (2022-2023) demonstrate expansion into public sector applications, particularly in data auditing for Brazilian municipal governments, while maintaining his core focus on concept drift challenges in software defect prediction. The publications consistently address methodological challenges like verification latency and class imbalance evolution in streaming data environments. Dr. Cabral actively contributes to the academic community as a committee member for the Artifact Evaluation track at major software engineering conferences including ASE (Automated Software Engineering) since 2021 and ICSE (International Conference on Software Engineering). He serves as a reviewer for journals such as Neurocomputing and Applied Soft Computing, and has taught undergraduate courses including Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Computing Theory, and Programming at UFRPE.
Kai-Christian Bruhn is a Professor for Interdisciplinary Applications of Spatial Surveying and Information Technology at Mainz University of Applied Sciences, where he has held a permanent position since March 2008. He also holds an Honorary Professorship at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's Institute for Ancient Studies (IAW) since 2016. His academic home is within the School of Engineering, specifically in the Department of Geoinformatics and Surveying. His research spans archaeology, digital humanities, GIS, semantic web technologies, and spatial humanities, with particular focus on research data management and infrastructure development. Bruhn integrates geospatial technologies with archaeological practice, creating innovative approaches for 3D modeling, semantic annotation, and digital curation of cultural heritage objects. His work bridges classical archaeology with cutting-edge digital methodologies. Bruhn's publications demonstrate consistent engagement with digital archaeological methods, particularly in 3D modeling of artifacts like cuneiform tablets and historical sites. His recent work (2022-2025) centers on sustainable research data management, NFDI4Objects infrastructure development, and practical GIS applications. Key trends include semantic web integration for archaeological data, standardized 3D annotation frameworks, and regional research data policy development in Rhineland-Palatinate. Akademiepreis des Landes Rheinland-Pfalz (2017-12-05) Bruhn leads multiple major research initiatives including NFDI4Objects (2023-2028), Eclipse and Mutation (2021-present), and NFDI4Culture (2020-present), all funded by the German Research Foundation. His grant portfolio demonstrates sustained leadership in developing national research data infrastructure for cultural heritage, with particular emphasis on digital archaeology and spatial humanities. He serves as Principal Investigator for projects totaling over €5 million in funding since 2012. As core faculty at i3mainz (Institute for Spatial Information and Surveying Technology), Bruhn directs research in digital archaeological documentation and coordinates Germany's National Research Data Infrastructure for archaeological objects. His team develops processing pipelines for 3D cultural heritage data and contributes to international standards for semantic annotation of archaeological resources.
Professor Ingo Roeder is a Professor for Medical Statistics and Biometry and Head of the Institute for Medical Informatics and Biometry (IMB) at the Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University of Dresden since 2010. His research group focuses on systems biology with applications in medicine, stem cell and developmental biology, developing mathematical models to understand biological systems across multiple scales. Professor Roeder's educational background includes: Diploma in Mathematics from TU Dresden (1994) PhD in Theoretical Biology from University Leipzig (2003) Habilitation in 'Medical Bioinformatics, Statistics and Epidemiology' (2009) Professor Roeder's research interests center around mathematical modeling of biological systems at multiple scales. His group develops and applies mathematical models and simulation strategies of regulatory processes on the molecular, cellular, and tissue levels. Major research foci include theoretical stem cell biology, investigation of stem cell-niche interactions, analysis of clonal competition processes, modeling of aging-related phenomena in the hematopoietic system, and understanding gene regulatory principles. In bioimage informatics, the group specializes in developing automatic single cell tracking algorithms and model-based segmentation methods for analyzing cellular genealogies, cell migration, and cell-cell contacts. Professor Roeder's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to systems biology, stem cell research, and computational medicine. His work shows progression from fundamental mathematical modeling of stem cell organization to increasingly complex applications in cancer treatment and advanced imaging technologies. The research spans multiple disciplines including mathematics, computer science, biology, and medicine, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern systems biology. His notable scientific contributions include: Mathematical modeling approaches for characterizing clonal heterogeneity among hematopoietic stem cells Dynamic modeling of imatinib-treated chronic myeloid leukemia with clinical implications Development of automated single-cell tracking methods for studying hematopoietic stem cell behavior Mathematical analysis of Nanog variability in pluripotency regulation of embryonic stem cells High-speed panoramic light-sheet microscopy techniques for studying endodermal cell dynamics As Head of the Institute for Medical Informatics and Biometry, Professor Roeder oversees research activities that bridge mathematics, computer science, and medical applications. His group maintains active collaborations across disciplines, working with experimental biologists to validate mathematical models and with clinicians to translate research findings into potential medical applications. The group participates in interdisciplinary graduate programs such as the Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences. The research group operates at the intersection of mathematical modeling and experimental biology, with particular focus on developing computational methods to address complex biological questions. Their work on single cell tracking and modeling represents a significant technical contribution to the field of bioimage informatics, enabling detailed analysis of cellular behavior that would be impossible through manual methods alone.
Hans-Werner Graf serves as Professor of Business Information Systems, especially Supply Chain Management at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences since the winter semester of 2013/2014, teaching core courses in business informatics and logistics disciplines. Education: Computer Science degree from Dortmund Doctorate on Transportation Networks (Fraunhofer IML) Research focuses on optimization-driven logistics systems with emphasis on distribution networks, freight operations, and computational planning methodologies. His work bridges theoretical business informatics frameworks with practical supply chain applications. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on logistics informatics, with recent work exploring computational approaches to distribution challenges and network optimization in freight systems. Thesis supervision covers critical logistics domains: Logistics and Distribution Systems Tour and Route Optimization Fleet Management Business Informatics Applications Students must submit thesis proposals one semester in advance due to capacity constraints.
Christopher Anderton is a Chemist and team leader for the Biogeochemical Transformations team at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), within the Environmental Molecular Sciences Division and the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) user program. He concurrently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. His educational background includes: PhD in Chemistry, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2010) BS in Chemistry, University of Colorado (2005) Dr. Anderton's research centers on Inter-Kingdom Interactions , Spatial Metabolomics , and Mass Spectrometry Imaging . Leveraging multimodal imaging methods, he investigates chemical interactions across biological kingdoms—particularly in soils and the rhizosphere—to understand environmental resilience mechanisms. His work has significantly advanced mass spectrometry imaging capabilities at EMSL for analyzing bacterial communities, plant-microbe systems, and human health processes. Analysis of his 2020 publications reveals dominant trends in applying advanced imaging techniques to diverse systems: plant-microbe symbiosis (soybean nodules, Setaria roots), soil microbiome dynamics under climate change, and clinical lipidomics in kidney disease. His methodological innovations focus on spatial metabolome visualization and multimodal imaging integration across environmental and biomedical contexts. Dr. Anderton actively contributes to professional communities through the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Publications Committee and as a Founding Member/Executive Committee Member of the Imaging Mass Spectrometry Society. He leads collaborative research initiatives at PNNL's EMSL facility while mentoring through his adjunct professorship and STEM Ambassador role.
Prof. Dr. Felix Hermonies serves as Professor in the Department of Communication at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, specializing in legal frameworks for digital environments. His academic profile integrates practical legal experience with scholarly research in evolving technological contexts. Research focuses on Data Protection Law , Media Law , and European Law , particularly examining AI's legal implications, pandemic-era data processing, and surveillance technologies. His work bridges theoretical jurisprudence with real-world applications in sports, retail, and public administration. Recent publications demonstrate consistent engagement with emerging legal challenges, showing strong thematic continuity in data governance across sectors. Key trends include adapting privacy principles to AI systems, balancing security needs with fundamental rights in surveillance contexts, and developing practical compliance frameworks for public institutions. Professional background includes legal practice for national/international entities and expertise in IT law certification. He actively contributes to scholarly discourse through book chapters and critical reviews of legal informatics literature.
Daniel Adams is a Professor of Administrative Informatics at the University of Applied Sciences for Police and Public Administration North Rhine-Westphalia (HSPV NRW), based at the Duisburg campus. He teaches courses in data and information management, IT-supported administrative processes, e-Government, IT and project management, and administrative management and organization. His research focuses on Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Digitalization, with specific expertise in semantic technologies, ontologies, and intelligent systems. Key interests include knowledge organization, data integration, controlled vocabularies, and technological trends such as AI, Big Data, and Blockchain. His work bridges administrative science with cutting-edge informatics methodologies. Professor Adams maintains active industry engagement through consulting roles, most recently as an IT consultant and project manager for the Zensus 2021 project at IT.NRW. His practical experience spans data management at Forschungszentrum Jülich and engineering roles in information systems.
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Priemer serves as a Professor at Westphalian University of Applied Sciences within the Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FB 5), affiliated with the Institute for Empirical Economic and Social Research. His current teaching responsibilities for Summer Semester 2024 include Bachelor-level courses in Business Information Systems Architecture, Business Intelligence Fundamentals, and Intelligent Systems. His research centers on Business Intelligence architectures and Machine Learning applications for corporate systems, with expertise in integrated business application design, data management frameworks, and management information systems. This work bridges theoretical computer science with practical enterprise solutions, emphasizing scalable data analysis and system implementation. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on practical software development, exemplified by his 2014 Java programming guide covering GUI and database integration, and 2012 Web 2.0/Ajax applications text, demonstrating consistent contributions to business informatics education. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in source materials Advising and Grants: Students: No advisees listed Research Grants: No funding sources documented
Prof. Dr. Alexander Rausch serves as Professor of Business Informatics at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, teaching across four degree programs: Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, Master Digital Processes and Technologies, and Master's in Software Technology. His academic focus integrates theoretical and applied computing disciplines through key teaching areas: Standard software systems (SAP ERP) Human-machine communication interfaces Programming language design and implementation Software engineering methodologies Research interests span Business Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, and Enterprise Resource Planning systems development. Contact is available via alexander.rausch@hft-stuttgart.de .
Prof. Dr. Holger Hinrichs is a Professor of Computer Science at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences (Technische Hochschule Lübeck) since 2004. He serves as the Head of the THL Learning Space Team within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His expertise spans databases, information architecture, and content strategy with significant contributions to data quality management and educational technology. His academic journey includes studies in computer science at the University of Oldenburg (1990-1995), followed by software development work at OFFIS (1996-2002), and a visiting professorship at Hochschule Harz (2002-2004). Prof. Hinrichs' research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in healthcare and educational domains, demonstrating an evolution from data warehouse systems to cloud-based learning technologies over his career. His publication portfolio reveals a consistent focus on data management solutions and educational technology, with significant works on cloud learning systems, service-oriented data quality management, and collaborative eLearning platforms. The publications show a progression from foundational work in data warehousing to innovative applications in healthcare information systems and modern educational technologies. As leader of the Software Engineering Lab at TH Lübeck, Prof. Hinrichs oversees research activities that connect academic theory with real-world applications. His role as Head of the THL Learning Space Team indicates active involvement in developing and implementing innovative learning technologies at the university level.
Professor Damian Bargiel serves as Head of Institute and holds the Professorship for Applied Geoinformatics in Landscape Planning within the Department of Landscape Planning & Nature Conservation at Geisenheim University. His work bridges advanced geospatial technologies with practical applications in agricultural monitoring and landscape planning. Professor Bargiel's research focuses on applied geoinformatics with particular expertise in remote sensing technologies , especially Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite data. His work spans crop classification, agricultural land monitoring, habitat structure detection, and the integration of time series analysis with crop phenology information. He has developed innovative classification methods that significantly improve accuracy over conventional approaches by leveraging the temporal dimension of radar imagery. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the field since 2011, with recent work expanding into satellite-based disease detection (2025) and small satellite Earth observation systems (2024). The research shows a clear progression from foundational work on TerraSAR-X applications to more integrated approaches combining multiple data sources and advanced machine learning techniques. Professor Bargiel is currently leading significant research initiatives including the AGRECO4CAST project (2025-2028), which aims to develop a transdisciplinary assessment framework for agroecological transitions in European agroforestry landscapes. This EU and German government-funded project reflects his expanding research scope into sustainable agricultural systems and policy-relevant applications of geospatial technologies. His work provides valuable methodological advances for agricultural monitoring systems and contributes to practical applications in precision agriculture, landscape planning, and environmental conservation. The integration of technical remote sensing expertise with real-world agricultural and landscape planning challenges represents the distinctive contribution of Professor Bargiel's research program.
Professor Dominik Wilhelm serves as Professor of Media Informatics/Applied Game Concepts/Applied Games at Harz University of Applied Sciences within the Faculty of Automation and Information. He has held this position since 2016, previously serving as Acting Professor in 2015. He is also co-founder and curator of the annual game conference 'ADD ON: Games. Developers. Network' since 2017. Harz University of Applied Sciences: Professor of Media Informatics/Applied Game Concepts/Applied Games (2016-present) Mittweida University of Applied Sciences: Lecturer in Media Informatics & Interactive Entertainment program (2012-2015) Grasshopper Manufacture Inc.: Lead UI Designer (2009-2012) Freelance Art Director & Designer (2006-present) Wilhelm's research interests focus on the intersection of game design, media informatics, and practical application. He explores how digital games transcend entertainment to serve in simulation, training, knowledge transfer, and marketing. His work emphasizes experimental game design that questions conventions while examining the collaborative nature of game development across multiple disciplines. He has particular expertise in UI/UX design for games, visual development, and the application of game mechanics in serious contexts including sustainability education, intercultural competence, and corporate training. His publication portfolio demonstrates a strong focus on location-based serious games for sustainability education and intercultural communication. Wilhelm has developed several applied game projects including 'Droppys Wasserlebnispfad' for environmental education and 'SumMit' for fostering intercultural cooperation. His academic work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation, emphasizing how game interfaces can enhance player experience and learning outcomes. As an educator, Wilhelm supervises numerous bachelor's and master's theses across diverse game-related topics including serious games, VR/AR applications, game UI/UX design, procedural generation, and narrative design. He has initiated multiple international collaborations, particularly with Japanese institutions like Tokyo University of Technology, and has organized events including the Global Game Jam at Harz University for multiple consecutive years. His teaching philosophy emphasizes both rapid prototyping and deep iterative development, while developing students' conceptual frameworks for critical evaluation of their work. Wilhelm has been involved in several significant projects including 'Ghostory' (an intercultural game development project presented at Tokyo Game Show), 'NaHaKo' (a sustainability training project), and 'INTEGRATE NOW' (an EU consortium project on refugee integration). He serves on various committees including the Library Committee at Harz University and is a founding member of 'game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V.'
Timo Jakobi is a researcher at the Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG), serving as co-lead of the Institute of Consumer Informatics. Previously, he held the position of Project Lead for Actors, Data and Infrastructures at HIIG, focusing on data governance for data-driven urban planning. His research centers on developing usable mechanisms for data explanation and management in ICT applications, with emphasis on the empirical interface between user research and data protection law. He integrates consumer perspectives to ground legal frameworks in real-world user experiences, prioritizing data governance, user-centered design, and consumer informatics. Dr. Jakobi's publication record demonstrates interdisciplinary synthesis of computer science, law, and human-computer interaction. His 2021 work on data protection by design exemplifies applying user-centered methods to legal compliance challenges, particularly in purpose specification for privacy engineering. As co-lead of the Institute of Consumer Informatics, he actively shapes HIIG's research agenda on digital society issues, contributing to public discourse through empirical, user-focused approaches to data infrastructure and regulation.
Sven Rill serves as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Informatics at Hof University of Applied Sciences, Germany, with his office located at Campus Hof, Building C, Room C112 (Alfons-Goppel-Platz 1, 95028 Hof). He maintains active administrative and teaching responsibilities with office hours by appointment. His research and teaching specialization centers on Mobile Computing, operating within the broader domains of Computer Science and Information Technology. This focus encompasses mobile application development, wireless systems, and context-aware computing frameworks as indicated by his primary teaching assignment. Contact is facilitated via telephone (+49 9281 409 - 4510) and email (sven.rill@hof-university.de), reflecting his current operational status within the university structure.
