جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kasper Thorupمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Movement Ecology
• Bird Migration
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kasper Thorup is a Professor in Movement Ecology at the Globe Institute , University of Copenhagen , and serves as Section Head of the Center for Macroecology, Evolution and Climate . He is also an Affiliated Scientist at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Radolfzell, Germany, and holds advisory roles at the Copenhagen Bird Ringing Centre and the Natural History Museum of Denmark . Education PhD in Zoology , University of Copenhagen (2004) MSc in Biology , University of Copenhagen (2000) Research Interests Thorup’s research lies at the intersection of movement ecology , behavioral ecology , ornithology , and conservation . His work focuses on the mechanisms and drivers of bird migration , using advanced tracking technologies such as satellite telemetry, geolocators, and radio transmitters. His lab investigates orientation systems , climate change impacts , and conservation strategies for migratory birds across continents. His team also explores animal navigation , disease spread via migratory birds , and habitat use across breeding and wintering grounds. Fieldwork has taken him to remote locations including Kamchatka, Angola, Svalbard, and the Ural Mountains. Scientific Awards Corresponding Member , Deutsche Ornithologen-Gesellschaft Sapere Aude – Research Leader , Danish Fund for Independent Research Fellow , International Ornithologist's Union Post-doc Scholarship , Danish Fund for Independent Research DTUsat Payload Competition , DTU Supervision and Teaching Thorup has supervised 6 postdocs , 9 PhD students , and 19 Master’s students since 2005. He teaches Danish vertebrates (BSc) and Ornithology (MSc) at the University of Copenhagen, and welcomes theoretical and field-based student projects in bird migration, orientation, and conservation. Labs and Teams He leads the Bird Migration Lab and is head of the Thorup Group within the Section for Biodiversity at the Globe Institute. His team is closely affiliated with the Copenhagen Bird Ringing Centre and collaborates globally with institutions like the Max Planck Institute and Lund University.

• Cloud Computing
• Container Orchestration
• Cloud-Native Applications
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nane Kratzke is a Professor at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences, specializing in cloud computing and cloud-native applications. His research addresses practical challenges in container orchestration, cloud security, and vendor lock-in for small and medium enterprises. He holds a Diplom in Computer Science and a Doctorate in Natural Sciences, though specific institutions are not documented in available sources. Research interests include cloud-native architecture design, Kubernetes orchestration, moving target defenses for cloud security, and cost modeling of cloud services. His work bridges academic research and industry needs, particularly for SMEs seeking cloud portability through multi-cloud strategies and runtime transferability. Analysis of recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a strategic shift toward AI-driven cloud management techniques like prompt engineering, building on foundational contributions in cloud observability, security mechanisms, and transferability frameworks established between 2016-2021. Key recurring themes include mitigating vendor lock-in and enabling seamless application migration across cloud environments. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information sources. Details regarding graduate student advising, research grants, and laboratory facilities are not specified in current datasets, though his publications on programming assessment tools indicate engagement with computer science education.

Thomas Metzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Biomass energy conversion
• Thermal gasification
• Combined heat and power systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Thomas Metz is a Research Professor at the Nuremberg Technical University Georg Simon Ohm in the Faculty of Process Engineering since 2015. He leads the Energy and Hydrogen Technology Laboratory and specializes in heat and mass transfer, energy and environmental technology. His professional background includes doctoral studies at the Technical University of Munich and 10 years of industrial experience at Siemens AG in power plant technology and gasification. Appointed as Professor in 2015 with teaching focus on Heat and Mass Transfer and Energy and Environmental Technology Transitioned to Research Professorship in 2022 with 50% teaching load Member of multiple research institutes including the Competence Center for Energy Technology and the Institute for Applied Hydrogen Research Professor Metz's research focuses on the energetic use of biomass (solid fuel combustion, thermal gasification, pyrolysis, carbonization, gas purification processes) and combined heat and power systems with emphasis on thermoelectrics and gas combustion. His work addresses critical challenges in emission reduction for biomass combustion systems, particularly for residential applications like log-burning stoves. He investigates innovative solutions for minimizing fine dust particles in the nanometer range and nitrogen oxide emissions. His publication record shows a clear trajectory toward developing practical applications of thermoelectric generators in micro-scale combined heat and power systems for residential use. The research demonstrates technical feasibility of Nano-CHP systems using thermoelectric technology as a potentially less maintenance-intensive alternative to conventional systems. Member of the Competence Center for Energy Technology Member of the scientific advisory board BayWISS, Joint College for Energy Member of the German Thermoelectric Society Member of the Institute for Energy and Buildings (ieg) Member of the Institute for Applied Hydrogen Research Professor Metz actively supervises numerous student theses across bachelor's and master's programs in Energy Process Engineering, Energy and Hydrogen Technology, and Chemical Engineering. His laboratory hosts multiple research projects including the FutureStove project (innovative low-emission combustion systems), I_WESP project (particle separation in electrostatic precipitators), and Bio-SNCR project (NOx reduction in biomass boilers). He has developed experimental test benches for thermoelectric generators and multifunctional pilot plants for biomass conversion research. His laboratory facilities include specialized equipment for investigating heat transfer phenomena, biomass conversion processes, and thermoelectric generator performance under various operating conditions. Current research directions focus on improving efficiency of residential energy systems through innovative thermal management approaches and emission control technologies.

Hannah Williamsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Movement Ecology
• Bio-logging
• Animal Behavior
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hannah Williams is a Movement Ecologist and Affiliated Scientist at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior , where she investigates soaring bird behavior using bio-logging, UAVs, and simulation modeling. She is affiliated with the University of Konstanz and leads research within the Research Group Safi under the Department of Migration . Current Focus: Social eavesdropping in soaring birds, mapping airflow landscapes through conspecific behavior Previous Institutions: Swansea University (postdoc), University of Exeter (MSc), University of St Andrews (BSc) Research Interests center on movement ecology, animal behavior, and bio-logging. Her work explores how soaring birds use social and environmental cues for navigation, combining field data with computational modeling to decode dynamic movement strategies. Publications (2015-2019) demonstrate expertise in bio-logging technology, flight energetics, and social information theory. Key themes include thermal soaring mechanics, movement pattern recognition, and ecological data visualization tools.

Tobias Cremerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Agroforestry
• Sustainable Forest Management
• Wood Industry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Tobias Cremer at the University of Sustainable Development Eberswalde (HNEE) holds the Professorship for Forestry Utilization and Wood Market within the Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences. His work focuses on agroforestry systems, sustainable forest resource management, and innovative digital forestry technologies including drone-based 3D modeling and LiDAR applications. Key research projects: ADAPT-Wald-Holz (2023–2028) for climate-resilient forestry in Brandenburg-Berlin, ReBuilt (2023–2025) for regenerative built environments, and Intelliway (2021–2024) for digital forest road monitoring International collaborations in Ghana’s Lake Bosomtwe Biosphere Reserve and with European institutions Leadership roles: Former Dean of Forest and Environmental Sciences (2019–2023), Senate Chair (2017–2019), and active participation in forestry policy committees His recent publications emphasize wood volume measurement innovations, bark biomass utilization, and agroforestry’s role in climate adaptation. Cremer actively contributes to sustainability discourse through conference presentations and media engagements, particularly in Northeast Germany and international contexts.

Hemal Naikمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computer Vision
• AI
• Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hemal Naik is a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Department of Ecology of Animal Societies. His research focuses on developing computer vision and AI solutions for ecological and wildlife conservation challenges, particularly using UAVs and 3D tracking technologies. He leads the MELA project studying lekking behavior in Blackbucks and co-developed the SMART-BARN facility for 3D tracking of birds. Naik holds a PhD in Computer Science from TU Munich, with prior industry experience in biomedical engineering and software development. Affiliations: Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Akademie Schloss Solitude (Cooperation Fellow) Education: PhD (Computer Science), TU Munich (2014–2020) Masters in Biomedical Computing, TU Munich (2010–2013) Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering, DJ Sanghvi College of Engineering, Mumbai (2004–2008) Naik’s research interests span computer vision applications in ecology, drone-based wildlife monitoring, and 3D posture tracking. He co-created the 3D-POP dataset and pioneered markerless tracking methods for birds. His work bridges science and art through collaborations with institutions like Merz Akademie and Akademie Schloss Solitude, producing projects like 'Encounters with the Wild' and mentoring art-science initiatives like 'Backpack of Wings.' Grants and Projects: PI of MELA project, SMART-BARN infrastructure development, and Siberian Jay tracking in Sweden. Active in science outreach via pop-science articles and public talks. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Vivek H Sridhar, Akanksha Rathore, and teams at MPI-AB, CASCB, and international researchers in Sweden. Leads the MELA initiative and SMART-BARN facility operations.