جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Asma Khalifaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Gender Studies
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Political Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Asma Khalifa is a Doctoral Researcher at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) since October 2018, specializing in the GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies and enrolled in the GIGA Doctoral Programme . Her work focuses on gender dynamics in conflict zones, particularly examining war's impact on gender relations in Libya and Bosnia through comparative analysis. Education: M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies (Hacettepe University, Turkey), LL.B. (Africa University, Libya) Asma's research spans gender-based violence policies (including during the pandemic), peacebuilding strategies , and post-conflict societal structures . She has contributed to projects like the Policy Tracker on Gender-Based Violence (2020-2021) funded by BMZ, analyzing governmental responses to GBV during crises. Her recent publications explore participatory approaches to conflict and climate challenges in MENA regions, identity formation among Libya's Imazighen during war, and youth struggles in post-conflict environments. She actively participates in academic events as speaker ( GIGA Talk: The Shadow Pandemic 2021) and panelist ( Making Things Worse? The Fight Against Violence and Crime 2019), collaborating with experts like Prof. Dr. Merike Blofield and Johanna Pieper. Her email contact is asma.m.khalifa@gmail.com .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Privacy Studies
• Social Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Forte is a Professor affiliated with the University of Michigan, with a former position at Drexel University. Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Privacy Studies, and Social Media, exploring topics such as privacy expertise, marginalized communities' digital experiences, and collaborative systems. She has published extensively in top venues like CHI, CSCW, and ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction. Her work bridges technical, social, and ethical dimensions of technology, addressing challenges in privacy protection, online anonymity, and the impact of social media on vulnerable populations. She has contributed to understanding how technologies like Wikipedia and social platforms mediate trust, credibility, and activism. Notable projects include studies on user privacy rights in people search websites and the sociotechnical challenges faced by disability activists online. Forte collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, addressing issues such as internet-facilitated harassment of researchers and the design of privacy-enhancing technologies. Her research emphasizes equitable and inclusive approaches to technology, particularly in library and educational contexts.

• European Business Law
• International Commercial Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Wechsler is a Professor of Private Business Law at Pforzheim University and currently serves as a Member of the European Parliament (2024–2029) on extended leave from the university. She holds an M.A. from Oxford, LL.M. degrees from Columbia University and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and is a certified business mediator. Her research focuses on European and international business law, with specialties in commercial law, competition law, intellectual property, data protection, and start-up law. She leads research initiatives at the Design Factory Pforzheim, GründerWERK Center for Start-Ups, and the Competence Center for Consumer Research (vunk). Notable projects include studies on Asian legal systems (especially Chinese law), EU-China legal cooperation, and legal methodologies integrating economic analysis. She has received the 2013 Faculty Prize from LMU for her dissertation. Prof. Wechsler has authored/co-authored over 30 publications, including textbooks on business law and intellectual property. She serves on advisory boards for the Bundesverband Direktvertrieb Deutschland and the Baden-Württemberg Consumer Commission. Her work bridges academia and practice, with consulting roles at McKinsey & Company and contributions to EU legal reforms. Education: M.A. (Oxford University) LL.M. (Columbia University School of Law) LL.M. (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München) Research Themes: European and international commercial law harmonization IP rights enforcement in digital markets Competition law in tech industries Mediation mechanisms in cross-border disputes Asian legal systems analysis Sustainability in consumer law Awards: 2013 Fakultätspreis für die Dissertation Grants & Projects: Editorial leadership of the Schriftenreihe des Instituts für Europäisches Wirtschafts- und Verbraucherrecht Consultant for the "Junge Innovatoren" innovation fund PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) coordinator at Pforzheim University Labs/Teams: Design Factory Pforzheim (innovation ecosystem) GründerWERK Start-Up Center vunk Competence Center for Sustainable Consumption

Alan Misloveمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithmic Auditing
• Fairness
• Privacy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alan Mislove is a Professor of Computer Science at Northeastern University and serves as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Interim Executive Director of the Institute of Experiential Artificial Intelligence (EAI). He is also a core faculty member of the Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute and EAI at Northeastern. His research focuses on algorithmic auditing, fairness, and privacy in online systems. Notably, he has testified before Congress on algorithmic discrimination, challenged the CFAA in ACLU litigation, and contributed to landmark FTC and DOJ cases against Meta. His work has been funded by the NSF, Army Research Office, Google, and Amazon Web Services. Mislove’s academic leadership includes roles in Khoury College, where he supports over 2,000 students and faculty. He has advised numerous PhD students, including current research scientist Piotr Sapieżyński. His lab explores algorithmic transparency, PKI security, and middlebox traffic differentiation. Key awards include the 2017 ACM SIGCOMM Test of Time Award and recognition for work on QUIC protocol evaluation. He has authored over 150 publications, including seminal studies on Facebook ad discrimination and Uber’s surge pricing. His teaching spans systems, networks, and social computing courses, emphasizing experiential learning. Mislove actively serves on program committees for IMC, PETS, and other top conferences, and contributed to policy as Deputy U.S. CTO for Privacy (2023–2024).

Jens von Wolfersdorfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Thermal Engineering
• Fluid Dynamics
• Aerospace Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jens von Wolfersdorf is a Professor at the University of Stuttgart's Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on advanced thermal management systems for high-speed aerospace applications, particularly in the areas of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and combustion. He specializes in experimental and numerical methods for analyzing complex flows in rotating and stationary cooling channels, transpiration cooling for rocket engines, and turbulence modeling. His work integrates cutting-edge techniques such as thermochromic liquid crystal (TLC) measurements, particle image velocimetry (PIV), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to validate novel cooling configurations. Key projects include the COOREFLEX-Turbo initiative and contributions to the European ATLLAS-II program for high-speed vehicle materials. Recent studies emphasize rotational heat transfer effects in two-pass cooling channels, additive manufacturing of ribbed cooling structures, and validation of coupled FEM-CFD frameworks. His research addresses challenges in aerospace thermal protection, turbine blade cooling, and scramjet combustor efficiency. Publications span over 15 years, with a focus on transient heat transfer, flow visualization, and material characterization for transpiration-cooled systems. Collaborations involve experimental facilities for high-speed flows and advanced thermal measurement systems.

• Bioenergy
• Bioeconomy
• Sustainability Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Daniela Thrän serves as Professor of Bioenergy Systems at the University of Leipzig's Faculty of Economics and Head of the Department of Bioenergy at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), positions she has held since 2011. She concurrently leads Germany's delegation in IEA Bioenergy Task 44 on Flexible Bioenergy and System Integration and chairs the Social Sustainability Transformations group at UFZ, bridging academic research with national climate policy through roles in the Federal Bioeconomy Council (2012-2023) and Thuringia's Climate Advisory Board. Her academic background includes: Engineering studies in Technical Environmental Protection at Technical University of Berlin (1989-1995) Doctorate at Bauhaus University Weimar (1998-2001) on material flow management in rural regional development Thrän's research centers on bioenergy's role in climate neutrality, specializing in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) via bio-based methods including BECCS, life cycle sustainability assessment, and spatial modeling of renewable energy systems. She analyzes biomass resource potentials within circular bioeconomy frameworks and investigates socio-economic drivers of energy transitions, with recent work focusing on urban-rural biomass integration and flexible bioenergy services for grid stability. Her 2023-2025 publications reveal intensifying focus on bio-CDR implementation challenges and policy frameworks, alongside systematic assessments of biomass allocation in Germany's net-zero pathways. Key trends include AI-enhanced literature mapping for climate research, municipal-scale renewable integration dynamics, and cross-national comparisons (e.g., Germany/Canada biogas systems), with growing emphasis on socio-technical trade-offs in land use and stakeholder acceptance. No scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships were documented in the provided text. Thrän actively mentors doctoral candidates as DBFZ's representative for bioenergy colloquia and leads major initiatives: IEA Bioenergy Task 44: National Team Leader for Germany (2019-present) Helmholtz Climate Initiative (HI-CAM): Co-author of spatial energy transition reports Editor-in-Chief of Springer's "energy, sustainability and society" (2017-present) She directs UFZ's Department of Bioenergy (BEN) and Models team, developing spatially resolved energy system tools like BENOPTex. Her groups focus on techno-economic analysis of biogenic resources, smart bioenergy system services, and socio-ecological impacts of renewable energy expansion, with strong links to European standardization bodies (ISO/TC 238, CEN TC 335) and Germany's aviation biofuels advisory board (aireg).

Pedro Henrique D. Batistaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Intellectual Property
• Innovation
• Biotechnology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pedro Henrique D. Batista is a Senior Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, specializing in intellectual property law with a focus on innovation, biotechnology, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge. His research addresses regulatory frameworks for biodiversity, patent law reforms, and the intersection of IP with public health and climate change. Education: PhD in Law, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2013-2024) LL.M., Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2012-2013) Bachelor of Law, University of São Paulo (2006-2011) Research explores the legal challenges of emerging technologies, including CRISPR and digital genetic sequences, and policy solutions for equitable innovation. His work critically examines international agreements like the Nagoya Protocol and TRIPS flexibilities. Publications emphasize regulatory coherence in intellectual property, with recent focus on WIPO reforms, antimicrobial resistance incentives, and climate-related patent frameworks. Articles frequently engage with EU law, Latin American IP systems, and global governance. Awards: Finalist, Best Diploma Thesis Award, University of São Paulo Law School (2011) Coordinates the Smart IP for Latin America Initiative and contributes to international bodies like the CBD Working Group on Digital Sequence Information. Part-time roles included editorship of GRUR International and IIC journals.

Tobias Lutziمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Private International Law
• Comparative Law
• Digital Law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tobias Lutzi is a Junior Professor for Private Law (Tenure Track) at the University of Augsburg and an external habilitation candidate at the Institute for Private International and Comparative Law at the University of Cologne . He serves as co-editor of MMR , a journal for digitalization law , and is the General Editor of conflictoflaws.net . His affiliations include the Scientific Council of the European Association of Private International Law (EAPIL) , the Young Academy of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences , and advisory roles for journals like Juristischen Schulung (JuS) and Zeitschrift für das Recht der digitalen Wirtschaft (ZDiW) . Research Focus : Private International Law, particularly international civil procedure and CISG German and comparative private law in the context of digital technology Challenges in cross-border climate litigation , AI ethics, and platform economy regulation Article Trends : His recent work spans digital jurisdiction , crypto-asset liability , and EU digital regulation (DSA/DMA) , with a focus on conflict of laws , recognition of judgments , and comparative analysis of punitive damages across jurisdictions. Scientific Contributions : Awarded the ICC Institute of World Business Law Prize (2019) and Lehrpreis der Fachschaft Jura (2020) Recipient of the Daimler and Benz Foundation scholarship (2023) and Rhodes Scholarship (2014) Authored monograph Private International Law Online (OUP 2020) and co-edited volumes on punitive damages , non-EU jurisdiction , and digital market regulations Team and Projects : Leads the Digital Law Research Center and Research Center for Japanese Law at Augsburg. Coordinates research projects on punitive damages , non-EU judgment enforcement , and digital market regulations , funded by the Daimler and Benz Foundation.

Antje von Ungern-Sternbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Constitutional Law
• International Law
• European Union Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Antje von Ungern-Sternberg serves as Professor of German and Foreign Public Law, Church-State Law and International Law at the University of Trier's Faculty of Law. She holds a chaired professorship within Department V - Law, based at Campus I Building C (Universitätsring 15, 54296 Trier), with her office located in C 204a. Her research spans Constitutional Law, International Law, EU Law, and Digitalization Law, with specific expertise in data protection frameworks, church-state relations, and historical constitutional development. Current teaching includes European Law exam revision courses, Constitutional History of the Modern Era, and specialized seminars on Information Society Law. She actively contributes to the Institute for Law and Digitalization Trier (IRDT) and Institute for Legal Policy (IRP), recently organizing the IRDT Annual Conference on Systemic Risks in the Digital Age. Her historical scholarship covers Restoration-era constitutional developments including the Prussian three-class voting system, North German Confederation constitutions, and Empire-era legal reforms. Administrative duties include maintaining regular secretariat hours (Monday/Wednesday 9am-12pm & 2pm-4pm, Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 9am-12pm) for student consultations and academic affairs.

Jochen Hoffmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Civil Law
• Consumer Protection Law
• Commercial and Corporate Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jochen Hoffmann is a Professor of Private Commercial Law at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg , with a research focus on civil law, consumer protection law, commercial and corporate law, banking and insurance law, antitrust law, and European/international commercial law. He has held academic positions at the University of Leipzig and the University of Hamburg before joining FAU in 2009. Studied Law and Economics at University of Bayreuth Doctorate in Law (1998) from University of Bayreuth Habilitation in Law (2005) with Bavarian Habilitation Award His research examines legal frameworks in digital markets, consumer finance, and cross-border trade, with recent publications addressing antitrust regulation, AI applications, and EU directives. He contributes to interdisciplinary projects like FAU WiSo’s Insurance and Risk focus area and collaborates with industry partners. Hoffmann has received significant recognition, including the Bavarian Habilitation Award (2001), and maintains active affiliations with FAU’s Department of Private Commercial Law. Notable awards: Bavarian Habilitation Award (2001) Teaching and Leadership: Held Chair of Private Commercial Law at FAU since 2009 Contributor to FAU WiSo’s interdisciplinary research clusters

• Software Engineering
• Deep Learning
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Chunyang Chen is a Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Heilbronn, Germany. He holds the Chair of Software Engineering & AI, serves as a core member of the Munich Data Science Institute, board member of the Heilbronn Data Science Center, and Fellow at Fortiss. He also maintains an Adjunct Professor role at Monash University, Australia. Research Focus: His work bridges Software Engineering, Deep Learning, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), specializing in AI/ML, NLP, and program analysis for mobile app development, testing, and security. Key areas include LLM-assisted app development, robustness of deep learning models, and accessibility testing. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Honorable Mention in CHI 2024 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA), Australian Research Council ACM SIGSOFT Early Career Researcher Award Facebook Research Award in Probability and Programming Dean's Award for Research Impact at Monash University Academic Leadership: He actively mentors PhD students, supervises postdocs, and leads research teams focusing on software security, automated testing, and LLM applications. His recent work explores the intersection of software security and large language models, with a special issue call for EMSE journal.

• Experimental Fluid Dynamics
• Data Assimilation
• Network Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. David E. Rival is a full Professor at the Institute of Fluid Mechanics within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Technische Universität Braunschweig. His research spans interdisciplinary domains at the intersection of experimental fluid dynamics, data assimilation, network science, and bio-inspiration, with applications in renewable energy systems and bio-mimetic engineering. Former Associate Professor at Queen’s University, Canada Doctoral work on dragonfly flight aerodynamics at TU Darmstadt Alexander von Humboldt research fellowship recipient (2020) Postdoctoral associate at MIT studying shape morphing in nature Research chair at University of Calgary on atmospheric sensing His work focuses on unsteady flow phenomena, bio-inspired design, and advanced measurement techniques. Key projects include: Co-chairing NATO AVT task group on flow separation International collaborations with AFOSR, NATO, and ONR Development of cost-effective flow-tracking sensors for natural environments Investigations into shear-thinning suspension dynamics and vortex ring behavior Recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on: Large-scale particle tracking with natural light and UAVs Machine learning for sparse data reconstruction in fluid flows Soft coastal protection methods and ecohydraulics Advanced sensing techniques for atmospheric and industrial applications Scientific Awards: 2020: Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship Notable research achievements include textbook authorship on Biological and Bio-Inspired Fluid Dynamics (Springer) and media features in The Nature of Things (David Suzuki) and Discovery Channel’s Daily Planet .

• Cryptography
• Cybersecurity
• Authentication Protocols
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Zheng Yang is a Professor at Tsinghua University's School of Software, with significant research contributions in cryptography, cybersecurity, and privacy-preserving systems. His work spans multiple institutions including collaborations with University of Helsinki's Secure System Group and Chongqing University of Technology. He maintains active research in both theoretical and applied security domains, with particular focus on industrial applications. Professor Yang's research interests center on cryptographic protocols, authentication mechanisms, and security for emerging technologies. His work addresses critical challenges in Cyber-Physical Systems security, Industrial Internet of Things protection, and privacy-preserving computation. He has made significant contributions to secure key exchange protocols, authentication systems, and defenses against sophisticated network attacks including DDoS mitigation strategies. His research bridges theoretical cryptography with practical implementations for resource-constrained environments. Analysis of Professor Yang's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward practical security solutions for industrial and embedded systems. His work increasingly focuses on balancing security with performance constraints in Cyber-Physical Systems and Industrial IoT environments. Key research themes include lightweight cryptography for resource-constrained devices, privacy-preserving location services, and novel authentication mechanisms that maintain security while minimizing computational overhead. His publications demonstrate consistent innovation in adapting cryptographic techniques to real-world security challenges. Professor Yang has established himself as a leading researcher through his extensive publication record in top security venues including IEEE Security & Privacy, USENIX Security, and ACM conferences. His work has been published consistently in high-impact journals and conferences, demonstrating sustained research productivity and influence in the security community. Professor Yang maintains active research collaborations with numerous institutions globally, evidenced by his extensive co-authorship network. His research has attracted significant funding for projects addressing critical security challenges in emerging technologies. His work on secure authentication protocols and privacy-preserving systems has practical applications across multiple industry sectors. Professor Yang leads research initiatives focused on secure Cyber-Physical Systems and Industrial IoT security. His laboratory work emphasizes practical implementations of cryptographic protocols for real-world systems, with particular attention to performance constraints in embedded environments. Current research directions include secure communication for programmable logic controllers, privacy-preserving location services, and adaptive defenses against sophisticated network attacks.

• Network and Service Management
• Cybersecurity
• Distributed Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Aiko Pras is a Professor at the University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands. His research spans network and service management, cybersecurity, and distributed systems, with a focus on DNS security, DDoS mitigation, IPv6, and software-defined networking. Research Interests: Network and Service Management Cybersecurity and DDoS Mitigation DNS Security and IPv6 Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Internet Measurement and Performance Critical Infrastructure Protection (ICS/SCADA) Article Trends: Pras's recent work emphasizes collaborative DDoS defense, DNS security, and IPv6 vulnerabilities. His studies often involve large-scale measurements and propose practical solutions for internet resilience and security. Collaborations: He frequently collaborates with Anna Sperotto, Roland van Rijswijk-Deij, and other experts in network security and measurement.

Stefan Grundmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contract Law
• Company Law
• Banking Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Stefan Grundmann is a Full Professor of Private and Business Law at Humboldt University of Berlin's Faculty of Law, specializing in European and international legal frameworks. He holds dual doctorates (Dr. iur. and Dr. phil.) and an LL.M. from Berkeley. His academic journey includes roles at Halle-Wittenberg and Erlangen-Nürnberg Universities, and visiting professorships at Oxford, Harvard, and NYU. He founded the Society of European Contract Law (SECOLA) and co-leads the European Law School offering transnational legal education. Education: Studied law, art history, and philosophy in Munich, Aix-en-Provence, Lausanne, Lisbon, and Berkeley. Ranked #1 in Bavaria's first state law exam and top 1% in his bar exam. Completed habilitation on fiduciary relationships in 1995. Research Interests: Contract law, company law, banking law, legal theory, comparative law, and European private law. Focuses on digital age challenges in contracting, transnational legal frameworks, and legal harmonization across jurisdictions. Publications: Over 50 books and commentaries, including European Contract Law in the Digital Age (2018), Private Law Development in Context (2018), and European Company Law (multiple editions). Editor of European Review of Contract Law and co-founder of the Ius Communitatis textbook series on European law. Awards: Max-Planck-Medal for academic excellence, multiple faculty awards, and scholarships from prestigious institutions. Recognized for contributions to Chinese trust law legislation and EU legal harmonization. Administrative Roles: President of the Society of European Contract Law, Board Member of German Comparative Law Society, and Director of the Institute for Banking Law and Capital Market Law. Advises EU institutions and Chinese legal reforms. Labs/Teams: Leads the European Law School (Berlin/London/Paris) and directs research initiatives on digital law and transnational legal education.