Pantelis Frangoudis is a PostDoctoral Researcher at the Distributed Systems Group of the Vienna University of Technology since 2019. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science (2012), M.Sc. (2005), and B.Sc. (2003) from the Department of Informatics, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) , Greece. His research spans Edge Computing , IoT , Network Softwarization , Federated Learning , and Wireless Networking , focusing on adaptive systems and security. Education B.Sc. in Computer Science (2003), AUEB M.Sc. in Computer Science (2005), AUEB Ph.D. in Computer Science (2012), AUEB His research explores Edge Computing Continuum systems, with emphasis on QoS-aware orchestration , serverless edge deployment , and self-adaptive IoT services . Recent work addresses federated learning for 6G , WebAssembly for edge serverless , and dynamic resource allocation in heterogeneous environments. Key projects include AloTwin (2023–2025), INTEND (2024–2026), and EDENSPACE (2019–2022). His publications (2025–2020) cover machine learning for 5G/6G , MEC application orchestration , and IoT security , with a focus on distributed systems and edge-cloud collaboration . Scientific Awards ERCIM Alain Bensoussan Post-Doctoral Fellowship He has supervised multiple diploma theses at TU Vienna, including topics like serverless edge computing , traffic light AI optimization , and vertical farming IoT systems . His collaborations with institutions like EURECOM (France) and IRISA/INRIA (France) reflect a global academic footprint.
Peter Reichl is a Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science, leading the Research Group Cooperative Systems. His work spans interdisciplinary research in Human-Computer Interaction, IoT systems, and Digital Ethics. He actively contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovative technology solutions. Key projects include the European Distributed Data Infrastructure for Energy, COMPASS, and symbIoTe. Research interests include mobile computing, tangible interfaces, quantum computing education, and ethical implications of digital transformation. Over 134 publications since 2008 reflect his work in music technology, IoT frameworks, and socio-technical systems analysis. Recent articles highlight creative tech solutions like LEGO-based music sequencers and philosophical explorations of Digital Humanism. He has organized major events like the Dagstuhl Workshop on Quality of Experience (QoE Vadis?) and contributed to policy discussions on digital democracy in Austria. Key Projects: symbIoTe (2016-2018), COMPASS (IoT solutions), European Energy Data Infrastructure (2023-2025) Notable Activities: Panellist on Digital Transformation Ethics (2024), Poster Presenter for Muco app (2022) Labs/Teams: Research Group Cooperative Systems focuses on IoT interoperability and human-centered tech design.
Markus Schranz is an External Lecturer in the Information Systems Engineering department at TU Wien. His expertise focuses on multimedia systems, news distribution networks, and collaborative network architectures. He has contributed to foundational works on pan-European news distribution systems and multimedia content management. He teaches the course Web Application Engineering & Access Management (2024W). His research emphasizes scalable media distribution, cross-platform adaptation, and collaborative network design. While no awards are explicitly listed, his work reflects significant contributions to media infrastructure engineering. His publications span technical encyclopedias and conference proceedings, addressing both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations in multimedia news systems.
Dieter W. Fellner is a distinguished Professor of Computer Science at Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, where he serves as Director of the Fraunhofer Institute of Computer Graphics (IGD). He also holds a concurrent position as Professor of Computer Science and Founding Director of the Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization at Graz University of Technology, Austria. With a career spanning over three decades, Fellner has established himself as a leading figure in computer graphics, digital libraries, and related fields. Education: Diploma in Technical Mathematics, Graz (1981) Doktorate (Ph.D.) in Technical Mathematics, Graz (1984) Habilitation, Graz (1988) Professor Fellner's research spans multiple domains within computer science, with a primary focus on computer graphics and its applications. His work encompasses computational geometry, 3D modeling and rendering, virtual and augmented reality, and digital libraries with emphasis on cultural heritage preservation. He has made significant contributions to algorithms for integrating modeling and rendering processes, efficient visualization techniques, and generative modeling approaches. His research extends to practical applications in internet-based multimedia systems, where he coordinated a strategic initiative funded by the German Research Foundation that supported approximately 50 researchers across 21 groups from 1997 to 2005. An analysis of Professor Fellner's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of innovation in computer graphics and digital document systems. His early work focused on foundational graphics algorithms and videotex systems, evolving toward more complex 3D document modeling, visualization techniques, and digital library architectures. A notable trend is his interdisciplinary approach, bridging computer graphics with applications in cultural heritage, bioinformatics, and brain-computer interfaces. His research demonstrates a progression from theoretical algorithms to practical implementations addressing real-world challenges in information visualization and knowledge management. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Eurographics Association (2000) Member of the IST Advisory Group for the European Commission (ISTAG) (2007) Best Technical Paper Award (Günther Enderle Award) at Eurographics'98 Conference Honorary Doctorate from the University of Rostock (2019) Throughout his career, Professor Fellner has supervised numerous students and researchers, though specific names are not documented in the available sources. His leadership extends to significant grant activities, most notably coordinating the German Research Foundation's strategic initiative on distributed processing and mediation of digital documents from 1997 to 2005. This major project provided funding for approximately 50 researchers annually across 21 research groups, demonstrating his capacity to lead large-scale collaborative research efforts. He has also served on editorial boards of leading journals and program committees of international conferences, shaping the direction of research in his fields of expertise. Professor Fellner directs the Fraunhofer Institute of Computer Graphics (IGD) in Darmstadt, a prominent research institution focused on applied computer graphics. He also founded and chairs the Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization at Graz University of Technology. These institutions serve as hubs for interdisciplinary research, bringing together computer scientists, domain experts, and industry partners to advance the state of the art in visualization, digital libraries, and knowledge management systems. The teams under his leadership have produced influential work in 3D document processing, cultural heritage digitization, and advanced visualization techniques.
Prof. Ralf Steinmetz is a Full Professor and Director at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany. He also holds an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Computer Science. As the Managing Director of the Multimedia Communications Lab, he has led significant research initiatives, including directing the Fraunhofer IPSI from 1996 to 2001 and founding the Hessian Telemedia Technology Competence Center (httc) in 1999, where he continues as chair. He served as Dean of the department from 2002 to 2004 and has been a key figure in strategic research areas such as the Future Internet cluster and the profile area on Internet and Digitization at TU Darmstadt. He currently chairs the DFG Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1053 MAKI and is president of the Board of Trustees at IMDEA Networks in Madrid. Prof. Steinmetz holds a Dr.-Ing. (Engineering Doctorate) and an honorary doctorate (Dr.h.c.). His research focuses on adaptive seamless multimedia communications, addressing scalable quality of service, adaptive content distribution networks, context-aware systems, and mobile networking, with applications in disaster response, personal mobility, and automotive technologies. He has authored or co-authored over 900 refereed publications and pioneered foundational works in multimedia technology, including the first comprehensive technical book on the subject. Research Interests: His work spans adaptive communications, multimedia technologies, mobile systems, network engineering, knowledge media, sensor networking, and ubiquitous computing. He emphasizes practical applications in disaster scenarios and future automotive networks, aiming to enable seamless global communication regardless of technological heterogeneity. Awards and Honors: GI Fellow (2018) VDE ITG Fellow (2017) Athene Award for Knowledge and Technology Transfer (2016) Chair of Excellence, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (2014) ACM Fellow (2002) IEEE Fellow (1999) IBM Research Award for Excellence in Internet Research (1999) Advising and Leadership: Prof. Steinmetz has supervised numerous researchers and led major academic and industrial collaborations. He has been instrumental in establishing startups and fostering tech transfer, recognized by the Athene Award. He has held editorial roles, including Editor-in-Chief of ACM TOMM (2010–2015), and actively participates in conference committees and scientific councils. Labs and Initiatives: He directs the Multimedia Communications Lab and chairs the Hessian Telemedia Technology Competence Center. His involvement extends to leading the DFG SFB 1053 MAKI and shaping TU Darmstadt's strategic research directions in Internet and Digitization.
Covadonga Rodrigo San Juan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Languages and Computer Systems at Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Spain's National University of Distance Education. She serves as Co-director of the DineLLL (Digital Innovation for iNclusive and Experiential Life Long Learning) research group, leading interdisciplinary work that bridges computer science, psychology, art, and economics. Dr. Rodrigo's research focuses on digital innovation for inclusive education , with particular emphasis on life-long learning technologies, digital accessibility, and the application of emerging technologies to educational contexts. Her work spans digital humanities, accessibility solutions for diverse learners, and the development of innovative educational platforms including the AVIP system for synchronous remote learning and virtual laboratories for scientific education. Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to educational technology since 1999, with recent work (2020) on accessible museums using mixed reality and gamification in the MUSACCES project. Her research shows a clear trajectory from technical telecommunications engineering toward interdisciplinary educational innovation, reflecting her stated concern for human wellbeing and bias in AI-based technologies. Dr. Rodrigo has contributed significantly to UNED's adaptation to the European Higher Education Area, developing tools and methodologies that support blended learning approaches while maintaining the university's distance education mission. Her work addresses technological, content, and pedagogical accessibility dimensions to promote equal participation in educational experiences.
Peter Pavel Arthur Petráš is a Tutor at the Institute for Intelligent System Technologies within the Faculty of Technical Sciences at the University of Klagenfurt. His research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of artificial intelligence, robotics, and systems engineering, with contributions to fields like swarmalator dynamics, automated systems design, and media literacy in digital environments. He is actively engaged in collaborative projects involving industry partners such as Infineon Technologies Austria AG and the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), emphasizing practical innovations in technology and education. While not listed as a project head, his role supports cutting-edge research in areas like radar simulation frameworks, garment sorting automation, and multi-agent localization systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world implementation, particularly in edge-cloud computing and interdisciplinary methodological innovations. Recent publications highlight his expertise in AI-driven solutions, robotics, and the societal implications of digital media. Notable themes include analyzing online political microtargeting avoidance, improving multi-robot exploration algorithms, and exploring poetry workshops in migration research. His contributions align with the University of Klagenfurt’s focus on fostering innovation through its Third Mission initiatives, emphasizing knowledge transfer to regional industries and public sectors. Petráš collaborates on projects addressing societal challenges, such as promoting media literacy through the #NoFakeFacts! Citizen Science initiative and enhancing wind turbine blade inspection via multimedia drones. His work reflects a commitment to both technical innovation and addressing ethical and educational dimensions of emerging technologies.
Dieter Fellner is a Professor of Computer Science at Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany , and Director of the Fraunhofer Institute of Computer Graphics (IGD) . He also serves as Founding Director of the Institute of Computer Graphics and Knowledge Visualization at Graz University of Technology, Austria. His career spans multiple prestigious institutions including University of Bonn, Memorial University of Newfoundland, and University of Technology Braunschweig. Dr. Fellner's research focuses on algorithms integrating modeling and rendering , digital libraries , virtual/augmented reality , collision detection , and radio wave propagation simulation . His work in digital libraries led to a DFG-funded strategic initiative (1997-2005) involving 50 researchers annually across 21 groups. The 15 most recent articles highlight his expertise in 3D document modeling , stereoscopic projection , subdivision surfaces , and color quantization . His publications include influential textbooks like the German standard on computer graphics (1988) and Digitale Bibliotheken (2000). 2000 Fellow of the Eurographics Association Best Technical Paper Award (Günther Enderle Award) at Eurographics’98 2007 IST Advisory Group (ISTAG) Member for the European Commission 2019 Honorary Doctorate from University of Rostock Dr. Fellner actively participates in editorial boards of journals like Computer Graphics Forum , IEEE CG&A , and JOCCH , and serves on program committees for conferences such as Eurographics, VSMM, and ACM Web3D. His leadership roles include Chairmanship of the Eurographics Association (1999-2000) and Directorship of Fraunhofer IGD (since 2006).
Mislav Grgic is a Full Professor at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), where he has been working since 1997. He currently serves as President of the Deans' Club - Association of Deans of Croatian University Faculties (2022-present) and as the 10th Grand Master of The Society of Brethren of the Croatian Dragon (2021-present). Previously, he was Dean of FER (2014-2018), the youngest ever elected to this position, and served as Special Advisor to the Rector of University of Zagreb (2015-2022). His educational background includes B.Sc. (1997), M.Sc. (1998), and Ph.D. (2000) degrees in electrical engineering, all from University of Zagreb's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing. He was a visiting researcher at University of Essex, United Kingdom (1999-2000). Professor Grgic's research focuses on image processing, biometrics, digital video communications, and medical imaging applications. His work spans digital mammography for breast cancer detection, face recognition systems, image compression, and computer-aided diagnosis. He has published over 200 papers in books, journals and conference proceedings, with significant contributions to the field of image quality assessment and medical imaging analysis. His recent publications demonstrate continued leadership in image processing, with emphasis on image quality assessment, medical imaging applications, and educational outreach. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, particularly in healthcare technology and engineering education. Among his numerous honors and awards are: Croatian State Science Award for 2018 for popularization of technical sciences Order of the Croatian Star with the Effigy of Rudjer Boskovic IEEE Croatia Section Distinguished Service Award Fran Bosnjakovic Award - highest award in technical sciences of University of Zagreb Multiple Josip Loncar medals from FER Professor Grgic has been actively involved in professional service, including as Chair of IEEE Croatia Section (2013-2016) and as a full member of the Croatian Academy of Engineering since 2012. He has served as a guest editor for special issues in prestigious journals focusing on facial image processing and pattern recognition-based methods for biometric re-identification.
Konstantin Warneke is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Computer Science, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. His work focuses on robotics, multi-agent systems, and automation. While his formal teaching role at the university has concluded, he remains active in research projects such as 'Heterogeneous multi-agent localization' and 'Wind Turbine Blade Inspection Using Multimedia Drones,' funded by agencies like FFG and OeAD. His research spans radar technology, swarm intelligence, and edge-cloud computing, with recent publications in journals like Physical Review E and IEEE Sensors Journal. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects addressing sustainability, automated systems, and media studies. Notably, his work emphasizes applied research with industry partners such as Infineon Technologies and NOI AG, contributing to practical innovations in fields like agricultural monitoring and renewable energy.
Gabriele Kotsis is a Full Professor at the Institute of Telecooperation, Johannes Kepler University Linz, with extensive contributions to Artificial Intelligence research. Her institutional presence spans multiple departments through interdisciplinary projects while maintaining her primary affiliation with JKU's engineering-focused research units. Her research expertise encompasses: Natural Language Processing and Neural Machine Translation systems Reinforcement Learning applications for Smart Grid optimization Mobile Computing and Multimedia Intelligence frameworks Big Data Analytics and Database Systems innovation Human-centered AI development methodologies Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strategic focus on practical AI implementations addressing multilingual communication barriers and energy efficiency challenges. Her work consistently bridges theoretical AI advances with real-world applications across multiple domains. Professor Kotsis maintains an active supervision record with thesis guidance and leads multiple funded research initiatives. Her current portfolio includes: 'Enhancing Neural Machine Translation' project (2025-2026) for Southeast Asian languages 'INTES' regulatory compliance ecosystem (2023-2026) 'Human-centered Artificial Intelligence' initiative (2022-2026) Through her leadership in international conferences (iiWAS, MoMM, DEXA) and editorial roles for major proceedings, she maintains significant influence in the global computer science research community while advancing JKU's research profile.
