Dr. Patrick Martens is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering and Chemistry at Universität der Bundeswehr München, where he holds a dedicated professorship focused on environmental engineering and chemistry. He is based in Building 33/300, Room 033/3315, and can be reached at +49 (0)89 6004 2185 or via email at patrick.martens@unibw.de. His research interests lie at the intersection of environmental engineering and chemical processes, particularly in areas such as sustainable engineering, water treatment, and pollutant degradation. Given his academic focus, his work likely contributes to innovative solutions for environmental protection and resource management. No recent publications or scientific awards were listed in the provided source material. There is also no mention of student advisement, research grants, or specific laboratory affiliations.
Dr. Anna Żyłka is a researcher at the Department of Advanced Computational Methods, Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Poland. Her work focuses on fluidization, chemical looping combustion, and computational modeling of thermal processes. Fluidization techniques in energy systems Process simulation for emission reduction Reaction kinetics in combustion Her recent publications highlight advancements in CFD-DEM coupling for fluidized beds, CO2 capture optimization , and eco-friendly desalination systems . Collaborative efforts with co-authors like Jaroslaw Krzywanski and Karolina Grabowska underscore her interdisciplinary approach.
Cristina Balagna is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Polytechnic University of Turin, where she also conducts research as a member of the Interdepartmental Center J-Tech@PoliTO and the GLANCE research group. She holds a PhD in Materials Science and Technology (2011) and a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering (2007), both from the same institution. Her research focuses on nanostructured antimicrobial and virucidal coatings , particularly using co-sputtering techniques to develop durable, eco-friendly composite coatings based on glass/glass-ceramic matrices and metal nanoparticles (silver, copper, zinc). These coatings are applied to materials for aerospace, biomedical, civil, and filtration applications, demonstrating high thermal, chemical, and mechanical resistance, with stability up to 450°C. Her work spans the development of bulk glasses, glass-ceramics, composites, porous materials, and thin films. The most recent publications highlight innovations in antibacterial ceramic coatings for liquid filtration , antiviral air filters , functional textiles, and spacecraft surface protection. These studies reflect a strong trend toward public health, environmental safety, and industrial applications, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health), 9 (Industry and Innovation), and 4 (Quality Education). ECD Jubilee Global Diversity Award, The American Ceramic Society (2022) She has served as Principal Investigator on major projects including the EU-funded BIO-KILLER (2019–2021) and the NANOBLOC platform (2023–2025), focusing on antipathogen coatings for reusable filters. She co-authored a patent on antiviral substrate coatings (WO2019/082001), which has generated licensed royalties. Cristina Balagna actively supervises PhD students and contributes to doctoral education in Materials Science and Technology. She is also a co-organizer of the Bioceramics Symposium at ICACC since 2021 and has participated in numerous European and international research initiatives. Her research team, GLANCE, operates within DISAT and specializes in advanced materials for extreme environments, joining technologies, and sustainable materials engineering. The group offers industrial collaboration, problem-solving, and training in materials characterization and processing.
Prof. Dr. Andrea Hampel is a Professor and Head of the Department of Geology at the Institute of Earth System Sciences, Leibniz University Hannover. She holds leadership roles including Faculty Information Officer (FIO) and Representative of the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on numerical modeling of tectonic and Earth surface processes, earthquake mechanics, and the tectonic geomorphology of active continental margins. She leads projects like the 'Tectono-topographic response of convergent plate margins' funded from 2023–2026. Key achievements include membership in the German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech) since 2019, serving as GSA Science Editor for Geosphere, and Vice President of the DGGV (2021–2024). Her work integrates field studies, numerical simulations, and cosmogenic dating to understand tectonic processes influenced by glacial cycles and seismic events. Teaching includes courses on structural geology, tectonics, and numerical modeling methods. Her research group explores topics such as forearc deformation, fault slip history, and glacial-tectonic interactions.
Prof. Dr. Klaus Reicherter is a University Professor in Neotectonics and Geohazards at the RWTH Aachen University , holding an appointment in the Faculty of Geoengineering and Materials Technology . He serves as Deputy Dean (Prodekan) of the faculty and leads the research group focusing on earthquake geology, natural hazards, tsunami science, and remote sensing applications. His work spans global field studies, including investigations in Albania, Greece, Japan, and Portugal. Research Interests: Neotectonics and Active Faulting Paleoseismicity and Earthquake Recurrence Tsunami and Coastal Hazards Remote Sensing Techniques (LiDAR, InSAR, Seismic Imaging) Geomorphology and Landscape Evolution Awards : Received the 2023 Award from the German Geological Society (DGGV) for outstanding contributions to geoscience research. Advising & Team: Leads a research team of ~15 doctoral students and staff across global projects, collaborating with institutions in Tajikistan, Iran, and Pakistan. His lab focuses on integrating field observations with numerical modeling for hazard mitigation. Labs/Teams: Co-directs the Neotectonics and Geohazards (NUG) group at RWTH Aachen, alongside Jun.-Prof. Dr. Nicole Richter's Remote Sensing of Natural Hazards team.
Dr. Philipp Kröger is a Research Associate in the Chair of Contemporary History at the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Siegen, where he contributes to research on 20th-century environmental and scientific history. His work is situated at the intersection of history, science and technology studies, and political ecology. His research focuses on the history of environmental design, particularly the creation of artificial nature in post-war Germany. He examines how landscape planning, statistics, and biopolitical ideologies shaped nature conservation in both East and West Germany. His work also extends to the history of racial science, nationality statistics, and the role of data visualization in nationalist and colonial projects. His recent publications and lectures reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary analysis of nature-making as a techno-scientific and socio-political process. Themes include renaturation, quarry lake ecosystems, data infrastructure in racialization, and the biopolitics of population management. He frequently presents at academic colloquia and conferences across Germany and internationally. Leibniz Fellowship “Value of the Past” (2025) Award of the Society for the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology (2022) Doctoral scholarship, German Academic Scholarship Foundation (2018-2020) Project funding, Zeitlehren Foundation (2021, 2017) MA Completion Scholarship, Karl H. Ditze Foundation (2016) Dr. Kröger has been actively involved in organizing academic events, such as the 2023 "Making Nature" workshop at the University of Siegen. He has also served as a visiting scholar at the University of Pittsburgh and is a member of research networks including the Herder Institute Marburg. His work contributes to critical understandings of how nature, data, and power intersect in modern industrial societies.
Prof. Dr. Dietrich Einzel is a professor at the TUM School of Natural Sciences, Technical University of Munich (TUM). His expertise lies in Low Temperature Research and environmental science, focusing on greenhouse gas monitoring, urban emissions quantification, and advanced spectrometry technologies. He leads projects involving portable FTIR spectrometers for global GHG observations and develops automated measurement systems like Pyra software. Research interests include methane emissions from urban areas and industrial sites, X-ray diagnostics at facilities like European XFEL, and sustainable materials from keratin waste. He has pioneered networks such as MUCCnet for continuous urban carbon column measurements, enhancing climate data accuracy and satellite validation. Key contributions include quantifying methane leaks from coal mines in Poland, tracking emission patterns during events like Oktoberfest, and advancing low-cost air quality sensor networks. His work bridges environmental chemistry, engineering, and computational modeling to address climate and urban pollution challenges.
Dr. Andreas Luther is a Lecturer and Tutor in Environmental Sensing and Modeling at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). His research focuses on atmospheric modeling, greenhouse gas monitoring, and inverse emission estimation. He leads projects involving the MUCCnet urban carbon column network and develops software like Pyra for automated greenhouse gas measurements. His work combines mobile spectrometry, Lagrangian modeling, and Bayesian inversion techniques to quantify methane and CO2 emissions from coal mines, urban environments, and industrial sources. Collaborations include international projects like ICOS Cities and the GHG-KIT initiative. Key research contributions include refining emission inventories using FTIR data, validating satellite measurements, and advancing mobile measurement systems. He teaches environmental sensing and modeling, contributing to student training through practical courses and seminars. His publications span conferences such as EGU and ICOS, with recent work addressing methane emissions in Vienna, Hamburg, and the Upper Silesian Coal Basin. Dr. Luther’s lab focuses on combining remote sensing technologies with high-resolution dispersion models. He actively participates in EU-funded projects and has developed sensor frameworks for urban climate monitoring. His technical expertise spans both field instrumentation and computational inversion methods, bridging applied environmental science with data-driven solutions.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Florian Unold is a Professor of Geotechnics at the Technical University of Mittelhessen. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich, focusing on soil freezing phenomena. His career includes roles as a research associate, project engineer, and project manager in geotechnical engineering firms before entering academia. His research spans geotechnical engineering, soil mechanics, and environmental engineering with a focus on frost processes, mineral seals, bridge foundations, and cultural heritage preservation. Education: Doctorate (2006): Institute of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich Research Interests: Prof. Unold specializes in geotechnical challenges involving freezing/thawing cycles, mineral seal integrity, structural foundation design, and cultural heritage stability. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications in infrastructure projects like the Lagos Osborne Bridge and Bamiyan Buddha statues preservation. Recent studies emphasize predictive models for thawing-induced soil behavior and cryogenic suction mechanisms. Key Contributions: Over 15 peer-reviewed publications since 2002, including influential papers on frost heave analysis, bridge pile performance, and UNESCO heritage site assessments. Active in international conferences and industry collaborations. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions on geotechnical innovation, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.
Prof. Normen Fuchs holds a professorship in Manufacturing Technology (Joining Technology) and Quality Management at Stralsund University of Applied Sciences since 2019, concurrently serving as Dean. He previously worked at Fraunhofer IGP from 2006–2019, leading the Forming and Shaping Working Group and managing an ISO-accredited testing laboratory. His research focuses on lightweight materials joining, corrosion testing, and advanced manufacturing processes. He is an expert assessor for the German Accreditation Body, evaluating testing laboratories' quality systems. Education: Industrial Engineering (Specializing in Manufacturing Engineering and Production Technology) from the University of Rostock. Completed part-time training as an International Welding Engineer at the Welding Institute in Rostock. Research interests include joining technologies, quality management, and material science. Current projects emphasize adhesive bonding, thermal joining, additive manufacturing, and production metrology. He supervises theses at HOST and teaches courses in production technology, materials science, and quality engineering. His technical expertise spans: joining of lightweight materials, corrosion behavior analysis, and advanced manufacturing processes. He collaborates on additive manufacturing and digital product development initiatives.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Joachim Schmid is a Full Professor and Chair of Particle Technology at the University of Paderborn's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He serves as Scientific Director of the Direct Manufacturing Research Center (DMRC) since 2008 and leads the Institute for Lightweight Design with Hybrid Systems. His roles include Studiendekan (Dean of Studies) and membership in the Vorstand FK LEM committee. Education: Earned a Dipl.-Ing. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Karlsruhe (1993–1999), followed by a PhD (summa cum laude) in 1998 on particle transport in electrostatic precipitators. His career spans roles at TU Munich and Erlangen-Nuremberg before joining Paderborn in 2006. Research focuses on sustainable materials, additive manufacturing, and particle technology. Recent work includes nanoparticle synthesis via spray flame methods and aerosol dynamics modeling. Over 15 courses are taught, covering mechanical process engineering, nanotechnology, and fluid mechanics. Current projects include the DigiSelF initiative on digital education tools. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary applications of particle technology, with recent contributions to materials science, aerosol physics, and polymer blends. Active in academic governance and research leadership, his work bridges fundamental research and industrial applications in manufacturing and materials.
Lesley-Ann Kern is a research associate and doctoral candidate at the Philipps University of Marburg within the DFG-funded project Kontroverse Diskurse. Sprachgeschichte als Zeitgeschichte seit 1990 , focusing on Human and Technology in biomedical and bioethical discourses. Her work bridges German linguistic pragmatics and controversial public debates , particularly analyzing how language constructs ethical norms in fields like organ donation , genetic engineering , and sustainability communication . Education: Studied Romance and German Studies at Bonn/Sorbonne (2013-2022), followed by linguistics at Bochum. Research Focus: Explores the linguistic conceptualization of technology , validity claims in bioethical arguments , and interdisciplinary discourse analysis using qualitative and quantitative methods. Methodology: Engaged in collaborative annotation processes, multimodal corpus analysis, and narrative modeling across bioethics and sustainability discourses. Grants: Funded by the DFG project on controversial discourses since 1990. Collaborations: Works with Constanze Spieß , Dorothee Meer , and Marcus Müller on projects at the intersection of medicine, ethics, and political communication . Her publications reveal trends in bioethical discourse analysis , particularly examining shifts in terminology around human dignity , reproductive technologies , and environmental narratives . She has presented at major conferences in Bochum, Heidelberg, Marburg, and Bremen .
Thomas Kürner is a Professor at the Institute of Communications Engineering , Technical University of Braunschweig , specializing in Terahertz Communications , Radio Wave Propagation , and Wireless Network Planning . His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical implementation, focusing on 300 GHz systems for data centers, vehicular communication , and industrial applications . As an IEEE Fellow and Senior Member , he contributes to standardization efforts in IEEE 802.15 and URSI Commission F . Research spans Terahertz channel modeling , ray tracing simulations , and device discovery algorithms , with recent emphasis on reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and automated network planning . His 15 most recent articles (2021-2025) address challenges in high-speed data transmission , blockage analysis , and vehicular network optimization . Scientific awards include the ITG Sponsorship Prize (1994), IEEE Senior Member (2001), and IEEE Fellow (2020). He has advised 15+ students in mobile communication systems and contributed to Horizon 2020 projects like ThoR and iBroW .
Robert Lenz is affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering at HTWK Leipzig, specifically working within the Chair of Environmental Engineering led by Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Ingo Hartmann. He is based in the Nieper Building at Room NI340, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 134, Leipzig. His research interests align with the Environmental Engineering department's focus areas including Environmental Technology, Environmental Measurement Technology, Process Engineering, and Smart Energy systems. The Faculty of Engineering research activities encompass several key areas including Smart Energy & Environment, which matches Robert Lenz's departmental affiliation. The Environmental Engineering chair maintains laboratories for Fuel Technology, Environmental Technology, Environmental Measurement Technology, and Process Engineering, suggesting these are the primary technical domains where Robert Lenz conducts his work.
Prof. Dr. Pedram Ghamisi is a leading academic in artificial intelligence and Earth observation, currently serving as the head of the Machine Learning Group at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), Germany, and holding a Visiting Professor position at Lancaster University , UK. His work bridges machine learning with remote sensing, focusing on satellite and aerial imagery analysis. Education: M.Sc. (hons.) in Remote Sensing, K. N. Toosi University of Technology (2012) Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Iceland (2015) His research explores advanced machine learning techniques to enhance remote sensing capabilities, including hyperspectral imaging, multisensor data fusion, and efficient labeling for large-scale image segmentation. Recent publications highlight applications of diffusion models, compact convolutional networks, and foundation models in geospatial analysis. Prof. Ghamisi leads the Machine Learning Group at HZDR, a hub for innovative approaches in resource ecology and Earth observation. He collaborates extensively with researchers like Bing Lu and Danfeng Hong, contributing to multidisciplinary projects in geospatial AI.
