جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Thomas Stäckerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Humanities
• Library Science
• Digitization of Early Printed Books
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Thomas Stäcker is a Part-time Professor for Digital Humanities at the Department of Information Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. He serves as Director of the University and State Library Darmstadt (since 2017) and Deputy Director of the Herzog August Library Wolfenbüttel (since 2009). His career spans roles as a librarian at Herzog August Bibliothek (since 1998) and Johannes a Lasco Library in Emden (1997-1998). Education: Master's degree in History of Philosophy and Latin (1991), doctorate (1994) from TU Braunschweig, University of Essex, and University of Osnabrück Research: Digital Humanities, digitization of early printed books, XML/TEI encoding, OCR technologies, and cultural heritage preservation Leadership: Key roles in major digitization projects (e.g., VD17, Dünnhaupt Digital) and digital library development His work bridges library science with scholarly research, emphasizing open access, digital editions, and metadata standards. He has authored/co-authored numerous monographs, including the 2015 'Grenzen und Möglichkeiten der Digital Humanities' and the 2016 Festschrift chapter on open access. Stäcker co-edited digital editions like Christoph Heidmann's Oratio de Bibliotheca Julia (2013) and maintained active engagement through blogs like 'dhd-blog.org' (2015 post on humanities research data).

Anke Blümmمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Architecture History
• Design History
• Weimar Republic Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anke Blümm is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Erfurt , serving as Scientific Coordinator for the KFG 'Religion und Urbanität' and staff member at the BeBA Research Center (Biographies of Former Bauhaus Members). Her work bridges architectural history, design studies, and cultural analysis during the Weimar Republic and National Socialist era. Specializes in Bauhaus networks and biographical research Co-curator of 2024 Bauhaus and National Socialism exhibition Recipient of the 2024 Justus-Bier Curator Prize Blümm's research examines the paradoxes of modernist architecture under authoritarian regimes, with particular focus on Bauhaus's complex relationships during the 1930s. Recent projects analyze the institutionalization of Bauhaus narratives through exhibitions like the MoMA 1938 show and the 2024 Weimar tricentennial exhibition series. Her 2024 Bauhaus und Nationalsozialismus publications employ statistical methods to map professional trajectories of Bauhaus members , while digital reconstructions of historical exhibitions demonstrate her commitment to critical heritage studies . Current work extends to transnational design networks and architectural knowledge transfer mechanisms. Scientific Awards: 2024 Justus-Bier-Preis für Kuratoren 2024 Nominierung für Art-Kuratorenpreis 2021 Europa Nostra Award for Haus Am Horn curation 2014 Theodor-Fischer-Preis (Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte) Blümm contributes to international research networks like docomomo and ANKK , and serves on editorial boards for architectural history. Her methodological innovations in digital exhibition reconstruction and biographical databases have reshaped Bauhaus historiography.

Thomas Neumannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Database Systems
• Query Optimization
• Query Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Thomas Neumann is a full-time Professor at the Department of Database Systems within the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology at the Technical University of Munich . Research Focus : Query optimization and processing in database systems Hardware-aware database engine design Scalable RDF/semantic data management Hybrid OLTP/OLAP processing Join optimization algorithms Scientific Recognition : Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2020), Germany's most prestigious research award Academic Contributions : His recent publications focus on high-performance query execution strategies, hybrid transactional/analytical systems using virtual memory snapshots, and scalable graph processing techniques. These works demonstrate consistent advancements in database engine optimization for modern hardware architectures and large-scale semantic data management.

Heiner Giefersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cloud Computing
• Hardware Acceleration
• Field-Programmable Gate Arrays
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Heiner Giefers is a Professor for Cloud Computing at the Department of Computer Science and Natural Sciences at Southwestphalia University of Applied Sciences since 2018. Prior to this position, he worked as a Research Staff Member at IBM Research - Zürich (2013-2018), focusing on hardware acceleration in cloud environments, implementation of big data algorithms on FPGAs, and development of hardware platforms for approximate and in-memory computing. Dr. Giefers received his doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) from Universität Paderborn in 2012 with a dissertation titled "Design and Programming of Reconfigurable Mesh based Many-Cores." His academic journey at Universität Paderborn includes serving as an Academic Council Member (Akademischer Rat a.Z.) from 2008-2013 and as a Scientific Staff Member from 2006-2012, where he taught digital technology and computer architecture. Professor Giefers' research focuses on energy-efficient computing, particularly through hardware acceleration using FPGAs for cloud and AI workloads. His work spans cloud computing infrastructure, hardware-software co-design, approximate computing, in-memory computing, and energy-efficient implementations of machine learning algorithms. He has made significant contributions to the field of reconfigurable hardware for high-performance computing applications. His recent publications show a strong trend toward applying hardware acceleration techniques to artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads, with a particular focus on energy efficiency. His work bridges the gap between theoretical computer science and practical hardware implementation, often resulting in patented technologies that address real-world computing challenges in cloud environments. Best Paper Award for "Stochastic Matrix-Function Estimators: Scalable Big-Data Kernels with High Performance" (2016) Best Paper Award Nomination for "Energy-Efficient Stochastic Matrix Function Estimator for Graph Analytics on FPGA" (2016) Best Paper Award Nomination for "Analyzing the energy-efficiency of dense linear algebra kernels by power-profiling a hybrid CPU/FPGA system" (2014) Best Paper Award Nomination for "A Triple Hybrid Interconnect for Many-Cores: Reconfigurable Mesh, NoC and Barrier" (2010) Professor Giefers actively supervises numerous Bachelor's and Master's students, with over 50 completed theses covering topics from machine learning and cloud computing to IoT systems and hardware acceleration. He leads the "Energy-efficient AI" project (eki), which aims to increase the energy efficiency of AI systems through approximation techniques for FPGA implementation. Additionally, he collaborates with Prof. Dr. Christian Plessl on the "Digital teaching materials with Jupyter Notebooks" project, creating interactive learning materials that integrate teaching content, program code, and results into a single document. His work extends to practical applications through multiple patents related to FPGA implementations, neural networks, and memory systems, demonstrating his commitment to translating research into real-world solutions.

• Database Systems
• Data Analytics
• Machine Learning in Databases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jignesh M. Patel is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA , with over 25 years of contributions to database systems, data analytics, and hardware-aware query processing. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical systems engineering. Research Interests span: Database systems optimization (query processing, transaction management) Hardware acceleration for analytics (eBPF, PIM, GPUs) Machine learning integration in databases (feature selection, model optimization) Efficient data structures (hashing, encoding, indexing) Multi-tenant and cloud database management Recent Work focuses on kernel-embedded databases (BPF-DB, 2025), memory-efficient dataframe processing (SplitDF, 2024), and algorithmic-hardware co-design for dense retrieval (DReX, 2025). He has pioneered techniques for adapting to data skew (VIP Hashing, 2022), leveraging static analysis in R optimization (ROSA, 2017), and rethinking benchmarking paradigms. Collaborations include key partnerships with: Systems researchers (Andrew Pavlo, José F. Martínez) Machine learning experts (Arun Kumar, Kevin Skadron) Education-focused colleagues (Adalbert Gerald Soosai Raj, Richard Halverson) Industry leaders (David J. DeWitt, Microsoft Research)

• Database Systems
• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kenneth Salem is a Professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada , with a distinguished career spanning over three decades in database systems, distributed computing, and data management. His work has significantly influenced transaction processing, replication, and scalability in modern databases. Institution: University of Waterloo Collaborations: Frequent co-author with Hector Garcia-Molina, Ashraf Aboulnaga, Umar Farooq Minhas, Khuzaima Daudjee Research Interests: Dr. Salem’s research focuses on database systems, particularly in transaction processing , distributed databases , cloud computing , and energy-efficient data storage . He has pioneered techniques for schema design in NoSQL , adaptive caching , and RDMA-based data transfer . His work often addresses challenges in high availability , workload-aware optimization , and cardinality estimation . Recent Article Trends: His latest publications (2023-2025) explore ad hoc transactions , eventual durability , and summary-based cardinality estimation , emphasizing practical solutions for real-world database scalability and consistency. Earlier works (2018-2022) covered memory power optimization , RDMA abstractions , and workload-aware CPU scaling , reflecting a sustained focus on performance and efficiency. Advising and Collaborations: Dr. Salem has mentored numerous co-authors in database research, including Ashraf Aboulnaga, Umar Farooq Minhas, and Khuzaima Daudjee. His collaborative projects span Apache Spark caching , RemusDB high availability , and DimmStore memory optimization . Labs and Teams: He has been a key contributor to the DaMoN and Versatile Database Systems workshops, focusing on hardware-aware database design. His work with teams at Waterloo and collaborations with institutions like ETH Zurich and MIT has advanced self-managing databases and edge replication technologies.

Peter Druschelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Systems
• Operating Systems
• Peer-to-Peer Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peter Druschel is the founding director of the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS) and leads the Distributed Systems Group. He holds adjunct professorships at Saarland University and the University of Maryland, reflecting his strong academic affiliations in computer science. He has previously served as a Professor of Computer Science at Rice University and has held visiting positions at MIT, Microsoft Research Cambridge, and LIP6. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Arizona, 1994 His research centers on building secure, compliant, and privacy-preserving distributed and mobile systems. Key interests include accountable systems, peer-to-peer networks, operating systems, and network security. He has led foundational work in systems like Pastry, Scribe, and Glacier, and currently focuses on privacy compliance in data processing through projects like Thoth and iPic. His work is supported by major grants from the ERC, Max Planck Society, DFG, BMBF, and Google. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in secure and privacy-aware systems, with a focus on policy enforcement, isolation mechanisms, anonymity, and mobile security. These works span top venues such as USENIX Security, OSDI, MobiSys, and SIGCOMM, reflecting sustained impact in systems and security communities. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (1995) Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2000) SIGOPS Mark Weiser Award (2008) Microsoft Research Outstanding Collaborator Award (2016) EuroSys Lifetime Achievement Award (2017) Druschel has advised numerous PhD and master’s students and postdoctoral researchers at MPI-SWS. He has co-directed major collaborative programs including the Cornell-Maryland-Max Planck Pre-doctoral School and the Maryland Max Planck Ph.D. Program. His leadership extends to professional service, having chaired SOSP, OSDI, NSDI, and EuroSys, and served on editorial boards of CACM, TOCS, and Royal Society Open Science. He is a member of Academia Europaea and the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. Labs and Teams: Distributed Systems Group, MPI-SWS imPACT ERC Synergy Project Collaborators include Bobby Bhattacharjee, Deepak Garg, Miguel Castro, Ion Stoica, and others

• Event Cognition
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Visual Working Memory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Frank Papenmeier is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Tübingen, within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on event cognition, human-robot interaction, visual working memory, and visual attention. He coordinates the 'Coordination Cognitive Psychology and Research Methods' research group. His work explores how people perceive and interact with dynamic environments, including studies on event segmentation, cognitive offloading, and aesthetic judgments. He has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work addressing topics like the impact of framing on art perception and the role of AI in education. Papenmeier's research integrates experimental methods with interdisciplinary approaches, including collaborations on teleoperation systems and AI-based tutoring. He has presented at major conferences such as the European Society for Cognitive Psychology and the Psychonomic Society. His lab emphasizes methodological rigor, evidenced by contributions to replication databases and open science initiatives. Education: Not explicitly stated in the text, but his titles include Dr. rer. nat. (Doctor of Natural Sciences) and Diplom-Psychologe (Psychology Diploma). Research Interests: His primary areas include event cognition, human-robot interaction (e.g., helping behavior toward robots), visual working memory (e.g., spatial configuration processing), and cognitive offloading (e.g., impact on memory and performance). He also investigates aesthetic judgments and narrative comprehension through eye-tracking and experimental paradigms. Articles Trends: Recent work addresses applied topics like cookie consent interfaces, AI in education (e.g., R programming tutors), and perceptual effects in 3D cinema. His studies often bridge cognitive theory with real-world applications, such as usability design and social robotics. Labs/Teams: Leads the research group 'Coordination Cognitive Psychology and Research Methods' at the University of Tübingen. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving robotics, AI, and human-computer interaction.

• Database Systems
• Data Management
• Query Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jan Kossmann is a researcher affiliated with the Hasso Plattner Institute at the University of Potsdam, Germany. His work focuses on database systems, query optimization, and autonomous database management. He earned his PhD in 2023 with a thesis on unsupervised database optimization, including efficient index selection and data dependency-driven query optimization. His research explores topics like workload-aware indexing, reinforcement learning applications in database systems, and the development of frameworks for evaluating autonomous database technologies. Key collaborations include projects with Rainer Schlosser, Thorsten Papenbrock, and others, emphasizing experimental evaluations and system design. Notable contributions include the SWIRL reinforcement learning-based index selection framework and the 'Magic Mirror' tool for comparing index selection approaches. His publications span venues like VLDB, EDBT, and ICDE, reflecting his deep engagement with database theory and practical system implementation.

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Algorithm Engineering
• Parallel Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Peter Sanders is a full professor in Theoretical Computer Science at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), leading the Algorithm Engineering group. His academic career includes a doctoral degree from Karlsruhe University and research stints at institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Informatics. He specializes in algorithm theory and engineering, focusing on parallel computing, large-scale data processing, and graph partitioning. His research bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, emphasizing real-world applications in optimization, route planning, and distributed systems. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Karlsruhe University (1996) Bachelor/Master studies at Karlsruhe University (1988-1996) Research Interests: Algorithm design and analysis Parallel and distributed algorithms Graph algorithms and partitioning Algorithm engineering for big data High-performance computing Publications: Over 250 papers, emphasizing parallel algorithms, distributed systems, and graph theory. Recent work includes scalable SAT solving, hypergraph partitioning, and distributed string sorting. His contributions have advanced practical applications in route planning, load balancing, and large dataset processing. Awards: Recipient of the prestigious Leibniz Prize (DFG) and Baden-Württemberg State Research Prize. He coordinated the DFG Priority Program on Algorithm Engineering and is an active reviewer for major funding bodies. Consulting: Engages with companies like SAP and Google, focusing on optimization, route planning, and database algorithms. Leads projects on algorithm scalability and real-world problem-solving. Labs/Teams: Heads the Algorithm Engineering group at KIT, fostering collaborations in distributed computing and algorithmic research.

Christoph Bernhardtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Urban History
• Environmental History
• History of Berlin
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Christoph Bernhardt is a Senior Researcher and former director of the research focus “Contemporary History and Archives” at the Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space (IRS) in Erkner. He is also an adjunct professor of modern and contemporary history at the Institute of History within the Faculty of Philosophy at Humboldt University of Berlin. His academic affiliations reflect a strong commitment to interdisciplinary urban and environmental history, particularly focusing on the built environment in the German Democratic Republic (DDR) and broader European contexts. Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space (IRS), Erkner: Senior Researcher, former Director (until April 2023), Deputy Director (2019–2022) Humboldt University of Berlin: Adjunct Professor, Institute of History, Faculty of Philosophy Member of the Sustainability Steering Group of the Leibniz Association and the Sustainable University Commission of Humboldt University Christoph Bernhardt’s research centers on European urban and environmental history, with a particular emphasis on Berlin, socialist urban planning in the DDR, Cold War architecture, and transnational urban development. His work critically examines the interplay between political power, spatial governance, and environmental change. He has explored topics such as the “autogerechte Stadt” (car-friendly city), polycentric governance along the Upper Rhine, and the role of urban spaces in totalitarian regimes. His methodological approach often bridges historical analysis with digital humanities, as seen in his work on 3D reconstructions of Nazi-era forced housing and digital archiving of architectural collections. An analysis of his most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the political dimensions of urban space across different historical periods—from imperial Berlin and Nazi Germany to the DDR and Cold War transnational networks. His work increasingly engages with transnational and comparative frameworks, especially in environmental governance and socialist architecture, highlighting entanglements between East and West, Europe and Asia. He frequently collaborates on edited volumes and special journal issues, demonstrating a leadership role in shaping scholarly discourse in urban history. Christoph Bernhardt is actively involved in academic service and sustainability initiatives. He has served as co-editor of the journal Moderne Stadtgeschichte and the book series Beiträge zur Stadtgeschichte und Urbanisierungsforschung . He was a co-applicant for the DFG Research Training Group “Cultural and Technical Values of Historic Buildings” and a principal investigator in the Leibniz Research Network “Value of the Past”. He has also contributed to numerous third-party funded projects on urban transformation, Cold War planning, and historical governance. His leadership roles in academic commissions and editorial boards underscore his influence in the field. Co-editor, Moderne Stadtgeschichte Co-editor, Beiträge zur Stadtgeschichte und Urbanisierungsforschung (Franz Steiner Verlag) Full member, Historical Commission of Berlin Former board member, Society for Urban History and Urbanization Research (GSU, 2000–2022) Former member, International Committee of the European Association for Urban History (EAUH, 2018–2024) Bernhardt leads and participates in several major research projects, including “Crafting Entanglements: Afro-Asian Pasts of the Global Cold War” (2023–2026), “Urban Authenticity: Creating, Contesting, and Visualising the Built Heritage in European Cities Since the 1970s (UrbAuth)”, and studies on urban planning in Nazi Germany and the DDR. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, especially in digital reconstruction, cartographic analysis, and transnational historical networks.

• Database Systems
• Distributed Data Management
• Concurrency Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alan D. Fekete is a Professor at the University of Sydney's Department of Computer Science, specializing in database systems, distributed data management, and consistency models. His work spans transaction processing, cloud computing, and query optimization, with recent focus on enhancing database concurrency and serializable execution. Key Research Areas: Database Concurrency & Transaction Isolation Multicore Scalability & Distributed Systems Cloud Data Consistency & Replication Query Optimization & NoSQL Performance Recent publications (2023-2025) explore transactional frameworks for analytical interfaces, DB-OS co-design for data ingestion, and mixed isolation levels for serializable execution. Earlier works (2018-2014) address scalable lock managers, coordination avoidance in databases, and consistency properties in cloud storage. He has contributed to educational initiatives, including a data-centric computing curriculum (2021) and teaching threading concepts (2008). Collaborations include co-authors like Nancy Lynch, Uwe Röhm, and Joseph Hellerstein.

Emmanuel Baccelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Low-power protocols
• Network security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Emmanuel Baccelli is a Professor for "Open and Secure IoT Ecosystem" at Freie Universität Berlin since September 2019, holding a joint position with Inria and the Einstein Center Digital Future (ECDF). He is also a scientific researcher at Inria since 2007 and co-founder/coordinator of the RIOT open source operating system for IoT devices since 2013. His research focuses on the intersection of low-power protocols, deeply embedded open source software, and security in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. Baccelli emphasizes the critical trade-off between energy efficiency and security in IoT systems, advocating for privacy-by-design principles and open specifications. His work addresses how users can maintain control over their systems and data in an increasingly connected world. Baccelli's publications demonstrate a clear progression toward secure, efficient IoT systems with recent work focusing on secure firmware updates, TinyML deployment, and privacy-preserving protocols. His research spans from foundational networking protocols to practical implementations for constrained devices, with a consistent emphasis on open source solutions and security-by-design. Baccelli completed his PhD in 2006 at École Polytechnique in Paris on "Routing and Mobility in Large Packet-Based Networks" and received his habilitation from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in 2012. He previously served as a Guest Professor at Freie Universität Berlin in 2013-2014 with a DAAD Grant. His professional activities include significant contributions to IETF standards, particularly RFCs related to routing protocols for low-power networks. Baccelli's research has practical applications across multiple domains including healthcare, smart agriculture, and industrial IoT systems, where security and energy efficiency are paramount concerns.

• Egyptian religion of the Greco-Roman period
• Women's studies in ancient Egypt
• Horus stelae
• +۳ مورد دیگر

apl. Prof. Dr. Heike Sternberg-el Hotabi has served as Associate Professor (apl. Prof.) in the Department of Egyptology and Coptic Studies at the University of Göttingen since 2000. She previously held visiting positions at the University of Graz (2000-2010) and interim professorships in Basel (1999) while directing the DFG-funded Prosopographical Lexicon of Non-Royal Women of the New Kingdom (1999-2005). Education & academic milestones: 1974-1978: Undergraduate studies in Egyptology, Coptology and Assyriology, Göttingen & Tübingen 1980: M.A. Göttingen 1983: Ph.D. Tübingen 1995: Habilitation, Göttingen Research focus: Her work concentrates on Egyptian religion of the 1st millennium BCE, especially temple texts and decorative programs of the Greco-Roman period, Horus stelae, gender-specific prosopography, and cultural contacts under Persian rule. She combines philological analysis of hieroglyphic, Demotic and Coptic sources with broader questions of religious history and syncretism. Publication profile: Across five monographs and c. seventy articles she has treated royal annals, funerary religion, divine kingship, and the transformation of script and myth in Late Antique Egypt. Recent papers continue her long-term editorial commitment to the Göttinger Miszellen and the TUAT series, illustrating an enduring interest in editing and contextualising primary sources. Editorial & collaborative roles: Co-editor, Texte aus der Umwelt des Alten Testaments (Egyptology section), 1980-2000 Co-editor, TUAT.NF , since 2001 Editorial board, Göttinger Miszellen , since 2004 Member, Graduate School 896 “Images of Gods – Images of God – Worldviews” Advisory Board, journal Abgadiyat , Bibliotheca Alexandrina She currently advises from her office at Heinrich-Düker-Weg 14, 37073 Göttingen, and can be contacted at hsternb@uni-goettingen.de .

André Brinkmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Center Management
• Cloud Computing
• Storage Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

André Brinkmann is a full professor at the Department of Computer Science, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, leading the Efficient Computing and Storage Group. He previously served as head of the university's data center (2011–2021) and was an assistant professor at Paderborn University (2008–2011). He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Paderborn University (2004) and managed the Paderborn Centre for Parallel Computing (PC²). His research focuses on algorithm engineering for data center management, cloud computing, storage systems, and high-performance computing (HPC). Notable projects include: Development of ad hoc file systems like GekkoFS and IO-SEA for exascale architectures Optimization of storage systems (e.g., hybrid RAID, SSD garbage collection) Quantum computing compiler research for trapped-ion architectures Leadership in initiatives like the I/O Trace Initiative and BINARY (Big Data in Atmospheric Physics) He serves as Senior Associate Editor of ACM Transactions on Storage and co-chairs major conferences like FAST 2026 and ARCS 2026.