جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Viktoria HSE Robertsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Antitrust Law
• Digitalization
• EU Competition Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Viktoria HSE Robertson is a Professor of Corporate Law, Antitrust Law, and Digitalization at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna), where she also serves as Head of the Department of Antitrust Law and Digitalization. Her research focuses on European and international antitrust law, digitalization's impact on competition, and comparative legal frameworks. She teaches courses such as *Corporate Law*, *Competition, Antitrust and Intellectual Property Law*, and *Competition Law in the Digital Economy*, emphasizing digital markets and regulatory challenges. Her work bridges antitrust law with digital innovation, addressing topics like algorithmic pricing, data governance, and the role of competition law in safeguarding democracy. Robertson is affiliated with organizations such as the Academic Society for Competition Law and the Women in Competition Law Network Austria. Her recent research includes studies on DMA implementation, computational antitrust, and green transition policies within EU competition frameworks. Robertson holds degrees including Mag. (Austria), MJur (Oxford), and has authored books like *Competition Law’s Innovation Factor: The Relevant Market in Dynamic Contexts in the EU and the US*. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates legal analysis with technological and economic considerations, shaping modern competition law discourse globally.

• Nanobiotechnology
• Biophysics
• Colloid and Interface Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Dietmar Pum is a leading researcher at the Institute of Biophysics, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With a career spanning over three decades, he has pioneered work on S-layer proteins as nanobiotechnological tools and biomimetic surface functionalization. His research bridges microbiology, biophysics, and nanomaterials science. Education & Career Doctorate (1984) and Habilitation (1992) at Vienna University of Technology Awarded FEBS (1987) and EMBO (1982) fellowships Assoc. Univ. Prof. since 1997, Deputy Head of Biophysics Institute since 2014 Research Focus Dr. Pum's work centers on leveraging S-layer proteins for nanoscale fluid mechanics , molecular imprinting , and biohybrid materials . His projects explore: Self-assembly of 2D protein crystals Functionalization of carbon nanotubes Biomimetic sensor development Applications in diagnostics and environmental technology Publication Trends His recent publications (2025-2019) highlight interdisciplinary advancements in: Nanoscale biofluid dynamics Gold nanoparticle synthesis via microbial enzymes Archaeal S-layer characterization Protein-directed nanomaterials Biosensor platforms Lipid quantification via machine learning Scientific Recognition Philip Morris Research Prize (1998) Cardinal Innitzer Prize (1992) ÖAGM Prize (1986) Peer reviewer for Nature Materials , Advanced Materials , and Biophysical Journal Advising & Collaborations Dr. Pum has supervised over 15 theses, mentoring students in topics ranging from Caenorhabditis elegans imaging to nanomembrane fabrication. He leads international collaborations under EU Horizon and FWF grants, including the Stimuli Responsive Materials project (2020-2025). Labs & Networks As a core member of BOKU's Center for NanoBiotechnology and the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Molecular Nanotechnology , he develops bioinspired nanomaterials and contributes to global programs in molecular self-assembly.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Armin Kirchknopf serves as a Junior Researcher at the Media Computing Research Group within the Institute of Creative Media/Technologies, Department of Media and Digital Technologies at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten. His interdisciplinary work bridges artificial intelligence, computer vision, and social media analysis, with significant contributions to misinformation detection and disaster response systems. Based at Campus-Platz 1 in St. Pölten, Austria, he actively collaborates on EU-funded projects and publishes in top-tier AI venues. His educational journey spans humanities and technology: a Bachelor of Arts in Egyptology and Master of Arts in Classical Archaeology from the University of Vienna (including fieldwork at excavation sites across Austria, Germany, and Egypt), followed by a Bachelor of Science in Media Technology from FH St. Pölten. This unique background informs his human-centered AI research approach. Kirchknopf's research centers on explainable multimodal AI systems for real-world challenges. His recent work demonstrates expertise in transformer-based architectures for cross-lingual fake news detection, sexism identification, and flood monitoring through social media imagery. He pioneers techniques like Grad-CAM for object detection explainability and develops visualization tools for complex data interpretation, emphasizing transparency and social impact in AI deployment. Analysis of his 13 publications (2017-2022) reveals a strategic shift toward applied AI in societal contexts , particularly using social media data for disaster management and combating online toxicity. His projects consistently integrate computer vision with natural language processing, showing increasing sophistication in multilingual capabilities and model interpretability frameworks. His scientific recognition includes: Creative Business Award for co-developing the Tenjin learning quiz application No documented student advisement or grant leadership appears in current records, though he actively mentors through project-based collaborations. His work with the Media Computing Research Group drives innovation in educational technology and public safety applications. Kirchknopf contributes to the Media Computing Research Group's portfolio including Fake News Detection, SAiEX (Safe AI with explainable integrity), InfraBase (building footprint segmentation), and Ressel Center music therapy projects. His cross-disciplinary collaborations span computer scientists, archaeologists, and social scientists, reflecting the group's commitment to human-centric technological solutions .

Timon Rabczukمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Integrated computational materials engineering
• 2D materials
• Computational materials design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Timon Rabczuk is a Chaired Professor of Computational Mechanics at the Institute of Structural Mechanics, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany, since 2009. He previously held positions as Senior Lecturer at the University of Canterbury (2007-2009), Postdoctoral Fellow at Technical University of Munich (2005-2007), and Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University (2002-2005). His research focuses on computational mechanics, materials science, and numerical methods for multi-scale and multi-field problems involving material failure, plasticity, and large deformations. Research Contributions : He develops models for virtual material design, enabling lightweight structures and energy storage applications. His work bridges natural and engineering sciences and has been implemented in commercial/open-source software. He has published over 600 papers, 9 book chapters, and 3 books (including two in 2023). His research spans 2D materials, composites, machine learning interatomic potentials, flexoelectricity, and biomechanical engineering. Scientific Awards : ERC Consolidator Grant (2013), Thomson Reuters/Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher (2014-2021) Editorial Roles : Editor-in-Chief of CMC-Computers, Materials and Structures; Executive Editor of FSCE-Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering; Associate Editor of multiple journals including International Journal of Impact Engineering and Applied Physics A. He has graduated 38 PhD students and secured over €25 million in research funding from national and European agencies.

Stephan Leitnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation
• Organizational Dynamics
• Complex Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor at the University of Klagenfurt , affiliated with the Department of Management Control and Strategic Management under the Faculty of Economics and Law . Research focuses on agent-based modeling applied to organizational dynamics , complex systems , and managerial economics . Holds a doctoral degree in Social Sciences and Economics (2012) and venia docendi in Business Economics (2018) . Core faculty member in the Self-Organizing Systems research cluster Academic editor for PLoS ONE and editorial board member for multiple journals Recipient of the 2021 Advancement Award (Humanities/Social Sciences) from Carinthian government Research integrates computational simulation with organizational theory , examining phenomena like decentralized task allocation , incentive mechanisms , and reproducibility in social sciences . Teaching portfolio includes business analytics , management control , and scientific modeling at undergraduate and graduate levels. Recent publications explore organizational resilience , team coordination dynamics , and financial modeling using agent-based simulation techniques. Active participant in international conferences like Social Simulation Conference and European Conference on Operational Research .

• Financial Enterprise Management
• Enterprise Risk Management
• IT-based Enterprise Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Walter Schwaiger is a Full Professor at TU Wien’s Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, leading the Institute of Management Science. His academic roles include serving as Head of the Faculty Council since 2010 and holding various curriculum committee positions. He teaches critical courses such as Financial Management, Enterprise Risk Management, and IT-based Management across bachelor’s and master’s programs. His research focuses on three core areas: Financial Enterprise Management (stochastic NPV modeling for renewable energy investments), Enterprise Risk Management (risk maturity assessments via ERMMA studies), and IT-based Management (ontology-driven accounting frameworks like OntoREA). Recent work includes predictive analytics applications in credit risk scoring and pandemic-driven default prediction studies. Prof. Schwaiger has authored influential textbooks like IFRS-Finanzmanagement series and pioneered the REA-based ERP-Control system. He actively contributes to management control research, publishing in venues like Controlling and WingBusiness , and collaborates with institutions like Funk Stiftung on large-scale ERM maturity studies. His professional service includes leading faculty strategy groups and quality management initiatives at TU Wien, reflecting his commitment to institutional governance and academic excellence.

Albert Treytlمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Communication Technologies
• Security
• Distributed Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Albert Treytl is a Senior Researcher at the Danube University Krems , serving as Head of the Center for Distributed Systems and Sensor Networks and Deputy Head of the Department for Integrated Sensor Systems. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Vienna University of Technology (2001) and has over two decades of experience in communication technologies and security. Current roles: Head of Center, Deputy Head of Department Research focus: Security for embedded systems, IoT, digital twins, AI in energy optimization Involvement: IEEE, CEN TC 247 WG4, IEEE1588 standardization His work addresses distributed data management, smart grid security, and model predictive control strategies for energy efficiency in buildings and traffic systems. He leads multiple national and international projects funded by FFG and EU programs. Recent research projects include KI4HVACS (AI-driven HVAC optimization), Factories4Renewables (industrial renewable energy integration), and Dataskop (sensor-based data economy). He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and serves as co-lecturer at the Vienna University of Technology.

Anja Feldmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Internet Measurement
• Network Performance Debugging
• Software-Defined Networking
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Anja Feldmann is Director at the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Saarbrücken and Professor of Internet Network Architectures at Technische Universität Berlin (since 2006). Previously she held a full professorship at Technische Universität München (2002–2006) and conducted research at AT&T Labs Research , Saarland University , and Carnegie Mellon University , where she earned her Ph.D. in 1995. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 1995 M.Sc. in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University, 1991 Diplom in Computer Science, Universität Paderborn, 1990 Research Interests Anja Feldmann’s research centers on measurement-driven understanding of the Internet. She tackles challenges such as software-defined networking , cloud-network interactions , performance debugging , and traffic characterization . A growing focus is the privacy and security of networked systems, evidenced by recent studies on online tracking, DNS security, and disinformation ecosystems. Her group designs scalable measurement platforms that combine passive and active monitoring , programmable data planes , and machine-learning analytics to dissect phenomena ranging from terabit-scale traffic to covert tracking on illegal streaming sites. Recent Publication Themes The 2021-2025 publications reveal a methodological evolution toward large-scale, longitudinal measurement . Topics include: Impact of global events (COVID-19, CrowdStrike outage) on Internet traffic Cross-country tracking ecosystems and privacy leaks DNS root and routing plane stability and security ML-driven real-time monitoring at terabit speeds Disinformation campaigns on encrypted messaging platforms Scientific Awards Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2011) – Germany’s highest research honor Berliner Wissenschaftspreis (2011) Elected Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2009) Advising & Grants While individual student names are not listed, Prof. Feldmann leads a vibrant team at MPI-INF’s Internet Architecture department. She has supervised numerous doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers whose work is reflected in the co-authored papers. Funding sources include the German Research Foundation (DFG) via the Leibniz Prize and EU Horizon projects, although explicit grant numbers are not provided in the source material. Labs & Teams She heads the Internet Architecture department at MPI-INF, located at the Saarland Informatics Campus . The department operates state-of-the-art measurement infrastructure—including programmable switches, honeynets, and global vantage points—to support empirical network science.

Efstathia Buraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dimension Reduction in Regression
• High-Dimensional Statistics
• Multivariate Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Efstathia Bura is a Professor heading the Applied Statistics Research Unit (ASTAT) within the Institute of Statistics and Mathematical Methods in Economics at TU Wien's Faculty of Mathematics and Geoinformation. Her research focuses on dimension reduction techniques in regression and classification, high-dimensional statistics, and their applications in biostatistics, econometrics, and legal statistics. She leads projects like ProbInG (WWTF-funded) and the SecInt Doctoral College on statistical verification of cyber-physical systems. Her work integrates advanced statistical methodologies with interdisciplinary applications, emphasizing practical solutions for complex data challenges. Current projects explore probabilistic program analysis, security properties in cyber-physical systems, and dynamic econometric modeling. She collaborates internationally, with notable contributions to statistical theory and applications in law, healthcare, and telecommunications. Key research themes include time-varying regression models, sufficient dimension reduction for mixed predictors, and fusion of statistical methods with machine learning. Her publications bridge theoretical advancements and real-world problem-solving, reflecting her role as a leading academic in modern applied statistics. Her team includes postdocs and assistants working on WWTF and SecInt grants, focusing on probabilistic systems and statistical verification. While no formal student advisees are listed, her collaborative projects engage junior researchers in cutting-edge statistical research.

• Legal Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence and Law
• Data Protection and Privacy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Erich Schweighofer serves as Associate Professor at the University of Vienna within the Institute for European, International and Comparative Law, specifically affiliated with the Department of International Law and International Relations. His research activities are centered at the Juridicum building (Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna), where he maintains an active office presence with scheduled consultation hours. His scholarly focus spans Legal Informatics , Artificial Intelligence and Law , Data Protection , and Legal Knowledge Representation , with particular emphasis on explainable AI systems for legal contexts and formal methodologies for translating legal norms into computational frameworks. This interdisciplinary work bridges jurisprudence and computer science through projects examining biometric regulation, autonomous vehicle governance, and natural language processing applications in legal domains. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent thematic progression toward operationalizing legal principles in AI systems, with increasing focus on transparency mechanisms, temporal logic for dynamic regulations, and cross-jurisdictional compliance challenges. His work predominantly appears in the International Legal Informatics Symposium (IRIS) proceedings and JURIX conferences, reflecting deep engagement with the legal informatics community. Professor Schweighofer leads a dedicated research team including project assistants Mag. Jessica Fleisch, Mag. Jonas Pfister, Felix Schmautzer, and Mag. Jakob Zanol, while actively participating in the University of Vienna's Working Group on Legal Informatics (Arbeitsgruppe Rechtsinformatik). His collaborative approach extends to organizing the biennial IRIS symposium, which has established itself as a cornerstone event for European legal informatics scholarship since 1998.

• Epidemiological Modeling
• Agent-Based Simulation
• Public Health Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Martin Bicher is a PostDoc Researcher at TU Wien, affiliated with the Department of Data Science under the Faculty of Informatics. He specializes in agent-based simulation, epidemiological modeling, and decision support systems for public health crises. His work focuses on optimizing resource allocation, vaccination strategies, and policy evaluation during pandemics. He teaches courses such as Modeling and Simulation (194.076), Modelling and Simulation in Health Technology Assessment (194.094), and Advanced Modeling and Simulation (194.056). His research is supported by projects like DynOptTestControl (2022–2026) and KLIPHA-COVID19 (2020–2021). Key research interests include agent-based modeling frameworks, integration of machine learning into simulation systems, and multi-criteria decision support for public health interventions. His publications analyze pandemic response strategies, vaccination prioritization, and the impact of environmental factors on disease spread. Recent work includes developing mathematical models for equitable disease testing, simulating vaccination strategies under supply uncertainties, and evaluating contact-tracing policies. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address challenges in healthcare resource optimization and policy design. Advising two students, Bicher has mentored theses on railway simulation and delay modeling. His contributions to pandemic decision support have been featured in high-impact journals like Omega and PLoS ONE.

• Machine Learning
• Statistical Computing
• Cluster Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Theresa Scharl-Hirsch is a Senior Scientist and Deputy Scientific Director at the Core Facility Bioinformatics, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). She holds concurrent appointments at the Institute of Statistics, BOKU, and has extensive experience in bioprocess modeling, machine learning, and statistical computing. Her work bridges biochemical engineering with advanced data science methodologies. Her research focuses on real-time monitoring of biopharmaceutical processes, clustering of high-dimensional data (particularly RNA sequencing), and application of explainable machine learning techniques. She has developed statistical models for process optimization and quality prediction in antibody capture and protein purification, with a strong emphasis on industrial implementations using R programming. Key trends in her publications include three-way data analysis, matrix-variate Gaussian mixture models, and permutation-based variable importance methods for deep learning architectures. Her work spans bioprocess engineering, bioinformatics, and industrial data science applications.

• Business Education
• Vocational Training
• Didactics of Business Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Franz-Karl Skala is a Senior Lecturer at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) in the Business Education department, with over 15 years of academic and professional experience in higher education. He has held teaching and research positions at institutions including the University of Graz, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, and Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt. Current Senior Lecturer at WU (since 2012) Teaching focus on programming didactics and e-learning Specializes in business informatics didactics and vocational training Research interests center on curriculum development for hybrid education models, digital transformation in business training, and vocational education reform. His recent FLUENT project (2022-2025) develops flexible universal education models for AI-era learning. He has secured multiple Erasmus+ grants for international education initiatives in Central Asia. Scientific awards include four Vienna University of Economics and Business Innovative Teaching Awards (2020, 2019, 2017, 2010), University of Graz teaching excellence recognition (2020), AK Science Prize (2013), and Leopold-Kunschak Science Prize (2013). Developed modular curriculum frameworks Created e-learning platforms for entrepreneurs Conducted comparative studies on vocational vs academic degrees

Jean Ponceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jean Ponce is a Professor of Computer Science at Ecole Normale Superieure (ENS) in Paris and a Part-Time Global Distinguished Professor at New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Center for Data Science (CDS). He previously served as Director of the ENS Computer Science Department (2011-2017) and held positions at Inria (2017-2022), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1998-2006), MIT, Stanford, and Inria (1982-1985). Academic Leadership: Scientific Director of PRAIRIE Interdisciplinary AI Research Institute in Paris Startup Involvement: Co-founder and CEO of Enhance Lab (2022) Editorial Roles: Senior Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Computer Vision (2019-2022) Conference Leadership: Chair of IEEE CVPR (1997,2000), ECCV (2008), and upcoming ICCV (2023) Research Focus: Computer vision, machine learning, robotics, and AI with applications in exoplanet imaging, 3D reconstruction, and image quality assessment. His work bridges statistical learning and deep learning approaches. Awards: IEEE Fellow (2003) ELLIS Fellow (2019) ERC Advanced Grant (2011) IEEE CVPR Longuet-Higgins Prizes (2016,2020) ICML Test-of-Time Award (2019) Patents & Publications: Co-author of influential textbook Computer Vision: A Modern Approach (translated into Chinese, Japanese, Russian). Holds two US patents and one pending French patent. Google Scholar h-index of 78 with over 55,000 citations.

Zhang Yi-Chengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econophysics
• Information economics
• Statistical physics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Zhang Yi-Cheng is a Full Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, since 1992. His academic career includes visiting professorships at Nordita (Denmark) and INFN (Italy), and postdoctoral research at Brookhaven National Lab (USA). He specializes in interdisciplinary fields such as Econophysics , Statistical physics , and Complex network sciences , focusing on applications in financial markets, social systems, and global trade networks. His research explores topics like market dynamics, network structures, and algorithmic ranking systems. Notable awards include the 2011 Honorary Director of the Complexity Sciences Research Center and recognition as a 2011 Chinese '1000 Talents' awardee . His work bridges physics-based methodologies with socio-economic systems, addressing challenges in information-driven economies and networked societies. Zhang has contributed to influential studies on ranking algorithms, percolation theory in networks, and the interplay between economic complexity and trade. His interdisciplinary approach has led to advancements in understanding systemic risks, market inefficiencies, and the role of information in shaping global economic interactions.