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Huamin Qu is a Chair Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He serves as the Founding Dean of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS), Founding Head of the Division of Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas (EMIA), and was the Founding Acting Head of Computational Media and Arts (CMA) at HKUST(GZ). Qu directs the VisLab and coordinates the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) group. He obtained his BS in Mathematics from Xi'an Jiaotong University and MS/PhD in Computer Science from Stony Brook University. Qu's research integrates Data Visualization , Human-Computer Interaction , and Human-Centered AI , with applications in urban informatics, social networks, and explainable AI. His work focuses on developing interactive systems for big data analytics, visual storytelling, and AI-driven decision support. Research extends to multimodal communication, fintech, and augmented reality applications. His publications emphasize visual analytics for complex datasets (mobility, social media, financial), interaction techniques for immersive environments, and AI-enhanced visualization tools. Recent works explore explainable AI interfaces and large-scale data communication frameworks. IEEE Visualization Academy (2020) IEEE VGTC Technical Achievement Award AI 2000 Most Influential Scholar (2019, 2023, 2024) 21 Best Paper/Honorable Mention awards IBM Faculty Award (2009) APICTA Merit Award (2015) Yelp Dataset Grand Prize (2018) Qu has advised 48 PhD graduates (21 now faculty at institutions like UC Davis, University of Minnesota, Texas A&M) and 30 MPhil students. He secured major grants including RGC theme-based projects (digital citizenship, air pollution), UGC AoE (slope safety), and China's 973 Program. As VisLab director, he leads 20+ researchers in visualization/HCI projects adopted by Microsoft, IBM, Huawei, and Tencent.

• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Big Data Analytics
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Elisa Riedo is a tenured Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at New York University (NYU) Tandon School of Engineering, with joint appointments as Professor of Physics in NYU’s College of Arts and Science and as affiliated Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tandon. She serves as Director of Faculty Development at NYU Tandon and has held prior tenured positions at Georgia Tech (2003–2015) and CUNY ASRC (2015–2018). Her academic career spans over two decades, with a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Milano (2000) and postdoctoral work at EPFL. Her research focuses on nanotechnology , graphene and 2D materials , and thermal scanning probe lithography (tSPL) , with applications in biomedical diagnostics quantum electronics electromagnetic interference shielding mechanical reinforcement of materials She pioneered tSPL for sustainable nanofabrication and discovered diamene—a single-layer diamond structure from graphene under pressure. Her recent work involves transparent infrared electrodes using silver nanowires (2025) and self-organized graphene stacking domains for quantum technologies (2024). She has secured major grants from National Science Foundation , Department of Defense , and Army Research Office . Scientific honors include: 2023 NYU Tandon Excellence in Research Award 2013 American Physical Society Fellow 2005 CREA Innovation Award Membership in the Academy of Europe (2023) She contributes to editorial boards for journals like 2D Materials and Applications and advises companies such as Mirimus Inc. and SwissLitho AG .

• Experimental nanoscience
• Graphene
• Diamene and 2D materials
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Ivan Viola is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Computer Graphics and Algorithms, part of the Faculty of Informatics at TU Wien, Austria. He holds a leave of absence until December 2024 while also being affiliated with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) as an Associate Professor funded by the Vienna Research Groups program. His research focuses on visualization techniques in medicine, biological sciences, and earth sciences, with a specialty in illustrative visualization and DNA-nanotechnology applications. Viola has contributed over 100 scientific works and serves as a reviewer and panelist for major conferences in computer graphics and visualization. Education: M.Sc. (2002) and Ph.D. (2005) in Computer Graphics from TU Wien. Postdoctoral research at the University of Bergen (2006-2011), where he became Full Professor before returning to TU Wien. Research Interests: Whole-cell visualization Molecular modeling Interactive 3D environments Biomedical visualization Data-driven colormap techniques Awards: IEEE VIS 2017 Best Paper Honorable Mention, 'Best Overall Concept' for CellView, and multiple visualization awards. Active in EuroVis and IEEE VIS organizing roles. Grants & Supervision: Leads the Visualization Group at TU Wien, supervising student projects and master’s theses. Involved in grants like the Vienna Research Groups program. Labs/Teams: Visualization Group at TU Wien, collaborating on projects like CellView and Molecumentary.

• Visualization
• Computer Graphics
• Biological Visualization
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Johan Hofkens is a full Professor at KU Leuven since 2008, with a career spanning over 25 years in advanced spectroscopy and microscopy development. His work bridges chemistry, materials science, and nanobioscience, focusing on optical spectroscopy techniques and superresolution microscopy applications. Current research integrates fluorescence/SEM microscopy (integrated microscopies) Specializes in single molecule detection (SMS) and perovskite synthesis Applies NASCA microscopy and RESOLFT techniques for nanoscale imaging His publications (>400) and high citation counts (H-index 69) reflect significant contributions to molecular (bio)materials and metal cluster spectroscopy. Awards include: ERC Advanced Grant (2012) Proteomass Scientific Society Award (2016) European Academy of Science membership Prof. Hofkens collaborates internationally through guest professorships at University of Parma and Hokkaido University, and has pioneered innovations in single molecule detection techniques.

• Microscopy development
• Advanced spectroscopy
• Optical spectroscopy of molecular materials
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Martin Lohse is a Professor for Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Würzburg since 1993. He currently serves as Vice President for Research (since 2009) and Executive Director for Graduate Schools (since 2003). His career includes leadership roles at the Rudolf-Virchow-Center for Experimental Biomedicine and foundational research at institutions like Duke University and the Max-Planck-Institute for Biochemistry. Research Focus: Lohse's work centers on receptor physiology and pharmacology, particularly the molecular biology of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), intracellular signaling, desensitization, and advanced fluorescence microscopy techniques. His studies explore receptor dynamics in cardiac systems and signaling persistence through internalized receptors. Scientific Awards: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz-Prize (1999) Ernst-Jung-Prize for Medicine (2000) ERC Advanced Investigator Grant (2008) Bavarian Order of Merit (2006) German Federal Cross of Merit (2002) Leadership & Grants: He initiated the Collaborative Research Center 478 on Regulatory Membrane Proteins and chairs the Rudolf-Virchow-Center funded by the German Research Foundation. His work has secured significant grants, including the 2008 ERC Advanced Investigator Grant.

• Physiology of receptors
• Pharmacology of receptors
• Molecular biology of receptor function
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Bodo Wilts is a Professor at the University of Salzburg in the Chemistry and Physics of Materials department. His research focuses on biophotonics , structural color , and photonic nanostructures in biological systems, particularly insects and beetles. Education Habilitation in Physics, University of Freiburg (2020) PhD in Physics, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (2013) Diploma in Physics, University of Göttingen (2009) Research Trends Wilts’s recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work bridging biological optics , nanotechnology , and biomimetic materials . Key themes include: Photonic networks in insects (disordered vs. ordered structures) Self-assembly of block copolymers for advanced materials Applications of structural coloration in diagnostics and sensing 3D imaging of photonic nanostructures using X-ray tomography Projects Ra-Dia-M (2025–2026): Label-free SERS diagnostics for melanoma cells Unraveling butterfly scale morphogenesis (2022–2026): Genetics and biomechanics of butterfly scales High-aspect ratio optical structures (2024–2025): Simulation and characterization of optical metamaterials Activities Keynote on Dis/ordered photonic networks in insects (2024) Lectures on Multifunctional colors and nanostructure formation (2024) Presentations on Amorphous photonic networks (2023–2024)

• Biophotonics
• Structural Color
• Nanotechnology
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Andrea Watzinger is a Senior Scientist at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna , affiliated with the Institute of Soil Research under the Department of Forest- and Soil Sciences. With a habilitation in soil ecology (2015), she leads multidisciplinary projects on stable isotope applications for understanding biogeochemical processes in terrestrial and aquatic systems. Education : PhD in 2000 (BOKU), Erasmus Fellowship (1996-1997, Oxford Brookes University), MSc in Biology/Ecology (1999, University of Salzburg) Research Focus : Her work integrates stable isotope techniques to trace nutrient fate in soils, assess climate change impacts on agroecosystems, develop biochar-based remediation technologies, and quantify urban carbon footprints . Recent studies examine drought effects on forest carbon dynamics, microbial processes in contaminated soils, and drone-based gas monitoring systems. Scientific Contributions : Key projects include the Vienna Urban Carbon Laboratory (2021-2025), ISO-2-DRONE (2022), and Heavy Metal City-Zen (2019-2021). Her publications span groundwater remediation, isotope ecology, and sustainable soil management. Awards : Wissenschaftspreis Land Niederösterreich (2015), Förderpreis Wien (2004), Stiftung 120 Jahre BOKU (2002), Wissenschaftsagentur Salzburg (2000) Collaborative Networks : She collaborates with the Austrian Institute of Technology , European Geosciences Union , and Stable Isotope Network Austria , supervising interdisciplinary teams in hydrology, microbial ecology, and environmental engineering. Her outreach includes citizen science initiatives like Heavy Metal City-Zen for urban soil safety.

• Soil Ecology
• Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Remediation
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Stefan Lengauer is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Visual Computing (IVC), Graz University of Technology. His work bridges cultural heritage analysis and health informatics through advanced visualization techniques. PhD in Computer Science (2022), Graz University of Technology MSc in Space Sciences (2018), TU Graz BSc in Computer Science (2014-2022) and Aviation (2015), FH JOANNEUM Research focuses on visual analytics , 3D object retrieval , and cross-modal search , with applications in: Medical domains (diabetes care, health information systems) Cultural heritage (pottery analysis, fragment matching, digital restoration) Pattern recognition (geometric motifs, surface textures) Recent publications highlight trends in adaptive visualization (2024-2025) and 3D cultural heritage analysis (2021-2023). Key projects include: HEREDITARY (2024-present): HORIZON Europe project on gut-brain interaction A+CHIS (2020-present): FWF research group on adaptive health information systems CrossSAVE-CH (2019-2022): Cross-modal search in cultural heritage Scientific recognition includes: Best Challenge Entry (2024) Honorable Mention (2020) PhD distinction (2022) Mentored 12+ students in topics ranging from medical chatbots to 3D pottery analysis . Reviewing activities span journals like Springer Nature and conferences including WSCG.

• Visual Analytics
• 3D Object Retrieval
• Image Processing
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Hsiang-Yun Wu is a Research Fellow at the Computer Graphics department of Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), actively contributing to information visualization and visual analytics. Her work spans biological network visualization, graph drawing, schematic network maps, and data physicalization, with a focus on interactive techniques and human-centric design. Projects: ArtVis (2022–2027) , SANE (2024–2027) , SMGV-Esprit (2024–2027) , and HumAlgo (2018–2023) . Affiliations: Member of the Visualization Group at TU Wien. Her recent publications emphasize uncertainty visualization, network physicalization, and dynamic graph representations. Notably, she received the EuroVis 2019 Honorable Mention Award for optimizing stepwise animations. Wu supervises diploma theses in areas like metabolic pathway visualization and semantic-aware character animation. Key research trends include integrating biological data with urban-style schematic maps ( Metabopolis ), physicalization workflows for anatomical education ( Slice and Dice ), and mixed labeling strategies in 3D environments.

• Information Visualization
• Visual Analytics
• Biological Network Visualization
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Markus Teige is a researcher at the Max Perutz Labs, affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna, in the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology. His work focuses on plant stress tolerance, calcium signaling, chloroplast development, protein phosphorylation, and organelle signaling networks. Current projects include Molecular mechanisms of plant stress tolerance (2021–2025) and Calcium regulation of chloroplast development & function (ongoing). Past projects include Auswirkungen von Virusinfektionen auf die Kalziumhomöostase (2020–2022). Research trends from his 62 publications emphasize calcium signaling in plant antiviral defense, chloroplast stress responses, and integrated multi-omics approaches to abiotic stress in crops like potato. His work bridges organelle physiology with whole-plant stress adaptation. Teige collaborates internationally on plant signaling and systems biology, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate-resilient agriculture and stress biology.

• Plant Stress Tolerance
• Calcium Signaling
• Chloroplast Development
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Eduard Gröller is a Full Professor of Visualization at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), leading the Research Unit of Computer Graphics and the Visualization Group within the Institute of Visual Computing & Human-Centered Technology (VC&HCT). He holds adjunct professorships at the University of Bergen, Norway, and chairs several academic committees. His academic journey began with a PhD in 1993 from TU Wien, followed by extensive contributions to visualization research. His research focuses on visual computing, scientific visualization, and medical imaging, with applications in energy modeling, climate analysis, and molecular biology. Gröller has pioneered methods like BEMTrace for BIM-based energy models and HORA 3D for flood risk visualization. He co-authored over 300 publications, including foundational work in IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics and Computer Graphics Forum . Gröller's awards include the IEEE VGTC Technical Achievement Award (2019), Eurographics 2015 Outstanding Technical Contributions Award, and Fellow of the Eurographics Association (2009). He actively contributes to conferences like EuroVis and IEEE Visualization as program chair and reviewer. His educational efforts span courses in visual computing, graphics, and data analysis, with a focus on immersive tools like ImNDT for material data exploration. Current projects include Climate-Sensitive Adaptive Planning for Resilient Cities, Visual Analytics in Radiation Therapy, and scalable web-based visualization techniques. He leads teams in VRVis, a research center for applied visualization, and collaborates internationally on medical imaging and environmental data challenges.

• Visual Computing
• Scientific Visualization
• Volume Visualization
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Haider Sami is a researcher at the University of Vienna , affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences . He works in the Macromolecular Cancer Therapeutics (MMCT) laboratory under Professor Manfred Ogris, focusing on RNA-based therapeutics and nanocarrier delivery systems . His research addresses critical challenges in splice-switching oligonucleotide (SSO) delivery , particularly regarding endosomal escape , nuclear targeting , and systemic biodistribution . Haider Sami's research expertise spans nanocarrier design for RNA splicing modulation , with a particular emphasis on redox-responsive polymers like disulfide cross-linked polyethylenimine (cLPEI) . He has pioneered methods for accelerated endosomal release and hepatic splice correction , validated through transgenic mouse models expressing split-luciferase reporters . His work demonstrates that cLPEI-SSO polyplexes significantly improve in vivo bioavailability while reducing renal excretion and enhancing tumor accumulation . Key research contributions include disulfide crosslinking strategies for endosomal escape enhancement , one-step nanoparticle synthesis using Brij-linkers , and spatiotemporal delivery tracking via NIR fluorescence imaging and X-ray computed tomography . These studies have direct implications for monogenic disease therapies and cancer treatment applications. Haider Sami has authored 24 publications since 2014, with recent work (2023-2025) emphasizing biocompatible delivery systems , quantitative biodistribution analysis , and functional protein restoration in multiple organ systems including liver, lung, kidney, and bladder.

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Nanocarrier Development
• Oligonucleotide Delivery
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Dr. Denis Kalkofen serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Computer Graphics and Vision (ICG) at Graz University of Technology, Austria. His academic journey began with a Dipl.-Ing. (2004) from the University of Magdeburg, followed by a Dr. techn. (2009) from Graz University of Technology. University of Magdeburg - Dipl.-Ing. (2004) Graz University of Technology - Dr. techn. (2009) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Virtual Reality Laboratory member Stanford University - Visiting Assistant Professor at Computational Imaging Laboratory (2019) University of South Australia - Visiting Researcher at Wearable Computer Laboratory (2019) Dr. Kalkofen's research centers on developing visualization, interaction, authoring, and display technologies for Virtual and Mixed Reality environments, with particular emphasis on combining computer graphics and computer vision techniques to create comprehensible and accessible VR/MR experiences. His work spans situated visualization (addressing label placement and X-ray visualization), photometric rendering (recovering lighting properties for realistic AR), and content creation automation (leveraging existing data sources for AR content). His publication trends over the past 15+ years demonstrate consistent leadership in AR/MR research, evolving from foundational work on visualization techniques to current cutting-edge research in neural rendering, neuroadaptive systems, and industrial AR applications. Recent work shows increased focus on practical industrial implementations, error management in AR assembly, and multimodal learning applications. Best paper award for 'enRoute: Dynamic path extraction from biological pathway maps' (2012) Best short paper for 'TutAR: Augmented Reality Tutorials for Hands-only Procedures' (2018) Best paper for 'Tools for Teaching Mining Students in Virtual Reality' (2020) Honorable Mention for Best Paper for 'Adaptive User-Perspective Rendering' (2017) Dr. Kalkofen leads Team Kalkofen at ICG, supervising researchers including Peter Mohr, Shohei Mori, David Mandl, and Ana Stanescu. His team has secured significant funding for projects related to AR/VR content creation, visualization techniques, and industrial applications. They maintain strong collaborations with institutions including Stanford University, University of South Australia, and University of Michigan. Team Kalkofen operates within the Institute of Computer Graphics and Vision at TU Graz, focusing on three main research thrusts: situated visualization for AR, photometric rendering for realistic MR, and automated content creation for professional AR applications. The team maintains active partnerships with industry and academic institutions worldwide, contributing to the advancement of practical AR/MR technologies.

• Virtual Reality
• Mixed Reality
• Augmented Reality
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Oliver Meixner is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Marketing and Innovation within the Department for Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) . His work focuses on agricultural economics, sustainable marketing, and consumer behavior in food systems. Key Research Areas: Sustainable agriculture and food economics Consumer behavior and market research Innovation and digital transformation in agrifood Notable Contributions: Developed methodologies for AHP group decisions and fuzzy priority aggregation Evaluated eco-label effectiveness and food waste reduction strategies Assessed EU rural development programs' impact on agricultural competitiveness Publications & Projects (2016-2024) show a consistent focus on: Food labeling and consumer trust Sustainability assessments in agribusiness Digital transformation in food networks Climate crisis impact on consumer behavior Innovative marketing models for agrifood chains Scientific Recognition Award of Excellence (ISAHP 2020) Most Innovative Idea Award (ISAHP 2016) Literati Network Outstanding Paper (2013) Advising spans 123 theses including topics on: Consumer preferences for eco-labels Acceptance of alternative proteins Digital food shopping behavior Payment willingness for sustainable products

• Marketing
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Market Research
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Manuela Waldner is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at TU Wien's Department of Computer Graphics and Visualization. She leads research in visual interfaces for exploring large-scale data, focusing on human-computer interaction and attention guidance in complex visualizations. Her work spans academic roles including Visualization Group membership and PhD Program Visual Heritage involvement. Research interests include: Interactive data exploration Guided visual attention mechanisms Emerging display environments (VR, multi-display systems) Publications emphasize practical applications of visualization techniques in domains like geographic data, medical imaging, and collaborative analytics. Notable projects include weBIGeo (geographic visualization) and Deskollage (visual information foraging). Awards include the Best Paper Award at EuroVA 2024 . Teaching roles include courses on Information Visualization , Computer Graphics , and Visual Computing . Active in academic service through program committees and editorial roles.

• Visual Interfaces
• Interactive Data Exploration
• Human-Computer Interaction
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