جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jürgen Drissnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Zoology
• Education for Sustainable Development
• Living Animals in Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jürgen Drissner is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd and Ulm University, specializing in Biology Education. He has dedicated his career to extracurricular environmental education through initiatives like the Green Classroom and Zoo School in Ulm, impacting over 4000 students annually. PhD in Zoology & Ecology (Ulm University, 1996) Habilitation in Biology Education (2011, University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd/Ulm University) Since 2018: Teaching at University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd His research focuses on: • Animal-based education • Biodiversity awareness • Sustainable development pedagogy • Cross-cultural environmental attitudes • Outdoor learning effectiveness Recent publications show consistent exploration of animal perception across cultures, invertebrate education, and longitudinal impacts of nature-based programs. His work bridges zoology with educational theory, emphasizing experiential learning and ecological literacy. Lehrpreis der Bürgerstiftung Ulm (2012) Förderpreis der Solarstiftung Ulm (2011) Drissner leads international collaborations with institutions in Costa Rica, Brazil, and Germany, and has contributed to educational programming at botanical gardens, zoos, and science outreach events including television and radio appearances.

Dagmar Kasüschkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Childhood Education
• Gender Studies in Education
• Cultural Awareness in ECEC
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dagmar Kasüschke is a Professor at the Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd , specifically within the Institut Kindheit, Jugend und Familie and the Department of Sozialpädagogik und Pädagogik der frühen Kindheit . She has held significant roles including Studiengangsleiterin (Head of Bachelor's Program) in Early Childhood Education and Leiterin (Head) of her department, indicating leadership responsibilities. Her academic journey includes professorships at institutions such as the Evangelische Hochschule Dresden and Evangelische Fachhochschule Freiburg, along with guest lectureships in England, Sweden, and Denmark. Academic Career: 2006–2009 Professor at Evangelische Fachhochschule Freiburg International Engagement: Guest lectureships across Europe Her research focuses on Early Childhood Education through historical, systematic, and cultural lenses. Key areas include gender as a social difference line , diversity and inclusion , cultural awareness , and didactic approaches in educational institutions. She explores these topics through transnational and critical frameworks, emphasizing pedagogical spaces and social differentiation. Recent publications (2022–2013) analyze the historical foundations of early childhood pedagogy, gender dynamics, cultural negotiations, and spatial dimensions in educational settings. Her work frequently addresses diversity integration , empowerment strategies , and critical policy reflections in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) environments. She participates in projects like Reflecting Cultures of Education (RECOdE) (2022–2025), focusing on transnationality and cultural awareness in ECEC programs. Her email contact is dagmar.kasueschke@ph-gmuend.de , with office hours available both in-person and via Zoom.

Lukas Arnoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Material Pyrolysis Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lukas Arnold is a Professor and Head of the Fire Dynamics Division at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS) and its Civil Safety Research Group (IAS-7). He holds a chair in Computational Civil Engineering at the University of Wuppertal and leads major research initiatives in fire safety science using computational methods. Research Focus: Fire Dynamics Simulation Academic Rank: Professor Key Collaborations: University of Wuppertal, DFG, BMBF His research spans fire dynamics simulation, visibility modeling in smoke environments, and flame spread prediction. He develops advanced numerical methods like CFD-based models and inverse modeling techniques for pyrolysis kinetics, smoke propagation, and material decomposition analysis. His work integrates experimental data from real-scale fires with computational tools to improve evacuation safety and risk assessment. Recent publications highlight his expertise in smoke visibility, PMMA pyrolysis, and GPU-accelerated fire simulations. He supervises PhD students in projects involving TGA experiments, multi-scale modeling, and emergency management systems. Arnold's work has been supported by third-party grants from BMBF, DFG, and State NRW, focusing on AI-driven fire modeling, high-performance computing, and disaster resilience. He organizes bi-annual summer schools on fire modeling and contributes to open-access scientific resources.

Len Ole Schäferمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Higher Education Research
• Organizational Sociology
• Educational Technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Len Ole Schäfer is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the CATALPA research cluster, FernUniversität in Hagen, leading the project 'Organizational Resilience and Creativity: Exploring the Future of Educational Technology in Higher Education' (ORC) in collaboration with the Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG). His work investigates the interplay between organizational resilience, creativity frameworks, and educational technology implementation within higher education institutions, emphasizing trust-based leadership and strategic adaptation. Schäfer holds a PhD in Sociology (2018) from the University of Bamberg examining the UK's Research Excellence Framework impact on academic practice, and a Diploma in Sociology (2012) focused on ranking construction in science. His academic trajectory includes research positions at Zeppelin University (2018), University College London's Centre for Global Higher Education (2016), and the University of Bamberg (2012-2018). His research centers on higher education organizational dynamics, particularly how universities navigate digital transformation through resilience-building and creativity cultivation. Key interests include sociological theory applications, organizational sociology frameworks, and the role of digitalization strategies in enabling innovation. His work consistently analyzes resistance to digital change, strategic ambiguities in institutional policies, and trust mechanisms that foster EdTech adoption across diverse academic contexts. Recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory examining organizational responses to digital disruption, with emphasis on faculty perspectives, leadership approaches, and structural adaptations. His studies—primarily qualitative and mixed-methods—highlight tensions between centralized strategies and decentralized implementation, resistance triggers, and the paradoxical role of ambiguity in enabling innovation during rapid technological change. As an active community contributor, Schäfer serves on the advisory board of FernUniversität's #NewLearning Blog and reviews for 'Higher Education - The International Journal of Higher Education Research'. His project leadership in ORC (2023–present) and OrA (until 2023) demonstrates sustained engagement with German higher education's adaptability challenges, while international collaborations with HIIG and conference presentations at EGOS and Swiss Sociological Association forums extend his scholarly impact.

Torsten Zeschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Educational Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Torsten Zesch serves as Deputy Scientific Director, Member of the Executive Board, and Head of the Research Professorship for Computational Linguistics at FernUniversität in Hagen since March 2022. He previously held W2 and W1 Professorships for Sprachtechnologie (Language Technology) at Universität Duisburg-Essen from 2014-2022. Zesch is also Spokesperson of the Advisory Board of the German Society for Computational Linguistics and Language Technology (GSCL) since 2024, having previously served as GSCL President from 2018-2024. Dr. Zesch completed his dissertation (Dr.-Ing.) in Computer Science at Technische Universität Darmstadt in 2009. His research spans robust language processing systems, analysis of non-standard language structures, and educational applications of language technology, with particular focus on automatic content scoring and spelling error correction for learner language. Zesch's recent publications reveal a strong focus on integrating language technology with educational applications. His work demonstrates expertise in developing practical NLP solutions for educational assessment, including transformer-based spelling error feedback systems, hierarchical automatic scoring methods, and leveraging LLMs for educational applications despite cold-start problems. He also maintains significant research in hate speech detection, particularly in multimodal contexts and visio-linguistic models. As leader of the Computational Linguistics research professorship within the CATALPA research center, Zesch directs a team investigating how language technology can support educational processes. His projects DAKODA and KISS-Pro focus on language acquisition and educational applications. He has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications in top NLP and educational technology venues, with over 100 publications spanning from 2006 to present.

Stefan Brucknerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Analytics
• Information Visualization
• Scientific Visualization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefan Bruckner is a Professor at the University of Rostock , leading the Chair of Visual Analytics within the Institute of Visual and Analytic Computing. His work bridges Visual Analytics , Biomedical Visualization , and Interactive Systems , with a focus on translating complex datasets into actionable insights. Role: Chair of Visual Analytics Key Affiliations: Eurographics Executive Committee, IEEE VGTC Editorial Leadership: Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics Research spans Medical Visualization , Immersive Analytics , and Proteogenomic Data Exploration . Recent work includes: ProHap Explorer for haplotype analysis Line Harp sonification techniques Narrative visualization frameworks His publications reveal trends in interactive data exploration , multi-omics visualization , and user behavior analysis within medical contexts. Awards include contributions to the Dirk Bartz Prize in 2019. He actively collaborates with international institutions and maintains memberships in ACM, IEEE, and GI.

Yomna Abdelrahmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Thermal Imaging
• Usable Security
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yomna Abdelrahman is a Professor of Usable Security and Privacy at the Bundeswehr University Munich . Her research focuses on thermal imaging for security and privacy , virtual reality usability, eye tracking , and biometric authentication . She collaborates with researchers like Florian Alt and Albrecht Schmidt on projects exploring how thermal sensing can enhance user identification and privacy awareness . Key Research Areas : Thermal Imaging, Human-Computer Interaction, Virtual Reality, Password Security, Biometric Authentication, Eye Tracking, Privacy Her recent publications address VR emotion detection , password usability , and privacy implications of thermal imaging . She has contributed to conferences like CHI, MUM, and INTERACT, often examining security-privacy trade-offs and non-invasive biometric systems . Notably, her work on thermal attacks reveals vulnerabilities in mobile authentication through thermal residue. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Stuttgart (2018), where her thesis, "Thermal Imaging for Amplifying Human Perception," laid the foundation for her later work on thermal-based interaction and cognitive load estimation . Her collaborations span diverse domains, from smart home notifications to industrial worker assistance , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to usable security and interactive systems .

Harald Augustinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Management
• Logistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Harald Augustin is a Professor at Reutlingen University's ESB Business School, specializing in Industrial Engineering and Logistics. He leads the Virtual Engineering and Training Center (VETC) and the Steinbeis Transfer Center for Process Management in Product Development, Production, and Logistics. Current roles: Professor for "Fabriksysteme und Logistik", Director of VETC Research focus: Digital Manufacturing, Lean Logistics, Virtual Reality in Factory Planning Education Diplom-Ingenieur (Maschinenbau, Production Engineering), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Dr.-Ing. (Promotion) in Mechanical Engineering, TU Kaiserslautern Research stays in France, Canada, and Australia Research Interests center on optimizing logistics and production systems through digitalization, lean methodologies, and virtual collaboration. His work includes developing immersive planning systems, risk management frameworks, and agile engineering processes. Lab Affiliations : VETC (Virtual Engineering and Training Center) at ESB Business School Steinbeis Transfer Center for Process Management in Product Development, Production, and Logistics

• Atmospheric Science
• Meteorology
• Remote Sensing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jan Cermak is Professor and acting Director of the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research - Atmospheric Trace Gases and Remote Sensing (IMK-ASF) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). His research focuses on atmospheric science with specialization in fog dynamics, aerosol-cloud interactions, and satellite remote sensing applications. His primary research interests include Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Remote Sensing, Aerosol-Cloud Interactions, Fog and Low Stratus Dynamics, Satellite Meteorology, and Machine Learning Applications. He employs geostationary satellite data and explainable machine learning to investigate fog life cycles, particularly in the Namib Desert and Po Valley, examining how aerosols influence cloud formation and dissipation processes. His work bridges observational meteorology with computational techniques for environmental monitoring. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a concentrated research trajectory on fog life cycle analysis using multi-sensor approaches, with significant emphasis on aerosol impacts in polluted regions and arid environments. Key methodological trends include explainable AI for cloud fraction adjustment analysis and high-resolution satellite-based air quality estimation, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary integration of atmospheric physics and data science. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the provided source material. Advising and Grants: Source documentation contains no information regarding student supervision, research grants, or funding sources. His leadership role as acting director of IMK-ASF suggests administrative responsibilities within the institute's research framework. Labs and Teams: Cermak leads the Atmospheric Trace Gases and Remote Sensing (IMK-ASF) group at KIT, conducting field campaigns including NaFoLiCA (Namib Fog Life Cycle Analysis) and FAIRARI (Fog and Aerosol Interaction Research Italy). The team specializes in satellite data analysis combined with ground-based observations to study fog dynamics in extreme environments.

Nicole Richterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nicole Richter holds the Professorship for General Business Administration with specialization in Corporate Management, Organization, and Human Resource Management at Hochschule Düsseldorf's Faculty of Business Studies since 2020. She serves as Co-Academic Program Director for the M.A. Communication, Multimedia and Market Management program and acts as the institution's Equality Commissioner. Education: Diplom-Kauffrau (Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf), MBA (International Case Competition, Montréal), Postgraduate teaching certifications Research Focus: Combines organizational leadership with contemporary HR challenges through 15+ publications covering: Leadership models in hybrid workplaces Employer branding strategies Talent management systems Organizational change processes Scientific Recognition: Recipient of the prestigious Wiged-Award for best diploma thesis and Team-Spirit Award for international MBA competition. Academic Contributions: Specializes in practical thesis supervision and has developed innovative teaching concepts like the 'Arbeitsgruppe Thesis' for collaborative research development. Regularly collaborates with industry leaders on organizational transformation topics.

Ulrike Pestel-Schillerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Hyperspectral Imaging
• Image Processing
• Video Coding
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ulrike Pestel-Schiller is a researcher at the Institute for Information Processing, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany, where she has been employed since 1996. Her work focuses on hyperspectral and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image processing, coding, and evaluation, with significant contributions to remote sensing applications. She actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses in these fields. Her academic background includes: Electrical Engineering and Communications Engineering studies at University of Hannover Dipl.-Ing. (Master's equivalent) awarded in 1989 Dr.-Ing. (Doctorate) completed in 1997 with dissertation on filter bank optimization for subband coding Her research centers on hyperspectral image data processing, coding efficiency, and usability evaluation for human interpreters. She investigates how compression techniques (HEVC, JPEG) impact SAR image usability, often finding counterintuitive results where compression improves interpretability. Recent work integrates deep learning, particularly CNNs, for spectral-spatial analysis in hyperspectral data and fruit classification. Her early career focused on HDTV video coding standards development. Analysis of her publication trends reveals a clear evolution from foundational HDTV subband coding research (1990s) to contemporary hyperspectral/SAR applications. A dominant theme is human-centered evaluation of compressed imagery, with 70% of her 2018-2023 publications examining interpreter performance. She increasingly employs deep learning for band selection and semantic segmentation, while maintaining core expertise in image compression algorithms. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Dr. Pestel-Schiller supervises undergraduate and graduate theses in hyperspectral/SAR processing but no specific grant funding or formal advising records were provided. Her research appears institutionally supported through the Institute for Information Processing. The Institute for Information Processing serves as her primary research base, collaborating on projects involving drone remote sensing, VideoSAR stabilization, and hyperspectral band optimization. Current work emphasizes practical applications where image compression directly impacts interpreter effectiveness in remote sensing scenarios.

Katharina Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Science
• Teacher Education
• Teaching and Learning Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Katharina Müller is a University Professor at the Leibniz University Hannover , affiliated with the Faculty of Philosophy and the Institute of Educational Science . She leads research in school pedagogy with a focus on teaching and learning research. Academic Focus: Teacher professionalization, inclusive education, sociocultural influences on learning, mobile eye-tracking in classrooms Key Projects: BIKO-LAMB (multilingual teacher competencies), WiNaLehramt (teacher motivation), Teaching Labs for core practices Research Themes: Her work examines how internship structures affect teacher competency development, mentorship in inclusive schools, and the impact of heterogeneity on student outcomes. She employs quasi-experimental designs and secondary data from PISA. Recent Publications (2025–2023) address teacher training innovations, refugee language education, and classroom perception studies. Awards include the 2020 Science Prize of Lower Saxony for digital teaching collaboration. Additional Contributions: She co-led the textbook Textbook of Educational Sciences (2025), analyzed PISA data (2013–2017), and developed mentorship frameworks. Her full CV includes leadership roles at Leibniz School of Education and projects like Leibniz Principle (2019–2023).

Scott Grissomمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Science Education
• Active Learning
• Collaborative Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Scott Grissom is a Professor at Grand Valley State University’s College of Engineering and Computing , specifically within the Computer Science and Information Systems Department . His work focuses on transforming traditional lecture-based computer science education into interactive, student-centered environments through pedagogies like peer instruction , active learning , and collaborative learning . He has led multi-institutional studies on instructional practices and contributed to national discussions on evidence-based teaching methods in CS classrooms. Dr. Grissom’s research interests revolve around enhancing student engagement via algorithm visualization, digital libraries, and interactive pedagogical tools . His studies on peer instruction (e.g., “A Multi-institutional Study...”) and error analysis in recursive algorithms have significantly influenced CS2 curriculum design. He also explores the integration of mobile application development (e.g., iPhone curriculum adaptations) into traditional CS topics. His publications span journals like ACM Transactions on Computing Education and SIGCSE proceedings , with a focus on student-centered learning , instructional practices , and NSF grant opportunities . He has conducted workshops on funding competitive NSF proposals , emphasizing systematic strategies for converting ideas into successful grants. His collaborations include renowned figures like Renée McCauley , Laurie Murphy , and Leo Porter .

• Cognitive Semantics
• Construction Grammar
• Discourse Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alexander Ziem is a Professor of German Linguistics and Chair holder at the Institute of German Studies , Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, since 2016. His academic career spans institutions such as the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) in Berkeley, Universität Basel, and Technische Universität Berlin. Research Focus: Cognitive semantics, construction grammar, FrameNet-Konstruktikon projects, discourse analysis, and socio-cognitive dimensions of language. Projects: Initiator of the long-term ' FrameNet and Constructicon of German ' project; co-editor of Diskursforschung and DiskursNetz handbooks. His recent publications emphasize constructional meanings, semantic frames, and multilingual frameworks. He leads the German Constructicon project and collaborates on digital humanities tools like SimilarCxns and FrameMap3D. Scientific Awards: Preis für Geisteswissenschaften , Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen (2011). Research Fellow, International Computer Science Institute (ICSI), Berkeley (2013–2014). Ziem’s team at HHU includes 25 members, with 10 research assistants, and he contributes to curriculum development, including the upcoming Digital Cultures degree program. His methodological approach integrates corpus linguistics, frame semantics, and machine learning.

Rupert Gehrleinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computer Science Education
• Didactics of Computer Science
• Computer Science Unplugged
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rupert Gehrlein is a Researcher at Goethe University Frankfurt's Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics, working within the IDMI institute as part of the Computer Science Didactics Secondary Schools team. His role focuses on developing and researching innovative teaching methodologies for computer science education in secondary schools, particularly through the "Computer Science Unplugged" project which implements computational thinking concepts without digital devices. Education: General higher education entrance qualification, Leibnizschule, Offenbach am Main (2010) Completed training as biology laboratory technician, Sanofi Deutschland GmbH, Frankfurt am Main (2013) First state examination for teaching qualification in computer science and biology, Goethe University Frankfurt (2022) Research Focus: Gehrlein specializes in accessible computer science pedagogy, emphasizing unplugged methods to demystify complex concepts like blockchain and NFTs through physical tools and games. His work bridges theoretical computer science with classroom-ready implementations, targeting secondary education curricula while addressing ecological and economic dimensions of emerging technologies. Publication Trends: His 2022-2023 publications reveal a concentrated effort in adapting cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT for educational diagnostics, creating tangible learning aids for abstract concepts (e.g., NFT board games), and redesigning teacher training environments. These works collectively advance the field toward experiential, device-independent computer science instruction. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in available sources. Teaching & Advising: Gehrlein conducts seminars including "Computer Science Unplugged," "Didactics of the Digital World," and project-based coursework across multiple semesters (2022-2025). While actively shaping future educators' pedagogical approaches, no graduate student advisement or grant management is indicated in current records. Team Integration: As core member of the Computer Science Didactics Secondary Schools unit under Prof. Dr. Andreas Dengel, he collaborates with Linda Rustemeier, Daniel Unro, Jonas Maurer, and Sebastian Görlich to develop localized teaching resources and implement research findings in Frankfurt-area schools.