Evgenia Spyridonos is a Doctoral Researcher and Research Associate at the University of Stuttgart’s Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE), affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC. Her work focuses on biocomposite materials for sustainable architectural applications. Current projects: RP 6-1 Biocomposite Façade Panels, AP9 LeichtPRO Key research areas: Computational design, digital fabrication, active-bending structures, tensegrity systems Teaching involvement: Material Matter Lab seminars, design projects on biocomposites Her research explores the integration of natural fibres (flax, hemp) and bio-based resins into structural systems using pultrusion, 3D printing, and tailored fibre placement. Case studies include large-scale demonstrators like the LightPRO Shell and deployable furniture. Publications highlight mechanical testing, computational optimization, and scalability of biocomposite systems, with recent works in Case Studies in Construction Materials , Designs , and Buildings journal. Current efforts focus on frameworks for industrial production and architectural-scale implementations.
Ivan B. Penkov is an Adjunct Professor of Mathematics at Constructor University Bremen, Germany, with a distinguished career in Lie theory, representation theory, and algebraic geometry. He earned his Master's degree from Moscow State University (1982) and Ph.D. from Steklov Mathematical Institute (1987). His academic journey includes tenured professorships at the University of California at Riverside (1991-2004) and a long-standing professorship at Jacobs University Bremen (2004-2023), followed by his current adjunct role. Education: Master in Mathematics, Moscow State University (1982) Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PhD), Steklov Mathematical Institute (1987) Penkov's research focuses on representations of finite and infinite-dimensional Lie algebras and superalgebras, generalized Harish-Chandra modules, geometry of supermanifolds, and homogeneous ind-spaces. His work bridges pure mathematics with mathematical physics, emphasizing infinite-dimensional structures and their applications. Recent publications highlight advancements in bounded weight modules for Lie superalgebras at infinity, topological tensor representations, and automorphism groups of ind-varieties of generalized flags. These works reflect his deep engagement with categorification, geometric methods, and infinite-dimensional algebraic structures. Scientific awards and grants include multiple NSF and DFG grants, a Volkswagen Foundation grant, and the Batsheva de Rothschild Fellowship (2023). He has coorganized significant conferences and programs, such as the California Lie Theory Program and the German-Israeli workshop on symplectic geometry and representation theory. Penkov's advisees include PhD and MSc students like Aleksandr Fadeev, Elitza Hristova, Siarhei Markouski, and Todor Milev, many of whom have contributed to Lie theory and algebraic geometry. He has also mentored postdocs and collaborated with institutions worldwide, including Yale University, UC Berkeley, and the Max Planck Institute of Mathematics in Bonn.
Arnaud Eteve is a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn, Germany, specializing in geometric representation theory and the Langlands program. He earned his PhD from a university in Paris under Jean-François Dat. Education PhD in Mathematics, University of Paris (Supervisor: Jean-François Dat) Research Focus Dr. Eteve's work centers on the Langlands program through arithmetic and geometric lenses, with deep investigations into Deligne-Lusztig theory for finite and p-adic Lie groups. His research integrates modular representation theory , Hecke categories , and categorification frameworks, particularly examining geometric Satake correspondences, Bezrukavnikov equivalences, and the cohomology of stacks of shtukas . He employs advanced tools from algebraic geometry and category theory to solve representation-theoretic problems. Publication Trends His recent preprints reveal a cohesive program connecting sheaf theory with representation theory. Key themes include monodromic structures in Hecke categories, Koszul duality for Kac-Moody groups, and foundational work on shtuka stacks. Collaborations with Jens Eberhardt and Cong Xue demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches to Langlands correspondence, emphasizing categorical traces and nearby cycles in geometric contexts. Awards and Recognition No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source material. Academic Activities Dr. Eteve currently teaches a specialized course on Deligne-Lusztig theory. No student advising or grant funding details were provided. His research operates within the Max Planck Institute's collaborative mathematical environment, though specific teams or labs weren't specified.
Prof. Dr. Bert Freyberger is Professor of History Didactics at the University of Bamberg, Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies, where he has been teaching since February 2008. His office is located at Am Kranen 12, Room 02.02 in Bamberg, Germany. Prof. Freyberger's academic journey began with secondary education at the Leopoldinum Humanistic-Modern Languages Gymnasium Passau (1976-1985), followed by studies at the Universities of Passau, Erlangen-Nuremberg, and Aix-en-Provence. He earned a double degree including a Master of Arts in Ancient History, Modern and Contemporary History, and Romance Philology, as well as a First State Examination for teaching at grammar schools. He completed his doctorate in Ancient History at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in 1996. Before joining the University of Bamberg, Prof. Freyberger gained extensive practical teaching experience in secondary schools and served as a lecturer at several universities including Erlangen-Nuremberg, Regensburg, and Augsburg. At Bamberg, he has held significant administrative roles including Chairman of the Examination Board for teacher training programs (2008-2023) and Managing Director of the Institute for Historical Studies and European Ethnology (2010-2012). Research Focus Prof. Freyberger's research focuses on several interconnected areas that bridge theoretical and practical history education: Local history and extracurricular historical learning environments Memorial site didactics, particularly examining forms of local and regional remembrance culture Bilingual history lessons and cross-cultural historical education Antiquity and its role in historical learning Curriculum development for history education with emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches His work demonstrates a particular interest in how students engage with challenging historical topics, especially National Socialism and its aftermath, as evidenced by the numerous theses he has supervised on these subjects. Prof. Freyberger also explores innovative teaching methods including the use of comics, oral history, and digital approaches to historical learning. Academic Service Chairman of the Examination Board for modularized teacher training (2008-2023) Managing Chairman of the Bavarian Conference for History Didactics (2013-2016) Chairman of the Abibac Commission of the Bavarian State Ministry (2005-2015) Advisor to curriculum development commissions for the Bavarian State Ministry (2006-2016) Academic advisor for teacher training in history at the University of Bamberg Supervision and Mentorship Prof. Freyberger has supervised over fifty Bachelor's and Master's theses covering diverse topics in history education, with particular emphasis on memorial culture, National Socialism, and innovative teaching methods. He has also supervised doctoral work, including one completed dissertation and three in progress.
Gregorio Baldi is a Research Fellow (Chargé de Recherche) at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), affiliated with the Institut de Mathématiques de Jussieu - Paris Rive gauche. His research centers on Arithmetic Geometry , with expertise in Shimura varieties, variational Hodge theory, and the Zilber-Pink conjecture. He also investigates connections between homogeneous dynamics, Teichmüller dynamics, and geometric Diophantine problems. Baldi has authored significant publications in premier mathematical journals, including: Annals of Mathematics (2023, 2025) Inventiones mathematicae (2024) Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems (2025) His recent work (2023–2025) focuses on Hodge loci distribution, non-arithmetic ball quotients, and o-minimality in Hodge theory, demonstrating consistent contributions to foundational problems in geometry and number theory.
Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Sönmez serves as Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Reutlingen University, leading the Semiconductor Circuit Technology Lab. His research focuses on power electronics innovation through semiconductor circuit design, analog systems, and advanced converter topologies. Contact details include email ertugrul.soenmez@reutlingen-university.de and office location in Building 4, Room 213. His work centers on power conversion systems with emphasis on GaN-based technologies , wireless power transfer , and active damping techniques . Key interests include delta-sigma modulation for multilevel converters, dV/dt filter design for motor drives, and high-frequency operation using wide-bandgap semiconductors. Research addresses critical industry challenges in electric vehicle charging, renewable energy integration, and industrial motor control systems. Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal strong focus on modular converter architectures and stability enhancement techniques. His work bridges theoretical control concepts with practical implementation, frequently appearing in top industry conferences like PCIM Europe. Collaborative projects with colleagues such as Gernot Schullerus demonstrate cross-disciplinary approaches to power electronics challenges. Through the Semiconductor Circuit Technology Lab, Prof. Sönmez provides hands-on research opportunities in semiconductor characterization and circuit synthesis. The lab supports student projects including bachelor's/master's theses and industry-collaborative initiatives like ArduSmartPilot. His consistent publication output indicates active supervision of graduate research in power electronics design and implementation.
Professor Beate Mohr serves as Professor of Artistic Fundamentals at the University of Fine Arts Saarland (HBK Saar), where she has taught since 2009. She co-leads the Studio for Artistic Fundamentals with Ralf Werner, which all undergraduate students complete during their first semester. Previously, she held positions as Visiting Professor of Artistic Publishing (2004-2006) and Artistic Assistant for Artistic Publishing (2001-2004) at the University of Fine Arts Hamburg. Her research centers on the intersection of fine art and visual communication design, with particular focus on conceptual approaches to everyday phenomena, text-image-meaning relationships, and material studies. Through her studio practice, she emphasizes interdisciplinary exploration where students experience, analyze, and vary seeing, perception, and implementation processes. Her methodology explores the dynamic relationship between intention and conception in artistic practice, where thinking changes doing and doing changes thinking in return. Professor Mohr's artistic output manifests in drawings, objects, and publications that investigate visual language, material transformation, and conceptual frameworks. Her recent works include 'Lamp Ladder' (2022), 'AL(L IN) ONE' (2021), and 'Part of all' (2020), alongside numerous limited editions and artist books since 2004. She has presented her work at institutions including Museum Weserburg Bremen, Museum St. Wendel, and Zürich University of the Arts. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in the conviction that there is no qualitative difference in seeing, perceiving, or thinking whether working as a designer or artist—they both draw from the same artistic fundamentals but with radically different intentions. Design deliberately shapes our everyday life, while art reflects the creator's existential conditions without functional constraints. The Studio for Artistic Fundamentals provides space for experiments, discoveries, and surprises where students develop their artistic stance through reflection on material, form, body, color, and media. Professor Mohr has delivered numerous lectures and workshops internationally, including 'Traumstadt' urban planning workshops in Hamburg since 2010, 'materialien' at Zurich University of the Arts (2007), and presentations on photographic artist books at Leipzig Academy of Visual Arts (2010). Her publications include both artistic works and theoretical explorations of student publishing models.
Matthias Kaschube is a Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics at Goethe University Frankfurt and a Senior Fellow at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS). His research group focuses on understanding how the brain forms efficient representations of sensory environments and internal states through dynamic neural processes. He maintains active collaborations with leading neuroscience institutions including the University of Minnesota, Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, and Technion. Dr. Kaschube completed his physics studies at Goethe University Frankfurt and Georg-August-University Göttingen, graduating in 2000 and earning his doctoral degree in physics in 2005. His doctoral work was conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization under Fred Wolf and Theo Geisel. He then held a Bernstein Fellowship before becoming a Theory Fellow at Princeton University's Lewis Sigler Institute from 2006-2011. In 2011, he joined Goethe University as Professor for Computational Neuroscience. His research spans four primary areas: the developmental emergence of cortical representations, flexible representations underlying learning and creativity, cognitive maps and representational spaces, and analysis methods for neural data. His group combines dynamic models of neural circuit function with neural data modeling techniques in close collaboration with experimental groups, creating an interdisciplinary interface between computer science, physics, biology, and AI. Notably, his work has revealed highly structured cortical networks prior to sensory experience that share similar architectural principles across sensory and association cortices. Analysis of his recent publications shows a consistent focus on understanding how endogenous neural activity patterns develop into reliable cortical representations through experience. His work spans multiple scales from molecular and cellular mechanisms to whole-brain functional organization, with particular emphasis on developmental processes in visual and auditory cortices. His methodological contributions include advanced techniques for analyzing chronic imaging data, tracking chromatophores in cuttlefish, and characterizing latent spaces in deep neural networks. Lewis Sigler Theory Fellowship (2006-2011) Bernstein Fellowship (2005) Professor Kaschube actively mentors a large group of PhD students including Lorenzo Butti, Jonas Elpelt, Santiago Galella, Deyue Kong, Maurycy Miekus, Ana Pamela Osuna Vargas, and Sigrid Trägenap. His research has been supported by multiple grants including NIH grants EY011488 and EY026273, Bernstein Focus Neurotechnology grant 01GQ0840, and BMBF project D-USA-Verbund: SpontVision. His group currently pursues three major research directions: the origin of distributed modular activity in neocortex, quantitative growth models for cuttlefish based on physical models, and the role of self-organization in linking endogenous cortical networks to sensory input.
Professor Sergej Rempel is a distinguished faculty member at Technische Hochschule Augsburg, serving as Chairman of the Examination Board for Civil Engineering and Scientific Director of TTZ Aichach. His institutional affiliations include: Technische Hochschule Augsburg - Architecture and Civil Engineering faculty TTZ Aichach - Scientific Director DIN Standards Committee for Building Construction (NABau) German Committee for Structural Concrete (DAfStb) Advisory Board of 'Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Construction' journal Professor Rempel's research focuses on innovative concrete technologies, particularly textile-reinforced concrete (TRC) and carbon concrete. His work spans structural engineering, safety analysis, probabilistic safety concepts, and practical applications of advanced concrete materials. He has made significant contributions to the development of corrosion-free concrete structures through carbon fiber reinforcement, addressing one of the most persistent challenges in civil engineering - steel corrosion in reinforced concrete. His publication record demonstrates consistent advancement in the field, with recent work focusing on safety concepts for textile-reinforced concrete structures, reliability analysis, bending design models, and environmental life cycle assessments of carbon concrete bridges. His research bridges theoretical analysis with practical implementation, as evidenced by his involvement in landmark projects like the carbon concrete bridge in Albstadt-Ebingen. Member of DIN Standards Committee for Building Construction Member of DAfStb Technical Committee Advisory Board member for 'Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Construction' journal Professor Rempel actively supervises research and academic work in civil engineering, with a focus on developing next-generation concrete technologies that improve structural durability, reduce maintenance requirements, and enhance sustainability in construction. His work on economic analyses of textile-reinforced concrete applications demonstrates his commitment to ensuring practical implementation of advanced materials in the construction industry. His laboratory and research group focus on testing and developing textile-reinforced concrete elements, with particular attention to bending load capacity, long-term durability, and practical construction applications. The research has led to numerous industrial collaborations and practical implementations in bridge construction, building facades, and historical restoration projects.
