Oktay Yilmazoglu is a researcher in the Department of High Frequency Electronics at Technische Universität Darmstadt. His work focuses on nanoelectronics, terahertz technology, and semiconductor devices, with a strong emphasis on high-frequency electronics and quantum structures. Research interests include the development of advanced photodetectors, Gunn diodes, and carbon nanotube-based architectures. His contributions span the design of nanowire Schottky contacts, quantum cascade lasers, and novel sensor technologies for applications in non-destructive testing, infrared detection, and photonic systems. Key achievements include pioneering work on ZnSe-based ultraviolet photodetectors, room-temperature terahertz quantum cascade lasers, and high-performance THz Gunn diodes. His research also explores graphene and nanowire integration for reliable terahertz generation and detection modules. Yilmazoglu has delivered keynote speeches on miniaturized vacuum tubes for millimeter/terahertz waves and contributed to projects like GBi1S on carbon-based nanoelectronic sensors. His work bridges fundamental semiconductor physics and applied nanotechnology for next-generation electronic and photonic systems.
Suchan Kinoshita is a Professor of Painting at the University of Münster (Kunstakademie Münster) . Holding the Professorship for Painting, they also serve as Vice-Rector/Deputy Rector. Their work spans interdisciplinary art practices, focusing on installation art, spatial design, and the intersection of architecture and visual arts. Studied Rhythmik and Neues Musiktheater at Musikhochschule Köln (1981-1985) Participated in the Jan van Eyck Akademie's postgraduate program (1988-1990) Acted as advising researcher at Jan van Eyck Akademie (1997-2002) Kinoshita's research explores interdisciplinary art practices , particularly installation art and spatial design . Their recent exhibitions (2012-2022) demonstrate a focus on transforming environments through art, including works like Architektonische Psychodramen and Operating Theatre . These projects often blend architecture , sculpture , and psychogeography . Notable awards include the Prix de Rome (1993) and PS1 Stipendium (1994) . Their students include emerging artists like Juri Lechthoff , Leila Orth , and Daniel Tripp .
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Meltebrink is a faculty member at the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science , Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on intelligent sensor systems , autonomous agricultural machinery , and safe environmental perception for outdoor robotics. Key research areas include: Validation methodologies for sensor systems in variable conditions Humanoid test bodies for autonomous vehicle safety Reproducible simulation of agricultural interference factors Embedded systems for field robots Optoelectronic sensor technology Recent publications address sensor validation for autonomous machines, with emphasis on detection reliability and environmental perception . His work integrates CCD/CMOS imaging , spectral analysis , and sensor fusion for agricultural applications. As head of the Laboratory for Intelligent Sensor Systems (located in buildings SO and SP, Sedanstraße 26, Osnabrück), he leads projects like "Amaizeing" field robot and high-speed sensor chip development . Collaborative efforts extend to industry partners (e.g., SICK AG) and institutions like Technische Universität Berlin. Teaching responsibilities include Physics I/II and Sensor Systems for engineering students. His laboratory delivers hands-on research opportunities in imaging technology , autonomous systems , and embedded sensor solutions .
Prof. Dr. Heinz-Josef Eikerling is a full professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science, Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, specializing in distributed systems, cloud computing, and mobile applications. His research bridges machine learning and interactive sensor systems with practical education methods. Teaching: Offers courses on distributed systems, algorithms, operating systems, and mobile application development at both bachelor's and master's levels. Research Trends: Focuses on scalable sensor networks, contactless gait analysis, and gaming technology applications in education, with recent work on kinematic estimation and rehabilitation monitoring . Scientific Collaborations: Has co-authored publications with Michael Uelschen, Jaap Buurke, and others, presented at conferences like ICAMPAM , EMBEC , and HEALTHINF . Projects: Led initiatives such as KI Nordwest for industrial posture analysis and Listroots for root damage detection via sensor data. Contact: h.eikerling@hs-osnabrueck.de
Alice Hierholz is a Doctoral Researcher at the Institute for System Dynamics and affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC at the University of Stuttgart. She holds a Master's degree in Engineering Cybernetics from the same institution. Education: Bachelor's in Engineering Cybernetics (University of Stuttgart, 2016-2020) Master's in Engineering Cybernetics (University of Stuttgart, 2020-2022) Her research focuses on AI-supported trajectory generation for mobile manipulators, particularly in optimizing control systems for redundancy resolution and cooperative operation. She contributes to projects like RP 26 within the IntCDC cluster. Recent publications highlight her work on quadratic programming methods for redundant systems and time-optimal trajectory generation in heterogeneous robotic groups. She also engages in teaching activities related to distributed parameter systems and engineering cybernetics.
Shermin Sherkat is a doctoral researcher and research associate at the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) within the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC at the University of Stuttgart. Holding a Master of Science in Digital Technology in Architecture from the University of Tehran, her work focuses on integrating computational design with artificial intelligence applications in construction and fabrication. Her research explores classical Automated Task Planning (ATP) techniques using Planning Domain Definition Language (PDDL) to optimize robotic assembly processes. Current projects involve modeling fabrication domains for pick-and-place operations with multiple end-effectors, addressing challenges in 3D geometry representation and multi-object stacking limitations within classical planning frameworks. Recent publications examine the application of symbolic AI in construction automation, including systematic reviews of ATP methods and case studies on the BUGA Wood Pavilion's cassette fabrication. She contributes to advancing AI-driven task planning while identifying constraints in numerical tracking and geometric grouping within deterministic environments.
Christopher Kay is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Saarland University, within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology. He holds the Professorship for Physical Chemistry and Didactics of Chemistry and leads an active research group focusing on advanced spectroscopic techniques and materials for quantum and spintronic applications. His research centers on electron spin resonance spectroscopy , particularly in characterizing transient photoexcited states. Key areas include the development of dielectric resonators , exploration of resonator quantum electrodynamics at room temperature , and the characterization of thin films for organic spintronics . These efforts bridge fundamental physical chemistry with emerging technologies in quantum devices and spin-based electronics. The research outputs suggest a strong focus on experimental physical chemistry, quantum materials, and spectroscopy. Themes across potential publications would likely include quantum phenomena in organic materials, resonator design, and advanced characterization methods in condensed matter systems. Scientific Awards: Christopher Kay advises research within his group and oversees a laboratory focused on cutting-edge physical chemistry instrumentation. While specific grants and advisees are not listed, his position as a full professor and head of a working group indicates active supervision and research funding. He also contributes to chemistry education, reflecting his dual focus on research and didactics. Laboratory & Research Group: The Kay group operates within Saarland University, conducting experimental work in physical chemistry with emphasis on spectroscopy and quantum materials.
Prof. Dr. Boris Koldehofe is a Full Professor of Distributed and Operating Systems at the Technical University of Ilmenau, Germany since 2023. Previously, he held Full Professor of Computer Networks at the University of Groningen (2020–2023) and served as a Senior Researcher/Lecturer at Technical University of Darmstadt (2014–2020). He is also an Adjunct Professor at TU Darmstadt since 2020. Research Focus: Distributed Systems, Software-defined Networking, Complex Event Processing (CEP), Fog Computing, Privacy Engineering Education: Habilitation in Communications and Distributed Systems (2019), PhD in Computer Science (2005) Research Trends : His 2024–2023 publications emphasize analog/memristor-based network computing , privacy-preserving CEP , and time-sensitive networking . Key themes include programmable data planes , AI-driven infrastructure , and energy-efficient systems . Recent work explores federated learning in vehicular networks and privacy engineering for IoT analytics . Projects & Leadership : He leads the DFG CRC 1053 MAKI (2014–2024) and the Parrot: Privacy Engineering for IoT project (2021–). He serves as principal investigator for dynamic Industry 4.0 communication networks and has managed collaborations with institutions like EPFL, University of Stuttgart, and University of Heidelberg.
Graziano Blasilli is an Assistant Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering within the School of Engineering. With a prolific publication record spanning from 2018 to 2025, he has established himself as a significant contributor to the fields of visual analytics, information visualization, and cybersecurity. His research primarily focuses on applying visualization techniques to complex domains including cybersecurity, healthcare, and business process management. Blasilli's research interests center around visual analytics for cybersecurity, with numerous publications on network security visualization, vulnerability analysis, and cyber situational awareness. He has also made significant contributions to healthcare informatics through visual analytics for network medicine and digital twins. His technical expertise extends to developing visualization frameworks for machine learning interpretability, clustering quality assessment, and process mining. His work consistently bridges theoretical visualization concepts with practical applications in critical domains. His recent publications demonstrate an expanding research trajectory into healthcare digital twins, explainable AI for deep learning, and visual perception-based analysis of clustering algorithms. Blasilli frequently collaborates with researchers including Marco Angelini, Simone Lenti, and Giuseppe Santucci, forming a productive research group at Sapienza University of Rome. His work appears in top-tier visualization venues including IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, VizSec, EuroVis, and AVI. Blasilli's research has practical implications across multiple sectors, particularly in cybersecurity operations where his visualization techniques help security analysts detect threats and understand complex network behaviors. His work on healthcare applications shows promise for improving clinical decision support systems through better data visualization.
Prof. Dr. Paula Herber is a full Professor at the Institute of Computer Science, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Münster, Germany. She is actively engaged in research on formal methods, cyber-physical systems, and embedded systems verification. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications in safety-critical domains such as autonomous systems and real-time operating systems. Her research interests lie at the intersection of formal verification and system design, particularly focusing on deductive verification , automated reasoning , model transformation (e.g., SystemC to Timed Automata), and reusable abstractions for complex systems. She investigates how to make formal methods more scalable and applicable in industrial settings, especially for autonomous cyber-physical systems that incorporate learning components. The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in advancing formal verification techniques for embedded and cyber-physical systems, with a strong emphasis on automating proof processes , handling concurrency and timing , and integrating domain-specific knowledge to improve analysis efficiency and precision. Her work frequently appears in top-tier venues such as iFM, SEFM, and VMCAI, often in collaboration with leading researchers in formal methods. Scientific recognition includes contribution to work awarded the Ernst Denert Software Engineering Award 2022 , highlighting impact in bridging foundational research with practical software engineering. Contribution to Ernst Denert Software Engineering Award 2022 (as co-author of awarded work) Prof. Herber leads or contributes to significant research projects such as Safe Integration of Learning In Autonomous cyber-physical Systems and the SystemC to Timed Automata Transformation Engine (STATE) , which aims to provide formal semantics for SystemC through transformation into UPPAAL models. These projects emphasize reusability, correctness, and tool support for verification. While no explicit list of advisees is provided, her role as a professor and project leader implies mentorship of students and junior researchers. She has not mentioned part-time status, indicating a full-time academic commitment. Her laboratory or working group focuses on formal methods and algorithms , particularly in the context of embedded and distributed systems, as reflected in the research projects and publications. The team develops transformation engines and verification frameworks to support rigorous analysis of complex software-intensive systems.
Dr. Edzard Weber is a Researcher at the University of Potsdam's Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Business Information Systems, where he serves as Research Speaker for Decision Management. He completed his doctorate in January 2015 on methodology development for system adaptability and currently leads the junior research group 'Entscheidungsmanagement' while representing the vacant 'Digital Government' professorship. His research spans multiple critical domains in business informatics including Decision Management , Process Modeling , Operations Research , Future Studies , and Digital Government . His work integrates theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly evident in his leadership of the DiReBio project which developed formats for regional bioeconomic transformation through participatory workshops. Weber's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output since 2009, with recent work focusing on scheduling model standardization, circular economy processes in Industry 4.0 contexts, and haptic modeling approaches for digital transformation in bioeconomics. His research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between business informatics, systems engineering, and sustainable development. Key research projects: DiReBio (2017-2021): Discourse on bioeconomic transformation Job Scheduling (2015-2019): Systematic solution space navigation EUKRITIS II (2010-2011): Knowledge management for critical infrastructure protection Eukritis I (2008-2009): Change-capable protection structures IOSE-W2 (2006-2009): Interorganizational software development Weber maintains active collaboration with international institutions including University of California, Davis, Stellenbosch University, Tel Aviv University, University of Pretoria, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, contributing to the global research community while addressing local and regional challenges in digital transformation.
Prof. Dr. Erwin Amann serves as Chair of Microeconomics at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Duisburg-Essen. His office is located at Universitätsstraße 12, 45117 Essen (Space: R12 R06 A39), with consultation hours available by email pre-registration. He holds significant administrative roles including Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Head of the Economics program. His research spans Game Theory , Auction Theory , and Evolutionary Game Theory , with recent extensions into Health Economics (medical kickbacks), Environmental Economics (wastewater standardization), and Education Economics (blended learning incentives). His methodological approaches integrate experimental economics, theoretical modeling, and applied policy analysis. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in strategic decision-making under incomplete information , behavioral responses to economic shocks , and institutional design for public goods provision . Key interdisciplinary connections appear between evolutionary game theory and healthcare markets, while recent work increasingly incorporates field experiments in educational settings. Prof. Amann has authored monographs including Decision Theory - Individual, Strategic, and Collective Decisions (Springer, 2019) and Game Theory For Dummies (Wiley-VCH, 2012). His publications appear in journals such as German Economic Review , Mathematical Social Sciences , and Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization . Administratively, he serves as Capacity Officer for Economics and oversees the Master's degree program in Economics. His teaching portfolio includes Microeconomics, Game Theory, and Information Economics courses. Current research focuses on incentive structures in blended learning environments and evolutionary stability of cooperative behavior in medical markets.
Horst Lichter is a Professor at RWTH Aachen University in the Department of Software Construction , focusing on software engineering, architecture, and process improvement. He actively participates in international conferences like ENASE and APSEC , contributing to workshops on quantitative approaches to software quality (QuASoQ) and continuous software engineering. Email: lichter@swc.rwth-aachen.de Office: Room 4104, Building E1, RWTH Aachen Recent Conference Memberships: PC Member for QuASoQ 2024 , APSEC-ERA 2025 , IWCT 2025 His research spans software architecture reconstruction , test automation , enterprise architecture debt , and model-driven engineering . Recent publications address challenges in software modernization, security design patterns for ML systems, and carbon footprint optimization in cloud environments. Key article trends include: 2025 studies on architecture debt prioritization , security pattern recommendation , and ML prototype tooling 2024 work on enterprise architecture debt frameworks , cloud cost optimization , and integration testing 2023-2020 publications on combinatorial testing , architecture evolution , and technical debt analytics Horst Lichter leads the Software Construction Research Group , mentoring students and collaborating on projects like automated test generation, enterprise architecture modeling, and agile process improvement. His team develops tools for metric systems, model libraries, and continuous delivery pipelines.
Dr. Peter Troxler serves as Research Professor in Revolution in Manufacturing at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he investigates the societal impact of digital manufacturing technologies like 3D printing and FabLabs on design processes and industrial ecosystems. His work critically examines how open-source principles and lateral governance models enable novel organizational structures for networked collaboration in manufacturing. His research spans Digital Manufacturing , Open Source Design , and Networked Collaboration , with emphasis on sustainable innovation through peer production systems. He explores how maker communities develop business models that balance economic viability with social equity, particularly in educational contexts like sustainability-oriented Living Labs where hands-on fabrication drives experiential learning. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward equity-focused digital fabrication and responsible self-production economies . His work increasingly integrates socio-technical perspectives, examining how FabLabs function as boundary objects between academic research, community practice, and industrial innovation while addressing challenges in maker education and knowledge sharing. No verifiable information regarding academic advising relationships or research grants is available in the source materials. Professor Troxler maintains deep operational ties to the FabLab at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, which functions as both a research site for longitudinal studies on maker education and a community hub for open-design experimentation. This facility exemplifies his conceptual framework where physical fabrication spaces become catalysts for socio-technical innovation through structured chaos in maker coaching and collaborative knowledge production.
Dr. Sander Hilberink serves as Professor of Ageing with lifelong disabilities at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences since 2019, leading the research group within the Research Centre Innovations in Care. His work bridges academic research and practical healthcare applications through collaborations with organizations including CP Nederland, Basalt Revalidatie, and Rutgers Expertisecentrum Seksualiteit. Graduating with a psychology degree from Radboud University Nijmegen in 2000, he completed his PhD in 2013 with the thesis 'Smoking cessation support for COPD patients in general practice'. His academic journey evolved from initial research on benzodiazepine and nicotine dependence to specialized focus on disability citizenship and aging. Hilberink's research centers on disability citizenship across the lifespan , examining how individuals with lifelong disabilities navigate aging while maintaining participation in society. Key projects investigate cerebral palsy aging trajectories, disability terminology evolution in Dutch media (1950-2020), and support systems for students with relatives experiencing addiction. His methodology emphasizes qualitative longitudinal approaches and scoping reviews to capture lived experiences, particularly evident in recent studies on pandemic impacts and parental disability experiences. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant trends: 1) Evolution of disability terminology in societal discourse, 2) Comorbidity patterns in cerebral palsy aging, and 3) Stress dynamics among students affected by family addiction. These intersect at the core theme of citizenship as equal partnership - a concept he champions through photovoice studies and participatory research designs. Hilberink actively involves Rotterdam University students in his research through the 'disability and diversity' minor program, which focuses on life direction, participation, and experiential knowledge of people with disabilities. His collaborative network spans clinical partners (Rijndam Revalidatie), advocacy groups (Vereniging Gehandicaptenzorg Nederland), and academic institutions (Universiteit voor Humanistiek). The research group operates within the Innovations in Care framework, conducting studies that directly inform vocational education curricula and healthcare practices. Current projects include 'Citizenship and aging with CP' and investigations into genetic condition perspectives on gene editing, demonstrating both continuity in disability citizenship research and expansion into emerging bioethical domains.
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