جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Mathematical Statistics
• Applied Statistics
• Probability Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Holger Dette is a Professor and Chair Holder of Stochastics (specializing in Statistics) at the Faculty of Mathematics, Ruhr University Bochum. He leads the prominent Group Dette within the Institute of Statistics, overseeing a team of researchers, doctoral students, and administrative staff including Birgit Tormöhlen as team assistant. His research group is deeply integrated within the university's mathematical ecosystem, collaborating with other research groups across algebra, analysis, numerics, and topology. Dette's research spans mathematical statistics with strong applications in real-world problems. His primary interests include optimal experimental design, time series analysis, functional data, change point problems, nonparametric regression, biostatistics, special functions, goodness-of-fit tests, and random matrices . His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications, particularly evident in his collaborations with pharmaceutical giants Novartis and Bayer AG in biostatistics, as well as Quasol, a spin-off company from his statistics institute. His recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a research program increasingly focused on high-dimensional and functional data analysis, privacy-preserving statistics, and novel methodological approaches to longstanding statistical problems. Dette's work shows strong interdisciplinary connections, particularly with biomechanics (analyzing joint angles during fatigue phases) and data science (addressing challenges in the era of big data). His research group is actively involved in multiple DFG-funded projects including the newly established 'Small Data' collaborative research center (Sonderforschungsbereich 1597) and the Spatio-temporal Statistics for the Transition of Energy and Transport (Transregio 391). Dette has received significant recognition including the prestigious Humboldt Research Award . His paper 'With Great Power Come Great Side Channels: Statistical Timing Side-Channel Analyses with Bounded Type-1 Errors' achieved second place at the CSAW'24 Applied Research Competition MENA. His research group has also secured multiple significant funding awards from the German Research Foundation (DFG). As an advisor, Dette supervises numerous doctoral and master's students including Pascal Quanz, Marius Kroll, and Carina Graw. His group offers statistical consulting services for scientists and students across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral phases. The group maintains strong industrial partnerships, particularly in biostatistics applications, demonstrating Dette's commitment to translating theoretical statistics into practical solutions for real-world challenges.

Jochen Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Speciation Genomics
• Genome Evolution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jochen Wolf is Chair of the Evolutionary Biology Division at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and a Max Planck Fellow of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence since 2022. His research integrates evolutionary biology, genomics, and ecology to address fundamental questions about speciation, adaptation, and biodiversity across multiple biological systems. Dr. Wolf's research program applies an integrative approach to understand microevolutionary processes and genetic mechanisms underlying species divergence. His work combines large-scale genomic analyses with laboratory and field experiments to characterize genomic divergence across populations and species. Key empirical systems include natural populations of birds (particularly corvids, swallows, and cuckoos), marine mammals (pinnipeds and killer whales), plant communities, and experimental evolution in fission yeast. His research spans multiple scales from immediate microevolutionary processes to broader evolutionary patterns across time. His recent publications reveal a sophisticated integration of genomic, epigenetic, and ecological perspectives. A notable trend shows increasing focus on structural genomic variation, chromosomal rearrangements, and epigenetic mechanisms as drivers of evolutionary processes. His work demonstrates how these molecular mechanisms interact with ecological factors to shape patterns of biodiversity and adaptation. Dr. Wolf's research has gained significant recognition through publications in top-tier journals including Nature, Science, and Nature Ecology & Evolution. His groundbreaking studies on crow hybrid zones, killer whale ecotypes, and experimental evolution of speciation have been featured in prominent media outlets such as The New Yorker, The Guardian, Scientific American, and Der Spiegel, demonstrating the broad impact of his work. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Wolf actively mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of evolutionary biologists. His lab maintains strong international collaborations, particularly through affiliations with SciLifeLab in Uppsala. Research in his group is supported by multiple funding sources including German Research Foundation grants and European Union programs, enabling both fundamental research and applications to conservation biology. The Wolf lab operates within LMU's Division of Evolutionary Biology, which provides access to state-of-the-art facilities including the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre. The lab maintains strong connections with the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence and SciLifeLab in Uppsala, creating a rich collaborative environment for interdisciplinary research in evolutionary genomics. This network enables comprehensive studies spanning from molecular mechanisms to ecological and evolutionary consequences across diverse biological systems.

• Strategy
• Organizational Design
• Corporate Governance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ansgar Richter is a Professor of Corporate Strategy, Organisation and Governance at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, where he currently serves as Dean of Faculty. His academic career spans multiple institutions including EBS Business School, University of Liverpool Management School, Surrey Business School, and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Richter has held visiting scholar appointments at UC Berkeley, Stanford University, and INSEAD. Education: PhD in Management from London School of Economics (LSE); MSc in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from LSE; BA in Philosophy and Economics from Frankfurt and Bochum Universities. Research Focus: Intersections of strategy, organization, and governance, with emphasis on dynamic capabilities, organizational design, incentives, ownership structures, and justice mechanisms. His scholarly work appears in top-tier journals like Strategic Management Journal , Journal of Management , and Leadership Quarterly . Richter's research spans corporate governance, professional service firms, and longitudinal analyses of diversification and performance. He has contributed to executive education programs across automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, and professional services sectors. Scientific Awards & Service: Five papers in Academy of Management Best Paper Proceedings Editorial Board Member: Journal of Management , Long-Range Planning Former Chair: Management Consulting Division of Academy of Management AACSB/EPSO Peer Reviewer and Mentor Richter combines academic leadership with practical experience from over three years as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. His work bridges empirical analysis of corporate strategy with normative questions of organizational justice and ethical governance.

• Educational Psychology
• Learning from Errors
• Instructional Strategies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susanne Narciss is a Professor at the Psychology of Learning and Instruction department of Technische Universität Dresden, leading the Center of Tactile Internet with Human in the Loop (CeTI). Her research focuses on error processing in educational contexts, with 15 recent publications analyzing error climates, feedback strategies, and motivational frameworks. Key Research Areas : Learning from errors/failure, instructional feedback design, affective-motivational responses, error-related metacognition. Methodological Scope : Combines longitudinal studies, experimental designs, and qualitative analyses across K-12, university, and informal learning settings (museums, home contexts). Her work emphasizes context-specific interventions for educators, parents, and students, including error-competency training programs and metacognitive scaffolding tools. Current projects examine vibrotactile feedback systems for motor learning and cultural responsiveness in psychology education. Collaborative Networks : Works with international teams on the International Competences for Undergraduate Psychology model and cyber-physical system pedagogy. Recent Trends : 2025 articles focus on collaborative error processing, scenario-based human-machine interaction, and generative learning tasks in digital environments.

Katja Scharenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inclusive Education
• Educational Psychology
• Teacher Training
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Katja Scharenberg is a faculty member at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) , affiliated with the Faculty of Psychology and Education. Her research focuses on inclusive education, heterogeneity in classrooms, teacher training, science education, and sustainability education. She leads and collaborates on multiple projects funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program. Her work examines how heterogeneous learning environments impact student outcomes, particularly in science and sustainability education. She investigates teacher diagnostic competence in inclusive settings and develops digital learning environments to support accessible experimentation. Current projects include evidence-based modular continuing education programs for teachers and studies on ethnic school segregation’s effects on educational attainment in Germany and Switzerland. Key publications include empirical analyses of sustainability competencies in schools, inclusive pedagogy in primary and vocational education, and classroom dynamics affecting students with special educational needs. She serves on editorial boards and collaborates with networks like the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Erziehungswissenschaft (DGfE) . Her research is supported by grants from the BMBF and EU Horizon 2020 . She supervises students in inclusive education and teacher training, and her work integrates research-based learning with practical school reforms in the Freiburg region.

Elena Linkمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Communication
• Science Communication
• Information Seeking Behaviors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elena Link is a Junior Professor for Science Communication at the Institute of Journalism at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz since 2023. Her research focuses on health communication, particularly examining information seeking behaviors, information avoidance, and the impact of digital technologies on health communication processes. She has established herself as a leading researcher in understanding how individuals navigate health information in digital environments, with particular attention to trust dynamics and the emerging role of AI tools in health information contexts. Dr. Link's research interests span several key areas in health and science communication: Health information seeking and avoidance behaviors Digital health communication and AI applications Patient-provider communication dynamics Trust in health information sources Gender differences in health information behaviors Science communication regarding medical innovations Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on contemporary issues in health communication, particularly the emergence of AI tools in health information seeking, longitudinal analyses of information behaviors during health crises, and nuanced examinations of how physical and mental health conditions influence information practices. Her work often employs mixed-methods approaches, combining survey research with behavioral data analysis to provide comprehensive insights into health information behaviors across different population segments. Dr. Link has received numerous prestigious awards for her research, including: Best Paper Award from the DGPuK Health Communication Section (2024) Sibylle Kalkhof-Rose University Prize 2024 for humanities/social sciences Best Paper Award from the ICA Health Communication Division (2023) Acceptance into the Female Science Talents Program of the Falling Walls Foundation (2022) German Study Prize of the Körber Foundation in the Humanities section (2019) As an active contributor to the academic community, Dr. Link serves as Associate Editor of the European Journal of Health Communication and Co-Chair of the Health Communication Section of ECREA. Her research has significant implications for improving health communication practices, addressing health inequalities, and shaping the digital transformation of health information provision. She is particularly interested in empowering patients through effective communication strategies and combating information disparities in healthcare contexts.

• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Geochemical Evolution of Oceans and Atmosphere
• Gas Hydrates
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Klaus Wallmann is a Professor and Head of the Research Unit Marine Geosystems at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and the Christian-Albrechts-University (CAU) Kiel. His research focuses on marine biogeochemistry, particularly gas hydrates, fluid flow, nutrient cycling, and the geochemical evolution of oceans and atmosphere. He leads major research initiatives including the Cluster of Excellence 'The Future Ocean' and coordinates EU projects such as MIGRATE and GEOSTOR. Dipl. Chemistry, Philipps University of Marburg (1986) Dr. Ing., TU Hamburg-Harburg (1990) PD Dr. habil (Geosciences), CAU Kiel (1999) His research interests center on marine biogeochemical processes, including the microbial degradation of organic matter, gas hydrate formation, nutrient recycling, isotopic trends in marine carbonates, and numerical modeling of ocean-atmosphere evolution. He investigates cold seeps, mud volcanoes, and subduction zones to understand volatile cycling and seafloor dynamics. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on carbon cycling and climate mitigation, particularly through sub-seabed CO₂ storage, seafloor alkalinity enhancement, and the impact of anthropogenic activities on marine carbon storage. His work combines field observations, experimental data, and advanced numerical models to explore long-term geochemical trends and modern environmental challenges. Scholarship from the Evangelical Study Foundation, Haus Villigst (1982–1986) Wallmann has supervised numerous students and collaborators, contributing to major discoveries in marine methane dynamics, gas hydrate systems, and ocean deoxygenation. His research is supported by extensive fieldwork, ocean expeditions, and leadership in collaborative programs such as SFB 574 and SFB 754. He has played a central role in assessing the environmental impacts of CO₂ storage and natural gas hydrate exploitation. He leads research in marine geosystems at GEOMAR, focusing on biogeochemical feedbacks, fluid-sediment interactions, and climate-relevant gas cycling. His team integrates geochemical data, isotopic analyses, and modeling to study processes from molecular to global scales.

Sonal Khanolkarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paleoceanography
• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Climate Reconstruction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sonal Khanolkar is a researcher at GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel, Germany, specializing in paleoceanography and marine biogeochemistry. Her work focuses on reconstructing past climate conditions using geochemical proxies and microfossil analysis from ocean sediment cores. Her research interests encompass: Paleoceanography Marine Biogeochemistry Climate Reconstruction Foraminifera Geochemistry Paleoclimatology Dr. Khanolkar employs advanced techniques including stable isotope analysis (carbon, oxygen, boron), trace element geochemistry, and biomarker studies to investigate climate dynamics during the Paleogene period. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on using foraminiferal proxies to reconstruct atmospheric CO 2 , sea surface temperatures, and ocean chemistry across critical climate transitions such as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum and Middle Eocene Climatic Optimum. Her research spans multiple ocean basins, with significant contributions to International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition 378 in the South Pacific, where she analyzed sediment cores to understand Paleogene climate-ocean interactions. She actively develops and refines paleoproxy methodologies, including high-precision femtosecond laser ablation ICP-MS for trace element analysis in foraminifera and boron isotope applications for pH reconstruction. Her work integrates field data from ocean drilling expeditions with laboratory analyses to address fundamental questions about Earth's climate system evolution. Contact: skhanolkar@geomar.de

Paula Wellmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International tax law
• Corporate tax law
• Corporate taxation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Paula Wellmann is Professor of Taxation and Auditing and Head of the RSW – Tax and Auditing program at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Villingen-Schwenningen, Faculty of Business. She also serves as Deputy Equal Opportunities Officer for the faculty. Education: 2003–2007: Business Administration, European University Viadrina 1999–2005: International Relations, Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań 2011: Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.), European University Viadrina – Dissertation: "The structure of direct investments by German investors in Poland" 2013: Certified Tax Advisor (Steuerberaterin) Research & Teaching Focus Prof. Wellmann’s expertise lies at the intersection of international and corporate taxation . Her work systematically analyses cross-border tax structures, the tax treatment of hybrid entities, permanent establishments, and corporate transformation transactions. She teaches courses on corporate income tax, trade tax, individual income tax, tax accounting, financial accounting, and balance-sheet analysis. Publication Profile Over the past decade she has published extensively on cross-border fiscal issues , with a clear trajectory from early work on German-Polish structures to recent high-impact analyses of final losses from EU permanent establishments after key ECJ judgments (Bevola, Memira, Holmen). Her collaborative output addresses both domestic German and comparative international tax dimensions, often combining empirical data with normative policy recommendations. Professional Roles & Grants Since 2020 she has led the RSW program at DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen, shaping curriculum and research agendas. Between 2008 and 2013 she was a research assistant at the Chair of Business Administration, especially Business Taxation and Auditing, at the European University Viadrina. She then practiced corporate tax law with leading German firms Ebner Stolz Mönning Bachem (Cologne) and Flick Glocke Schaumburg (Bonn) before returning to academia. Laboratory & Research Teams While no specific laboratory is named, Prof. Wellmann conducts her research within the academic environment of the DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen Faculty of Business, collaborating with colleagues across Germany and Poland on joint publications and policy-oriented projects.

Eckart Woertzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary History of Iraq
• Political Economy of the Middle East
• Energy and Food Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Eckart Woertz is Director of the GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies and Professor of Contemporary History and Politics of the Middle East at the University of Hamburg. He holds leadership roles at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), a Leibniz Institute, and serves on editorial boards of journals like the Middle East Journal and Food Security . His research focuses on Iraq’s contemporary history, Middle East political economy, energy security, and Euro-Mediterranean relations. Woertz has held senior positions at institutions such as CIDOB in Barcelona and Princeton University, and advised on Gulf economic studies. His academic work addresses pressing regional issues like economic diversification in the Gulf, post-invasion Iraq analysis, and climate change impacts. Education: Political Science, Islamic Studies, and Economics from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (1990–1995) with DAAD and DFG scholarships. Doctorate in 1999. Professional experience includes banking (2000–2006) and roles at the Gulf Research Center in Dubai (2006–2010). Research interests span geopolitical shifts, food security, and energy transitions. Key projects include the WONAGO initiative on global South narratives and the SAGE program on sustainable resource management. Media contributions include analyses on the Gaza conflict and Iran’s nuclear program. Teaching includes courses at Princeton and Hamburg Universities on Middle Eastern history and politics.

Benjamin Mollمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Macroeconomics
• Income Distribution
• Wealth Inequality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Moll is the Sir John Hicks Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), and an ECONtribute Research Fellow since 2020. His work focuses on how inequality impacts the macroeconomy and macroeconomic policy. Dr. Moll received his PhD from the University of Chicago in 2010 after studying in London. His academic journey has included positions at Princeton University before joining LSE. Moll specializes in macroeconomics with distribution , particularly studying how the enormous heterogeneity observed at the micro level—especially large disparities in income and wealth—impact the macro economy and macroeconomic policy. His research employs heterogeneous-agent models to analyze monetary and fiscal policy transmission mechanisms. He has made significant contributions to the development of numerical methods for solving complex macroeconomic models with multiple endogenous state variables. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the distributional effects of macroeconomic policies and energy economics , particularly examining the macroeconomic and distributional consequences of energy import disruptions. His work bridges theoretical macroeconomic modeling with practical policy analysis, especially regarding the German and European economies. Among his professional honors and affiliations: Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) ECONtribute Research Fellow since 2020 Co-editor, American Economic Review Professor Moll actively contributes to policy discussions, particularly regarding European economic policy and responses to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He has collaborated with economists across Europe on analyses of energy policy and macroeconomic stabilization. His work on numerical methods for heterogeneous-agent models has created valuable resources for the macroeconomics community, with code implementations available on his website. Moll maintains an active research group focused on macroeconomics with distributional considerations, collaborating with economists at LSE and internationally. His research program continues to expand the understanding of how micro-level heterogeneity shapes macroeconomic outcomes and policy effectiveness.

• Urban Sociology
• Urban Governance
• Gentrification
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Matthias Bernt is Deputy Director and head of the research focus 'Politics and Planning' at the Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space (IRS), and an adjunct lecturer at the Institute for Social Sciences, Humboldt University of Berlin. He has held academic and research positions since the early 2000s and has led numerous national and international research projects on urban development, housing, and governance. Studied political science at Freie Universität Berlin Doctorate (2001) on Berlin’s urban renewal policy Habilitation (2021) on gentrification and public policies Research associate at Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (2001–2008) Research associate at IRS since 2008 Held teaching positions since 1998 Visiting positions at Columbia University, UCL, European University of St. Petersburg Matthias Bernt's research centers on urban governance, particularly in the context of post-socialist transformation. His work critically examines gentrification, housing financialization, shrinking cities, and migration in urban planning. He has a strong focus on East German large housing estates, exploring their transformation under marketization, state restructuring, and immigration. His concept of the 'commodification gap' offers an institutionalist critique of traditional gentrification theories. His recent work highlights segregation dynamics, the role of institutional investors, and the governance challenges in peripheral urban areas. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on urban inequality, governance, and post-socialist urban development. Key themes include gentrification in Berlin, London, and St. Petersburg; financialization of housing; migration and integration in shrinking cities; and comparative analyses of large housing estates. His work increasingly engages with policy implications, as seen in studies on rent control, housing socialization, and urban regeneration. Feodor Lynen Stipendium für erfahrene WissenschaftlerInnen Book Review Editor, International Journal of Urban and Regional Research (2014–2021) Board Member, Research Committee 21 (Urban and Regional Development), International Sociological Association Deputy Speaker, Urban and Regional Sociology Section, German Sociological Association Member, Berlin Tenants’ Association, Fachbeirat Wohnraumversorgung Berlin, and other policy-relevant bodies Matthias Bernt has advised or collaborated on multiple research projects, including StadtumMig, HoPoFin, and Estates After Transition. He has not received major external grants listed in the text, but leads significant publicly funded research. He is actively involved in academic discourse through editorial roles and professional associations. His work bridges academic research and urban policy, particularly in Berlin and East Germany. He is involved in several research teams and projects at IRS, including lead and bridge projects on 'Conflicts in Planning' and 'Disruption and Spatial Development.' He coordinates interdisciplinary teams focusing on governance, migration, and housing. His work is highly collaborative, involving researchers from Germany, the UK, Poland, Russia, and beyond.

Hilary Martinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Medical Genomics
• Population Genetics
• Genetic Architecture of Diseases
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hilary Martin is a Group Leader in Human Genetics at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and a College Research Associate at St John's College, Cambridge. Her research focuses on medical and population genomics, analyzing high-throughput sequence and genotype data from large cohorts to address various medical and population genetic questions. She leads the Martin Group which studies the genetic architecture of rare and common disorders in diverse populations, with particular emphasis on populations with high levels of parental relatedness. BSc (Human Genetics) from the University of Queensland, Australia PhD from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics in Oxford Postdoctoral research at Sanger Institute with Jeff Barrett Group Leader at Sanger Institute since September 2018 Dr. Martin's research program spans several key areas in human genetics. Her group analyzes large-scale genetic and electronic health record data to explore fine-scale population structure, its impact on disease risk, and the genetic architecture of both rare and complex diseases. A particular focus is on populations with high levels of parental relatedness (consanguinity), where her team investigates how autozygosity affects disease risk across the phenotypic spectrum. Her work on developmental disorders examines the role of rare recessive variants and polygenic risk, while her research with South Asian populations explores the genetic basis of cardiometabolic diseases. Analyzing her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward multi-ancestry studies, particularly focusing on British Pakistani and Bangladeshi populations through the Genes & Health project. Her research increasingly integrates rare variant analysis with polygenic risk scores to understand the full genetic architecture of complex traits. There's also a growing emphasis on understanding how population structure, consanguinity, and founder effects influence disease risk across diverse populations. Her work bridges fundamental population genetics with clinical applications, particularly in neurodevelopmental disorders and cardiometabolic diseases. Extensive publication record in top journals including Nature, Cell, and Nature Genetics Leadership in major collaborative projects like Deciphering Developmental Disorders (DDD) Key contributions to understanding the role of consanguinity in disease architecture Development of methods for analyzing recessive variants in diverse populations Dr. Martin leads a dynamic research group comprising PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and staff scientists. Her group works closely with multiple large-scale studies including the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), Millennium Cohort Study, Born in Bradford, Deciphering Developmental Disorders study, Genomics England, and Genes & Health. She maintains strong collaborations with clinical and research teams across the UK and internationally, particularly with groups studying South Asian populations. Her research has secured significant funding through institutional support and collaborative grants that enable large-scale genomic analyses. The Martin Group operates within the Human Genetics Programme at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, maintaining close ties with the Hurles Group and other related teams. They collaborate extensively with the East London Genes and Health project, which is one of the world's largest community-based genetics studies focusing on people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage. The group maintains strict data security and confidentiality procedures while working closely with the communities they study through community engagement and dissemination of scientific findings.

• Digital Transformation
• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ralf Plattfaut is a Professor for Information Systems and Transformation Management at the University of Duisburg-Essen since 2023. He heads the Process Innovation & Automation Lab , focusing on digital transformation, business process management, and robotic process automation (RPA). Prior to this, he was Professor for Business Informatics at the South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences (2019–2023), and a management consultant at McKinsey & Company (2013–2019). Current Role: Professor (since 2023) Lab Leadership: Process Innovation & Automation Lab Consulting: Management consultant and keynote speaker Research Interests span digital transformation, IT governance, RPA adoption, and postcolonial perspectives in information systems. His work addresses organizational challenges in process automation, agile methodologies, and human-AI collaboration. Recent Publications (2024–2025) examine paradoxes in agile transformations, postcolonial IT governance in NGOs, AI adoption in healthcare, and behavioral barriers like status quo bias. These studies often employ computational grounded theory and cross-organizational case analyses. Scientific Recognition includes multiple Best Paper and Best Conference Paper nominations at ICIS, HICSS, and IFIP E-Government Conferences, as well as recognition by Wirtschaftswoche as a top German-speaking management researcher under 40.

• Solar Energy Conversion
• Photovoltaics
• Perovskite Solar Cells
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jan Christoph Goldschmidt is a W3 Professor of Experimental Physics specializing in Physics of Solar Energy Conversion at Philipps University of Marburg, where he leads the Solar Energy Conversion Group. He has held this position since November 2021, following leadership roles at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg, Germany from 2010-2021. His research group focuses on fundamental physical processes involved in converting solar energy into electrical energy using solar cells, with particular emphasis on developing new solar cell structures and improving existing designs. Dr. Goldschmidt earned his PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Physics with Summa cum laude distinction from the University of Konstanz and Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (2005-2009), and completed his Dipl.-Phys. at Albert-Ludwigs Universität Freiburg and University of New South Wales (1999-2005). His educational background spans both German and Australian institutions, providing him with an international perspective on renewable energy research. His research primarily focuses on perovskite-based photovoltaics, with three main pillars: (i) highly efficient perovskite-based tandem solar cells that promise low costs and resource consumption; (ii) graphite-based perovskite solar cells that demonstrate exceptional stability with operating times of 9,000-10,000 hours; and (iii) comprehensive analyses of potentials, cost structures, and sustainability aspects of photovoltaics. His work integrates techno-economic-social aspects including ecological life cycle analyses, resource availability studies, and energy policy considerations, ensuring sustainability is incorporated from the design phase of new solar cell technologies. Among his notable scientific recognitions are the Dahrendorf-Fellowship for research at the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change, a PostDoc research grant from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and multiple prestigious PhD scholarships. His research has attracted significant funding including BMWi collaborative projects, Fraunhofer Leitprojekte, and DFG Priority Programs with total project volumes exceeding millions of euros. Professor Goldschmidt has supervised 12 PhD students since 2010 and 25 Master's and Bachelor's students since 2005, with current doctoral candidates including Lea Obermüller (working on planet-centric design principles for terawatt-scale perovskite solar cells) and Christopher Janas (focusing on stability of perovskite tandem solar cells). His research group operates advanced facilities including the recently commissioned PeroLab and vacuum deposition equipment for sputtering interlayers in tandem solar cells. The Solar Energy Conversion Group maintains strong industry connections and collaborates on projects addressing real-world challenges in photovoltaics deployment, including integration of fluctuating generators into power grids and developing strategies for cost-effective climate protection through solar energy expansion. The group actively engages in sustainability considerations throughout the solar cell development process, recognizing that photovoltaics represents the most important energy conversion technology for climate protection while requiring careful attention to ecological and social impacts.