جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Nonprofit Marketing
• Blood Donation Behavior
• Partnership Capabilities
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katharina Kaltenbrunner serves as an Associate Professor in Business Administration at the University of Salzburg (Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg), where she maintains an active research profile with publications extending through 2025. Her institutional affiliation is evident from her university email address (Katharina.Kaltenbrunner@plus.ac.at) and ORCID profile. Her research interests focus on nonprofit marketing, blood donation behavior, partnership capabilities, disaster management, and volunteer tourism. Kaltenbrunner's work examines how dynamic partnership capabilities influence blood donation behavior, with particular attention to organizational context variables and emotional appeals through electronic word of mouth (e-WOM). She investigates how strategic relationships between blood donors and donation agencies can be optimized, and extends this research framework to areas like volunteer tourism and disaster management. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on blood donation systems and partnership dynamics, with multiple publications in 2025 addressing these themes from different methodological angles. This research trajectory shows consistent development from her earlier work on disaster management exercises like Taranis 2013. Her scientific recognition includes: Best Paper Award (2024 with Stötzer) Best Paper Award (June 25, 2025 with Scheibmayr) Best Reviewer Award (March 23, 2018) Leopold-Kunschak Wissenschaftspreis 2009 (April 17, 2009) Maria Schaumayer Anerkennungspreis (2020) Kaltenbrunner has led significant research projects including 'Individual and organizational determinants of multiple blood donation' (2018-2024) as Project Manager, and 'Administrative evaluation of the international disaster management exercise Taranis 2013' (2012-2013). Her academic activities are extensive, with 78 recorded activities including 49 presentations, 12 event organizations, and 9 committee memberships spanning from 2005 to 2025. Her research has practical applications in public health campaign design, nonprofit management, and disaster response coordination, with evidence of ongoing collaborations with researchers like Scheibmayr and Stötzer across multiple publications and presentations.

Rafał Weronمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forecasting
• Agent-based modeling
• Computational economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rafał Weron is a Full Professor at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, where he has held leadership roles since 2015, including Head of the Department of Operations Research and Business Intelligence and Chairman of the Scientific Discipline Council for Management and Quality Sciences. His expertise spans electricity price forecasting, computational economics, and risk management, with significant contributions to probabilistic forecasting methods. As a globally recognized scholar, he has received prestigious awards such as the Hugo Steinhaus Prize (2018) and the Tao Hong Award (2017). Key Affiliations : Wrocław University of Science and Technology; Polish Academy of Sciences (Statistics and Econometrics Committee); Polish Mathematical Society. Research Trends: Weron's work focuses on electricity price forecasting, leveraging machine learning and statistical models to enhance accuracy and reliability. His publications emphasize probabilistic forecasting frameworks, quantile regression, and hybrid modeling techniques, reflecting a commitment to methodological rigor and practical applications in energy markets. Scientific Awards: Top 1% globally ranked economist (IDEAS/RePEc, 2013-2022) World's Top 2% Most Widely Cited Scientist (2019-2021) 'Hugo Steinhaus' Prize (2018) Tao Hong Award (2017) Emerald Citation of Excellence (2017) Minister of Science & Higher Education Prize (2016) Commission of National Education Medal (2016)

• Model Engineering
• Web Engineering
• Process Engineering
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Gerti Kappel is a full professor at the Institute of Information Systems Engineering at TU Wien, affiliated with the Business Informatics Group (BIG). Since 2020, she has served as Dean of the Faculty of Informatics at TU Wien, previously holding the role of Dean’s team member responsible for research, diversity, and financial affairs (2016–2019). She previously held a full professorship in computer science (database systems) and led the Department of Information Systems at Johannes Kepler University Linz (1993–2001). Her research focuses on Model Engineering, Web Engineering, and Process Engineering, particularly in cyber-physical production systems. She has co-authored influential works such as UML@Work (2005), UML@Classroom (2015), and Web Engineering (2006). Key projects include leadership roles in Vienna Informatics Living Lab (2018–2019), MPM4CPS (2014–2019), and ARTIST (2012–2015), addressing topics like model versioning, cloud architecture modeling, and inter-organizational systems. Her recent articles explore circular systems engineering, IoT-based simulation environments, and model-driven approaches for time-series analytics and cloud applications. She actively contributes to academic governance, including managing the Office of the Dean (E199-01) and overseeing faculty services. Her work emphasizes bridging theory and practice through collaborative frameworks like ERPEL and TROPIC . Grants: Projects funded by Austrian Research Promotion Agency, European Cooperation in Science and Technology, Vienna Business Agency, and others. Advising: Supervised over 15 graduate theses, including recent works on model-driven techniques for railway planning, debugging frameworks for modeling tools, and cloud-based IDEs. Labs/Teams: Leads research within the Business Informatics Group (BIG) and collaborates with the Vienna Informatics Living Lab for applied systems engineering.

• Urban Water Management
• Nature-Based Solutions
• Circular Economy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bernhard Pucher is a Senior Scientist at the Institute of Sanitary Engineering, Industrial Water Management and Water Pollution Control (SIG), within the Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He holds a doctorate in technical natural sciences and is actively leading and participating in multiple research projects focused on urban water management and nature-based solutions. His research interests lie at the intersection of urban sustainability and environmental engineering, with a strong focus on urban water management , circular economy , nature-based solutions , treatment wetlands , vertical greening systems , and greywater treatment . His work emphasizes process-based modeling of water and solute transport, particularly using the HYDRUS software, to optimize the design and performance of decentralized water treatment systems. The recent articles highlight a consistent trend in developing and evaluating nature-based technologies for sustainable urban water cycles. Key themes include the performance assessment of vertical and horizontal flow wetlands, numerical modeling for design optimization, the multifunctionality of green walls for cooling and water reuse, and the integration of blue-green infrastructure into circular city frameworks. His research bridges technical modeling with practical implementation, aiming to quantify resource recovery and improve urban resilience. Board member of the IWA national committee Austria (2023) Member of the Management Committee, IWA Specialist Group on 'Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control' (2019) Active reviewer for journals including Chemical Engineering Journal , Science of the Total Environment , and Water Science and Technology Served on scientific advisory boards for major conferences like WETPOL and IWA ecoSTP He has supervised numerous master’s theses on topics such as greywater use for vertical greening, treatment performance of living walls, and modeling of rainwater use. His projects are funded by diverse sources including the European Commission (Horizon), FFG, national companies, and private foundations, demonstrating strong grant acquisition capability. He is also involved in knowledge transfer through public reports, media contributions, and participation in policy-relevant seminars. Bernhard Pucher is a key member of a research team that includes collaborators like Günter Langergraber, Ulrike Pitha, and Isabella Zluwa. His work is often conducted within interdisciplinary projects such as 'resilientRAIN', 'UrBan hEat islands REsilience', and the EU COST Action 'Circular City Re.Solution', reflecting a collaborative approach to addressing complex urban environmental challenges.

• Computer Animation
• Geometry Processing
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Chris Wojtan is a Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) , leading the Visual Computing Group . His research focuses on geometric and numerical algorithms for computer animation and geometry processing , particularly in simulating solid and fluid dynamics , controlling physics simulations, and computing with 3D shapes. Research Interests : Computer Animation, Geometry Processing, Fluid Dynamics, Solid Mechanics, 3D Shape Processing. Notable Awards : ERC Consolidator Grant (2022) SIGGRAPH Significant New Researcher Award (2016) Eurographics Young Researcher Award (2015) ERC Starting Grant (2014) Education : PhD in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology (2010). Funding : Recipient of NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2005-2008), and principal investigator for ERC grants.

• Quantum Computing
• Trapped Ions
• Quantum Error Correction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philipp Schindler serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experimental Physics at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. His research is centered on experimental quantum computing using trapped ion systems, with a focus on advancing quantum error correction and scalable quantum processor architectures. Dr. Schindler's primary research interests include quantum error correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing, quantum simulation, and the development of trapped ion quantum hardware. His work bridges theoretical concepts with experimental implementations, contributing to the realization of practical quantum computers through innovations in ion trap design, qudit-based processing, and verification protocols. Key methodologies involve precision control of molecular ions and multiqubit operations within cryogenic environments. Analysis of his recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a consistent emphasis on experimental demonstrations of quantum error correction, novel ion trap architectures, and the use of qudits for enhanced quantum processing. Key themes include fault-tolerant operations, two-dimensional connectivity for scalability, and verification protocols for quantum computations. His research shows increasing focus on molecular ion systems and cross-verification techniques for quantum hardware validation. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided information. Details regarding his students and research grants are not available in the given text. Dr. Schindler operates within the quantum computing research group at the Department of Experimental Physics, utilizing specialized facilities including cryogenic setups and microfabricated ion traps at Technikerstraße 25 in Innsbruck.

Torsten Hoeflerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Deep learning Systems
• Parallel programming models
• High performance and datacenter networking
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Torsten Hoefler is a Full Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, with an adjunct appointment in Electrical Engineering. He previously held roles at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) and Indiana University. Full Professor of Computer Science, ETH Zurich (2020–present) Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich (2020–present) Member at Large, ACM SIGHPC Executive Committee (2013–present) Leadership roles in the MPI Forum and Blue Waters project His research focuses on performance-centric system design , with emphasis on scalable networking, parallel programming models, and performance modeling. Key contributions include the Slim Fly network topology, Data-Centric Python framework, and innovations in parallel graph computations and RDMA-based systems. Recent publications span topics like LLM training networks , quantization geometry , chiplet interconnects , and AI-driven climate modeling , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach combining HPC, AI, and hardware-software co-design. ACM Gordon Bell Prize (2019) ERC Consolidator Grant (2020) IEEE TCSC Award for Excellence (2019) SIAM SIAG/SC Junior Scientist Prize (2012) Latsis Prize of ETH Zurich (2015) He has received multiple best paper awards at top conferences (SC10, SC13, SC14, SC19, IPDPS'15, HPDC'15, OOPSLA'16) and contributed to MPI-3 standardization.

Gerhard Friedrichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Recommender Systems
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Gerhard Friedrich is a Full Professor at the University of Klagenfurt, leading the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Technical Sciences (2013–2021). His roles include Coordinator for International Relations of the Faculty of Engineering and Member of the Faculty Conference of Technical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Vienna University of Technology and has extensive industry experience, including heading departments at Siemens Austria and research roles at Siemens Corporate Research and Stanford Research Institute. Research focuses on knowledge-based systems, recommender systems, configuration and planning, and production informatics. His work bridges theoretical AI with practical applications in manufacturing, software development, and business processes. He has authored a book on recommender systems (translated into Japanese and Chinese) and contributed to prestigious journals like Artificial Intelligence and IEEE Transactions . He has organized major conferences such as the German Conference on Artificial Intelligence (2016) and served as editor and program committee member for leading venues. His awards include Fellowships from the European and Asia-Pacific AI Associations (2012, 2023). His advising and grants include leadership in applied AI projects and international collaborations. He directs the Intelligent Systems and Business Informatics research group, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation.

• Media Literacy
• Serious Game
• Mixed Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marie-France Chevron serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Vienna. With a research career spanning over two decades from 2001 to 2023, she has established herself as a prominent scholar in digital anthropology and media studies, particularly focusing on how young people navigate contemporary digital landscapes. Her research interests center on media literacy, serious games, mixed methods approaches, and adolescence studies. Chevron employs innovative participatory methodologies to investigate how adolescents develop digital literacy skills through game-based learning environments. Her work bridges cultural anthropology with educational technology, examining the complex interplay between traditional cultural frameworks and emerging digital practices. Analysis of Chevron's publication record reveals consistent engagement with interdisciplinary approaches that merge anthropology, psychology, and media studies. Her recent work shows increasing focus on historical perspectives of cultural phenomena alongside contemporary digital issues, as evidenced by her 2023 analysis of Freudian theories in fin-de-siècle Vienna alongside her ongoing research on social media literacy. Scientific Awards: UNIVIE Teaching Award 2014 - Category ERFOLGREICHER STUDIENEINSTIEG (Successful Student Onboarding) Chevron has supervised numerous student projects and has been actively involved in research funding initiatives, most notably the project 'Zur Selbstoptimierung des Emotionalen' (2017-2020) which explored emotional self-optimization through digital media. Her academic activities extend beyond traditional research to include significant contributions to public discourse through radio appearances and conference presentations. She participates in collaborative research networks focused on anthropological approaches to digital culture and has contributed to the organization of academic symposia including the Internationales ÖGUF/AG-Symposium 2022 on scientific societies in archaeology, anthropology, and ethnology.

Roman Franz Froschauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Engineering for Intelligent Automation Systems
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Control Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Roman Franz Froschauer is a Professor of Production Informatics at the Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences, Research Center Wels. Since 2018, he has served as Director of Studies for the Master's program in Robotic Systems Engineering and leads the Smart Automation & Robotics research group. His career spans academic and industrial roles, including senior software development and project management at AlpinaTec Technical Products GmbH (2010-2016). Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (2010) from Johannes Kepler University Linz; Master's in Industrial Informatics (2005) from Upper Austria University of Applied Sciences. Research Areas: Software engineering for intelligent automation systems, human-robot interaction (HRI), control systems, and applications of IEC 61499 standards. His work focuses on proactive collaboration, trajectory planning, and user-centered design for assistive robots in office and industrial settings. Scientific Activities: Active in peer-review, conference organization, and technology development. Projects include VRoboCoop (human-robot trust), MARIE (office robotics), and Autility (automated utility vehicles). Key Contributions: Frameworks for modular manufacturing (PlugBot), skill-based engineering, and intralogistics automation (ATLAS).

Manuel Wimmerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Model-Driven Software Engineering
• Digital Twins
• Model-Driven Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Manuel Wimmer is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Business Informatics – Software Engineering at Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria. He also serves as the Program Director for the Business Informatics master's program since 2019. His academic leadership extends to representing JKU Linz in the AutomationML society and leading significant research initiatives. Dr. Wimmer received his Ph.D. and Habilitation from TU Wien. His academic journey includes: Research associate at the University of Malaga, Spain Visiting professor at the University of Marburg, Germany Visiting professor at TU Munich, Germany Assistant professor at the Business Informatics Group (BIG), TU Wien, Austria Professor Wimmer's research focuses on Model-Driven Software Engineering and its applications, particularly in the emerging field of Digital Twins . His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical industrial applications, with special emphasis on model transformations, runtime modeling, and the integration of artificial intelligence techniques into model-driven approaches. More recently, he has been exploring the intersection of model-driven engineering with quantum computing, investigating how modeling principles can be applied to quantum software development. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward Digital Twin engineering, with approximately 40% of his 2023-2025 publications focusing on various aspects of Digital Twin technology. Another significant strand of his work involves the application of AI and machine learning techniques to enhance model-driven engineering processes. The emergence of quantum software engineering as a research direction is also notable in his most recent publications, demonstrating his ability to identify and explore cutting-edge research frontiers. From 2017-2023, Professor Wimmer led the Christian Doppler Laboratory on Model-Integrated Smart Production (CDL-MINT), where he developed engineering approaches for digital twins. He is also the co-author of the influential book "Model-driven Software Engineering in Practice" (2nd edition, 2017). Professor Wimmer is actively involved in the organization of major scientific events including the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Software (QSW) and the International Conference on Engineering Digital Twins (EDTconf), demonstrating his leadership in these emerging research communities. His research has practical applications across various domains including smart cities, industrial automation, tunneling/construction, and quantum computing. The MATISSE project represents a significant multi-partner effort to develop a framework for federated digital twins of industrial systems.

Werner Zornمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Networks
• Performance Analysis
• Networked Computer Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Werner Zorn is a renowned computer scientist and Professor of Communication Systems at the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) in Potsdam, Germany. With a foundational role in establishing Germany's early internet infrastructure and connecting China to the global internet, his work has been pivotal in shaping international network connectivity. His academic career spans from the University of Karlsruhe, where he was appointed Professor of Computer Science in 1979, to his current position at HPI since 2001. Education: He studied electrical engineering with a focus on communications at TH Karlsruhe (1962–1967) and earned his Dr.-Ing. with distinction in 1971. Research Focus: His research encompasses performance analysis of computing systems, computer networks, and the development of quantitative modeling methodologies such as FMC-QE (Fundamental Modeling Concepts for Quantitative Evaluation). His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in network design and optimization. Publications & Articles: His publications reflect a deep engagement with internet history, network performance, and system modeling. Notable works include detailed accounts of China's first email connection and the evolution of the Chinese Academic Network (CANET), as well as innovative approaches to system performance modeling. Awards & Recognition: He has received numerous accolades, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, induction into the Internet Hall of Fame, and the Chinese Government Friendship Award, underscoring his global impact. Current Projects: He leads projects like FMC-QE for hierarchical system modeling and the IT Services Atlas for implementing EU directives, alongside mentoring doctoral students in advanced network and system research.

• Distributed Systems
• Edge Computing
• Serverless Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stefan Nastic is an Assistant Professor at the Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien), affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics and the Distributed Systems department. He serves as Curriculum Coordinator for the Master’s program in Distributed and Next Generation Computing, and is a Substitute Member of the Curriculum Commission for Informatics. His research focuses on distributed systems, edge computing, serverless computing, IoT, and smart cities. He holds a PhD in IoT cloud systems (2016) and a BSc (not explicitly stated). Key research contributions include frameworks for serverless edge-cloud continuum (e.g., HyperDrive, GoldFish), federated learning applications (e.g., adaptive human activity recognition), and IoT infrastructure governance (e.g., Polaris Scheduler). He leads projects like RapidREC (2023–2025) on supply chain optimization and participates in initiatives like TEADAL (2022–2025) for edge-cloud workflows. Publications span 30+ peer-reviewed articles in top venues like IEEE IoT, ACM, and IEEE Cloud. He supervises graduate students on stateful serverless functions, federated learning, and edge-cloud scheduling. His work addresses challenges in resource management, latency reduction, and scalable distributed systems.

Wen Dongshengمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Heat Transfer
• Multiscale Experimentation
• Reaction Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Wen Dongsheng is the Chair Professor and Head of the Institute of Thermodynamics at Technical University of Munich (Germany). He holds adjunct professorships at the University of Leeds (UK) and Beihang University (China). His research focuses on multiscale heat transfer mechanisms in nanomaterials, with applications in energy and aerospace engineering. Key areas include solar energy systems, nanofuel combustion, and nanoparticle interactions with electromagnetic radiation. Education: BEng in Aeronautics (Beihang University), MSc in Thermophysics (Tsinghua University), DPhil in Engineering Science (University of Oxford). Research Interests: Heat production/transport/storage, multiscale experimentation/simulation, nanomaterial-based energy solutions. Specific applications include solar energy optimization, nanomedicine, and oil/gas engineering innovations via nanoparticle-driven technologies. Editorial Roles: Editor-in-Chief of Advance in Aerodynamics , Associate Editor of Applied Thermal Engineering . Awards include Fellowships from the Royal Society of Chemistry and Energy Institute, and the MIC-Particuology Award. Publications: Over 350 referred papers, 20 patents, with an H-index of 65. Research emphasizes cross-disciplinary applications of nanotechnology in energy systems and aerospace.

Zhang Yanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Internet of Vehicles
• Smart grid
• Mobile edge computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zhang Yan is a Full Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, Norway. He previously served as Head of Department and Chief Scientist at Simula Research Laboratory (2014–2016). His research focuses on advanced communication technologies including Internet of Things (IoT), 5G/6G networks, mobile edge computing, and blockchain applications. He has held significant roles such as IEEE VTS Distinguished Lecturer (2016–2020) and Chair of IEEE TCGCC (2019–2021). His honors include IEEE Fellow (2020), election to Academia Europaea (2020), and recognition as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2018–2019). Research interests span interdisciplinary areas like network dynamics, socio-economic systems, and algorithmic design. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in smart grids, vehicular networks, and global trade systems. Recent publications emphasize network science methodologies applied to economic complexity and information diffusion. Professional contributions include editorial roles for top journals and leadership in EU-funded projects. His awards reflect impactful contributions to both technical innovation and scientific leadership in informatics and communications.