جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Matthias Zeppelzauerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Centered AI
• Computer Vision
• Multimodal Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

FH-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Matthias Zeppelzauer is a Professor of Computer Vision and Machine Learning at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, leading the Media Computing Research Group at the Institute of Creative Media Technologies. His work focuses on human-centered AI, explainable machine learning, and clinical gait analysis. He holds a habilitation in Computer Science from TU Wien and has authored/co-authored over 90 publications. Education: PhD in Computer Science (2011, TU Wien) Habilitation (2020, TU Wien) Bachelor/Master in Media Informatics (1999-2006, TU Wien) Research Interests: Human-centered AI, computer vision, multimodal learning, explainable AI, clinical gait analysis, and social media analysis. Cross-cutting themes include interactive machine learning and trustworthy AI. Key Contributions: Developed methods for gait analysis (GaitRec dataset), explainable AI frameworks (KAVAGait), and multimodal fake news detection. Coordinated the Center for Artificial Intelligence at FH St. Pölten since 2021. Recognition: 2024 EuroVA Best Paper Award 2021 MTD Award for ReMoCapLab 2020 CVPR Outstanding Reviewer 2018 Austrian Open Source Award Grants & Projects: Coordinator of FAIRAI, TrustAI, and ReMoCapLab projects. Involved in EU-funded initiatives like Visual Heritage and Center for Digital Health. Labs/Teams: Leads Media Computing Research Group and collaborates with the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Center for Digital Health.

Michael Litschkaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Ethics
• Business Ethics
• Political Economy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

FH-Prof. Dr. Michael Litschka is a faculty member at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, serving as Head of the Media Business Research Group and Senior Researcher in the Institute of Creative Media/Technologies. His academic roles include leadership in the Department of Media and Digital Technologies and involvement in study programs like Media Management and Digital Media Management. He holds a doctorate in Economics (2000) from Vienna University of Economics and Business and a habilitation in Media and Communication Ethics (2013) from the University of Klagenfurt. His research focuses on media ethics, business ethics, political economy, and regulatory frameworks for AI and digital platforms. Key projects include FAIRAI, GovMed (governance of open data), and analyses of AI's impact on media industries. He co-organizes the annual Media Ethics Symposium, addressing normative challenges in AI, journalism, and digital governance. He actively contributes to policy discussions on digital ethics, appearing at workshops for the Austrian government and industry events. His work bridges theoretical frameworks like the capability approach with practical applications in media regulation and corporate governance. He advises on ethical AI integration, data governance, and stakeholder responsibility in digital ecosystems. Litschka’s teaching spans media economics, CSR, and ethics, integrating interdisciplinary perspectives. His research outputs include books on media ethics, contributions to journals like Journal of Business Ethics , and collaborative projects on algorithmic transparency and platform accountability.

• Media Economics
• Cultural Industries
• Digital Media Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

FH-Prof. Dr. Andreas Gebesmair is a Professor of Media and Digital Technologies at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. He leads the Austrian Institute of Media Economy and is part of the Media Business research group. His academic roles include teaching in programs such as Digital Media Management, Creative Computing, and Media Management. He previously directed Mediacult (2006–2011) and served as an APART Fellow (2002–2005) with research stays at Princeton and Vanderbilt Universities. Education: Sociology, Musicology, and History from the University of Vienna (1986–1992) Research Experience: AKKU (Contemporary Art Institute), Mediacult, and University of Leipzig's Institute for Cultural Studies (1992–2002) Research focuses on media economics, cultural industries, globalization of music, and digital media. Key themes include cultural intermediaries, trade fairs, YouTube's impact, and transnational music markets. He explores topics such as symbolic capital in cultural markets and the role of digital platforms in content creation. Major awards include the APART Fellowship. His work bridges sociological theory (e.g., Bourdieu) with empirical studies of cultural production and consumption. Recent publications analyze streaming economies, TikTok music trends, and the digital transformation of media industries. He advises on media management and innovation, with affiliations in both academic and applied research contexts.

Roland Schrollمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Humanization
• Anthropomorphism
• Consumer-Generated Brands
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ass.-Prof. Dr. Roland Schroll is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Innsbruck's Faculty of Business and Management, Department of Management and Marketing. His research focuses on humanization, anthropomorphism, consumer-generated brands, and new product preannouncements, often employing experimental methods. He has published in leading journals like Journal of Consumer Research and Journal of Consumer Psychology , and his work addresses societal challenges such as understanding consumer behavior in digital and AI-driven contexts. Research Interests: Effects of humanization and dehumanization in marketing User-generated brands and family business branding Uncertainty in new product preannouncements AI and algorithmic content creation Awards and Recognitions: MAX KADE Fellow (2018) Semi-Finalist ISPIM Dissertation Award (2015) University of Innsbruck Research Award (2018) Nominations for LehrePlus! and E-Learning-Preis (2012) Teaching and Grants: Courses include Digital Marketing, Pricing Strategies, and Scientific Research Recipient of grants totaling over €100K, including MAX KADE Fellowship ($57,500) and University of Innsbruck funding He leads the Innsbruck Decision Sciences research group and collaborates with the Brand Research Lab and Retail Lab. Practical experience includes roles at Vivaldi Partners, Hilti, and Siemens.

Sebastian Heidebrechtمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• EU Digital Policy
• European Economic Governance
• Monetary Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sebastian Heidebrecht is a University Assistant and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for European Integration Research (EIF) within the University of Vienna’s Department of Political Science. His research focuses on EU policies for the digital age, economic governance, and the political role of institutions like the European Central Bank (ECB). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Duisburg-Essen and has taught at multiple institutions including the Vienna School of International Studies and Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Duisburg-Essen (2019) Studies at University of Jena and Sciences Po Paris Guest researcher at Max-Planck Sciences Po Centre and German Institute for International and Security Affairs Research Interests: Explores how actors and institutions shape Europe’s digital transformation, with emphasis on EU policies for the digital single market, platform work regulation, and the ECB’s evolving role in economic governance. His work bridges theoretical insights with policy analysis, particularly in post-crisis institutional reforms and digital sovereignty debates. Teaching & Supervision: Taught over 30 courses on EU economics, digital policies, and monetary governance. Supervised 20+ bachelor’s theses and 15+ master’s theses, currently advising students on EU digital and monetary policy topics. Public Engagement: Regular contributor to media discussions on EU digital policies and economic governance. Organized conferences like the 2017 workshop on the ECB’s political role, and participates in outreach programs for policymakers and diplomats through the EIF and Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. Labs/Teams: Core member of the EIF, co-convener of the UACES EU Digital Governance Network (2025–), and collaborates with institutions like Princeton University and the German Institute for International and Security Affairs.

Isabella Scheibmayrمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Resource Management
• Gender Studies
• Organizational Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Isabella Scheibmayr is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business Administration , University of Salzburg . Her work focuses on Human Resource Management , Gender Studies , and Organizational Behavior , with a specific interest in algorithmic management and professionalization dynamics. Education: Master in Business Economics (Johannes Kepler University Linz, 2009), PhD in Business Administration (University of Salzburg, 2019). Her research explores how gender influences HRM practices, including algorithmic systems and board representation. She has published extensively in journals like Gender, Work & Organization and Academy of Management Discoveries , with recent work analyzing vulnerability in organizations and dynamic partnership capabilities in public health contexts. She received the AK Wissenschaftspreis (2020) and Best Paper Awards (2016, 2019, 2025). Her 2025 articles highlight algorithmic HRM , canonization in creative careers , and strategic partnerships in blood donation . She actively engages in public media discussions on part-time leadership and gender equality implementation challenges. As a member of the HRM group , she contributes to research and teaching in HRM, organizational methods, and quantitative social science approaches. Her work spans collaborations with scholars like Andrea Reichel and Kerstin Kaltenbrunner .

• Machine Learning for Visual Computing
• Big Data Visualization and Analytics
• Data Science and High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Soumya Dutta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) since 2022. He previously held positions at Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Postdoctoral Researcher (2018-2019) and Scientist II (2019-2022). Dr. Dutta earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from The Ohio State University (2011-2018) and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the West Bengal University of Technology (2005-2009). His research lies at the intersection of Machine Learning , Visual Computing , Big Data Analytics , and High-Performance Computing (HPC) . He focuses on developing scalable solutions for extreme-scale data, such as exascale simulations, social media, IoT, and healthcare. His work emphasizes uncertainty quantification in AI models and interactive visualization techniques. Dr. Dutta’s recent publications highlight his expertise in in situ visualization for climate modeling, implicit neural representations for uncertainty-aware rendering, and statistical sampling for exascale systems. His funded projects include AI-driven data analytics frameworks and deepfake defense mechanisms supported by ISRO, SERB, and C3iHub. Scientific Awards include Best Reviewer (TVCG), Best Paper (ISAV, TopoInVis), and LAAP Award (LANL).

Magdalena Pöschlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fundamental Rights
• Legal Protection
• State Organization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Magdalena Pöschl is a full professor at the University of Vienna , Faculty of Law, Institute for Constitutional and Administrative Law since October 2012. Her research focuses on Fundamental Rights , Legal Protection , State Organization , General Administrative Law , Research Law , Commercial Law , and Migration Law . She also contributes to the Vienna Centre for Migration & Law (VCML) and serves on the fellowship committee for the Austrian Science Fund's scholarship programs. 1988–1992: Studied Law at the University of Innsbruck and University of Vienna 1995: Dr. iur. at University of Innsbruck 2004: Habilitation in Constitutional Law at University of Innsbruck 2012: Appointed Full Professor at University of Vienna Research Interests include: Fundamental Rights : Equality before the law, human rights in migration, digital freedom of expression Migration Law : Asylum procedures, EU citizenship, integration agreements Administrative Law : Norm control, private actors in public tasks, regulatory frameworks Commercial Law : Market freedom under regulation Research Law : Academic integrity, bioethics in science Scientific Trends in her 15 most recent articles show consistent engagement with: Comparative analysis of asylum systems Constitutional implications of digital communication Human rights in both crisis and routine governance Evolution of Austrian constitutional foundations Private actors' role in public law Norm control mechanisms in administrative procedures Awards : 1995 Förderpreis der Juristischen Blätter for waste law analysis Supervision of bachelor's and doctoral theses requires: Excellent academic performance Completed University of Vienna academic writing course Relevant research exposé for dissertation

Matthias Fahnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organizational Economics
• Relational Contracts
• Industrial Organization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matthias Fahn is an Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong Business School where he serves as Associate Director of the Center for AI, Management and Organization (CAMO). He co-directs the CAMO Lab for Organizational Transformation with colleague Jie Gong. Previously affiliated with Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) where he held a position in the Department of Economics within the Kurt Rothschild School of Economics and Statistics (RoSES), though his JKU profile indicates he is currently on leave. Current Institution: University of Hong Kong Business School Previous Institution: Johannes Kepler University Linz Research Leadership: Co-Director of CAMO Lab for Organizational Transformation Academic Service: Co-organizer of Workshop on Relational Contracts and Asian Conference on Organizational Economics Dr. Fahn's research focuses on the intersection of organizational theory, behavioral economics, and emerging technologies. His work examines how psychological factors like present bias affect labor market outcomes, how social norms shape workplace behavior, and increasingly, how AI is transforming organizational structures. His research integrates theoretical models with empirical analysis of labor market dynamics. His publication record shows consistent output with recent papers exploring non-common priors in promotions, the impact of firing costs on present-biased employees, and informal incentives in labor markets. His work demonstrates a progression from traditional organizational economics toward the emerging field of AI's role in organizational transformation. Symposium Editor: Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics on Relational Contracts (11 papers) Active Research Projects: Digital transformation of journalism and Informal Incentives in Labor Markets Dr. Fahn maintains an active scholarly presence through conference organization and editorial work, positioning himself at the forefront of research on relational contracts and the organizational implications of digital transformation.

Claudia Wilhelmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Communication
• Media Use and Effects
• Children and Youth Media Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudia Wilhelm is an Associate Professor of Media & Intersectionality at the University of Vienna's Department of Communication. She serves as Vice-Director of Studies and part of the Doctorate in Social Sciences Directorate. Her academic career includes roles at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (PhD in 2012), University of Tübingen, and University of Erfurt, with a guest stay at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research focuses on digital communication, media use effects, and youth media research. She has led projects funded by the EU and Austrian Science Fund (FWF), including studies on media literacy interventions, time allocation in media use, and hate speech analysis. Her research interests emphasize digital visibility, gender aspects of media use, and intersectional approaches. Key collaborations include projects like 'Fake News Commissioner' (Vienna City-funded) and 'GENHA' (EU-funded), examining anti-gender hate speech. She has published widely in journals such as Journalism , New Media & Society , and Information, Communication & Society . Wilhelm’s work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical interventions, advocating for digital literacy and critical media engagement. She leads the Political Communication Research Group and contributes to academic discourse on journalist-audience relationships and media literacy strategies.

Florian Arendtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Communication
• Suicide Prevention
• Public Health Campaigns
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Florian Arendt is an Associated Professor of Health Communication at the University of Vienna's Institute of Journalism and Communication Science within the Faculty of Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Vienna (2013) and previously served as a postdoctoral researcher at LMU Munich. His research focuses on health communication, particularly suicide prevention, media effects on health behaviors, and global health disparities. Arendt has published over 90 articles in top-tier journals such as Communication Research and Journal of Health Communication . Research interests include optimizing public health campaigns, digital health divides, quality of health news, and media stereotypes. He combines communication science with public health perspectives, investigating topics like vaccination, depression, and substance abuse. Notable projects examine the Papageno effect in social media, algorithmic disparities in suicide information access, and historical media portrayals of suicide. Educational background: Ph.D. in Communication (University of Vienna, 2013), postdoctoral position at LMU Munich's Department of Media and Communication (2013–2018). Current role since 2018 involves teaching health communication and leading interdisciplinary research projects. Grant activities include funding for studies on suicide reporting quality, digital divide impacts, and AI-driven health communication. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as advising journalists on responsible suicide reporting and evaluating search engine algorithms for crisis information equity.

• Journalism
• Political Communication
• Media Framing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sophie Lecheler is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on media framing, political communication, disinformation, and immersive journalism. She leads major projects like the Vienna Doctoral College on Digital Humanism and the TACo project on automated content moderation. Lecheler has over 96 publications since 2010, with recent work addressing digital journalism ethics, audience engagement in immersive media, and the societal impact of AI-driven content moderation. Her academic contributions span cross-national studies on political campaigns, the role of emotions in news consumption, and the challenges of misinformation in digital ecosystems. Lecheler actively engages in public discourse through media commentary on quality journalism and science communication. She collaborates internationally, with research collaborations across Europe and beyond. Education: Not explicitly stated in text. Key Projects: Vienna Doctoral College on Digital Humanism (2024-2029), TACo (2021-2025), Emotions in Political Journalism (ongoing). Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Lecheler’s work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting quality education (SDG 4) and responsible consumption (SDG 12) through media literacy initiatives. Her research bridges theoretical insights with practical solutions for modern media challenges.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Digital Literacy
• Youth Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Suzana Jovicic is an academic affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences at an unspecified university, holding a position in the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology . Her work focuses on youth digital practices, participatory design, and the intersection of technology with cultural contexts. She holds a BA and MSc, and has been awarded prestigious fellowships including the ESPRIT Post-Doc Fellowship (2022) and the ÖAW DOC-team Fellowship (2017). Her research explores topics such as digital literacy among marginalized youth, the role of serious games in education, and the ethnographic study of social media behaviors. She has led projects like We:Design , which empowers youth through participatory digital design. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges anthropology, computer science, and education. Jovicic has published extensively on digital ethnography, mobile technology in fieldwork, and the cultural implications of social media gamification. She actively engages in academic activities, including organizing conferences and presenting on topics like post-pandemic digital ethnography. Media contributions include public discussions on digital youth culture and social media addiction, highlighting her commitment to societal impact through research.

Katja Mayerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Big Data
• Open Science
• Global South
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katja Mayer is affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences (Department of Science and Technology Studies) and the Faculty of Computer Science (Research Group Visualization and Data Analysis). She specializes in Big Data governance, Open Science practices, and digital transformation in research. Her work addresses ethical challenges in algorithmic systems and participatory methodologies in computational social science. Research Interests: Big Data ethics and policy Open Science infrastructure Global South research practices Algorithmic accountability frameworks Citizen science methodologies Recent Activities: Active in EU digital sovereignty discussions, contributed to 147+ professional engagements including policy panels and media commentary. Her work has been featured in 12 media outlets discussing OA challenges and digital ethics. Awards: Berlin University Alliance Open Science Fellowship (2015), Elise Richter Fellowship (2024), and additional fellowship recognition (2018).

• Geoinformatics
• GIS
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Omid Abbasi is a Researcher at the Department of Geoinformatics (Z_GIS) within the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences at the University of Salzburg. His work focuses on integrating natural language processing (NLP) with geospatial data to enhance place-based analysis and recommendation systems. Key areas include semantic similarity measures in GIS, spatiotemporal modeling, and extracting spatial information from textual descriptions. His research emphasizes bridging textual and geospatial data, particularly in applications like location-based services, urban mobility analysis, and citizen satisfaction evaluation. Recent studies address topics such as LLMs' geographical representation reliability, pandemic impacts on urban environments, and tourist behavior modeling using geotagged photos. Abbasi has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2015, with notable work on conceptual spaces, spatial interaction models, and agent-based approaches in geo-social networks. He collaborates with the Z_GIS team on projects involving machine learning, human-centric GIS interfaces, and mobility prediction using social media data.