Prof. Dr. Matthias Weidlich is a faculty member at Humboldt University of Berlin within the Institute of Computer Science under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences . His research focuses on Process Mining , Complex Event Processing , and Data Privacy with applications in Business Process Management and Scientific Workflows . Research Interests: Business Process Management and Process Mining Complex Event Processing and Stream Data Analysis Data Privacy and Security in Process Systems Scientific Workflow Systems and User Behavior Heterogeneous Network Embeddings Algorithm Design and Optimization Recent Publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in: Efficient stream processing techniques Privacy-preserving process mining frameworks Scientific workflow analysis tools Graph neural network applications Multi-modal data integration Adaptive querying systems Contact: Office: Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin Phone: 030 2093-41277 Email: matthias.weidlich@hu-berlin.de Web: hu.berlin/data
Xin Peng is a Professor and Deputy Dean at the School of Computer Science, Fudan University, China. He leads the CodeWisdom research team focusing on intelligent software engineering techniques for development, maintenance, and operation of software systems. His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science (2001-2006) and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (1997-2001), both from Fudan University. He progressed through the academic ranks from Assistant Professor (2006-2010) to Associate Professor (2010-2015) and finally to Professor (2015-present). Professor Peng's research interests span Software Analytics, Intelligent Software Development, Microservice systems, and AIOps. His work leverages AI technologies including deep learning and knowledge graphs to develop intelligent software engineering techniques. A significant portion of his recent work focuses on applying Large Language Models to various software engineering tasks, including vulnerability detection, API usage analysis, and test automation. His publication record shows a clear trend toward increasingly sophisticated applications of AI in software engineering, with recent work heavily featuring LLMs for tasks ranging from vulnerability patch porting to resource leak detection. The research spans multiple domains including microservice systems, automotive software, and Web of Things security. Best Paper Award of ICSM 2011 ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Award of ASE 2018 and 2021 IEEE TCSE Distinguished Paper Award of ICSME 2018, 2019, and 2020 IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering Best Paper award for 2018 Professor Peng serves in numerous leadership roles including Deputy Director of CCF Technical Committee on Software Engineering, Co-Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Software: Evolution and Process, and Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Software Engineering and Methodology. He has been actively involved in program committees for major software engineering conferences including ICSE, ASE, ESEC/FSE, and ICSME. He leads the CodeWisdom research team at Fudan University, which has developed several benchmark systems including TrainTicket for microservice research. The team's work bridges academic research with industrial applications, particularly in microservice systems analysis and intelligent software development tools.
Xin Wang is a Professor at Fudan University's School of Computer Science, specifically within the Department of Communication Science and Engineering and affiliated with the State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System in Shanghai, China. With 185 publications spanning two decades (2003-2025), Wang maintains an exceptionally active research profile, particularly evident in recent high-output years including 22 publications in 2019, 19 in 2021, and 13 in 2024. The research portfolio demonstrates deep collaboration networks, most notably with Yang Chen (45 co-authored papers), Yangfan Zhou, and Qingyuan Gong. Wang's research spans multiple critical areas in computer science, with significant contributions to networking systems (particularly CDN optimization, HTTP/3 implementation, and IPv6 infrastructure), software engineering (focusing on work rhythms, testing methodologies, and GUI analysis), mobile applications (including healthcare implementations and accessibility features), and security (especially account security and fraud detection in e-commerce). The interdisciplinary nature of the work is evident through applications in healthcare, e-commerce, campus safety, and IoT systems. Analysis of recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong trend toward practical system implementations addressing real-world challenges. The research demonstrates a consistent pattern of moving from theoretical foundations to deployable solutions, with particular emphasis on optimizing performance in networking systems, enhancing security in digital platforms, and improving user experience across diverse application domains. The work frequently incorporates machine learning techniques to solve complex system problems while maintaining practical applicability. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the publication records, the extensive collaboration network spanning multiple institutions in China and internationally suggests substantial research funding support. The consistent publication output across top venues including IEEE/ACM Transactions, INFOCOM, SIGCOMM, and ICSE indicates sustained research productivity and impact.
Dr. rer. nat. Joscha Grüger is a researcher at the Experience-based Learning Systems department of the University of Trier . His work bridges artificial intelligence, medical informatics, and software engineering, focusing on AI-driven solutions for healthcare and data-intensive applications. Current research projects include: KI-AIM : AI-based anonymization in medicine KIAFlex : Interactive AI assistance for predictive and flexible control in discharge management DaTreFo : Encrypted data stewardship for medical research Pre-OnkoCase : Case-oriented decision support for skin cancer treatment His publications highlight expertise in probabilistic programming, IoT-enhanced event logs, and clinical decision support systems. Collaborations span international conferences like Petri Nets 2025, ICCBR, and RCIS. Contact: Joscha.Grueger@dfki.de .
Xiaofei Xie is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information Systems at Singapore Management University (SMU), where he has been employed since 2022. Prior to this position, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore from 2018 to 2021. His research primarily focuses on program analysis, software testing, vulnerability detection, and quality assurance of AI systems. SMU is ranked No. 9 (No. 5 in Asia) in the Software Engineering category according to CSRankings. Dr. Xie's research interests span multiple critical areas in software engineering and AI systems. His work on program analysis includes detecting non-termination bugs and developing practical methods like EndWatch for real-world software. In software testing, he has made significant contributions to deep learning systems testing, autonomous driving systems testing, and smart contract security. His research on vulnerability detection encompasses various aspects of AI security, including backdoor attacks, adversarial examples, and security testing for web-based deep learning frameworks. His quality assurance work for AI systems includes developing metrics for robustness evaluation and creating testing methodologies for diverse AI applications. Dr. Xie's publication record shows a strong trend toward integrating large language models with traditional software engineering techniques. His recent work demonstrates increasing focus on testing autonomous systems, securing AI models, and applying advanced machine learning techniques to traditional software engineering problems. The research spans multiple domains including deep learning frameworks, smart contracts, autonomous driving systems, and federated learning environments. Among his notable achievements are multiple ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Awards (ASE 2019, ASE 2023, ISSTA 2022), the ACM Tianjin Doctoral Dissertation Award 2019, and the Best Paper Award at APSEC 2020. His work has been accepted to top-tier conferences including ICSE, FSE, ASE, ISSTA, and security venues like USENIX Security. Dr. Xie actively serves the academic community as a PC co-chair for ICECCS 2025 and as a program committee member for numerous prestigious conferences including ICSE, FSE, ASE, ISSTA, and AAAI. He has also organized workshops such as the Workshop on AI and Software Testing/Analysis (AISTA) and served as Guest Editor for special issues on AI security. His service demonstrates leadership in bridging software engineering with AI and security research communities.
Ingo Weber is a Professor affiliated with Technische Universität München (TU Munich) and Fraunhofer Gesellschaft. His research focuses on blockchain technology, business process management (BPM), and artificial intelligence (AI), with a particular emphasis on integrating these fields. He has held former positions at TU Berlin, CSIRO Data61, and other institutions. Current affiliations: TU Munich and Fraunhofer Gesellschaft Former affiliations: TU Berlin, CSIRO Sydney, University of New South Wales, SAP Research, and University of Massachusetts Amherst Research interests include blockchain applications in business processes, process mining, AI-driven systems, and sustainability-oriented process analysis. His work explores topics such as blockchain scalability, data confidentiality, and cost-efficient process execution on next-generation blockchains like Algorand. He has pioneered frameworks like SOPA for sustainability analysis and FhGenie for confidentiality-preserving AI. Key contributions include over 200 publications in journals like IEEE Access, Future Generation Computer Systems, and ACM Transactions on Management Information Systems. Recent work emphasizes AI-augmented BPM systems and the application of large language models (LLMs) in scientific contexts. Notable projects include blockchain-based process execution engines (e.g., Caterpillar), platform architectures for multi-tenant blockchain systems, and frameworks for evaluating payment channel networks. He has collaborated extensively with industry partners and academic institutions globally.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rüdiger Kapitza serves as a Professor and Chair of Computer Science 4 (Systems Software) at Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). His extensive research portfolio spans trusted execution environments, Byzantine fault tolerance, blockchain technology, and secure systems. Kapitza actively contributes to the academic community through program committee roles for major conferences including OSDI, Middleware, EuroSys, and DSN. His research interests focus on creating secure, reliable systems through the integration of hardware security features with distributed systems. Kapitza investigates how trusted computing can enhance system security while maintaining performance, particularly for critical applications. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations across domains including cloud infrastructure, edge computing, and transportation systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent innovation in trusted execution environments, distributed consensus protocols, and secure virtualization. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from early work on adaptive services to current focus on hardware-assisted security solutions. Key themes include making distributed systems more robust through trusted components, optimizing energy efficiency in heterogeneous systems, and developing practical security solutions for real-world applications. Prof. Kapitza's standing in the systems research community is evidenced by his service on program committees for top-tier conferences. His work has been published in prestigious venues including OSDI, EuroSys, Middleware, and DSN, reflecting significant impact in both academic and industrial contexts. He leads the Systems Software research group at FAU, mentoring students and collaborating with researchers worldwide. The group addresses fundamental challenges in systems security, reliability, and performance, with applications ranging from drone data recording to railway systems and secure cloud services. His team develops practical tools and frameworks that advance the state of the art in systems research.
Gyunam Park is a Research Group Lead and Process and Data Scientist at Fraunhofer FIT and a Scientific Assistant at the Chair of Process and Data Science at RWTH Aachen University, a leading institution in computer science and engineering. He is actively involved in both research and teaching, contributing to the advancement of process mining, data science, and artificial intelligence. His work bridges academic research and industrial applications, particularly in SAP ERP systems and digital twins of organizations. Research Interests: Gyunam Park’s research focuses on Action-Oriented Process Mining (AOPM) , Object-Centric Process Analysis , and Responsible Machine Learning . He aims to transform process mining insights into actionable management decisions, ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance. His work enables organizations to monitor operational constraints, generate corrective actions, and assess their impact using data-driven methods. Publication Trends: His recent publications emphasize object-centric approaches to process mining, predictive monitoring, constraint checking, and integration with AI planning. There is a strong trend toward preserving structural information in event logs, improving machine learning performance, and applying these techniques to real-world systems like SAP ERP and after-sales service processes. Scientific Awards: No awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, Gyunam Park leads research projects and collaborates with industry partners such as Samsung Electronics and SAP. His projects involve root cause analysis, resource optimization, and educational data mining. He has developed open-source tools like ProAct and OCPA , indicating active grant or institutional support for software development and research dissemination. Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the Process and Data Science (PADS) group led by Prof. Wil van der Aalst at RWTH Aachen University and leads a research group at Fraunhofer FIT. These teams focus on cutting-edge research in process mining, data science, and AI, with strong industry collaborations and regular contributions to top conferences and journals.
Nane Kratzke is a Professor at Lübeck University of Applied Sciences, specializing in cloud computing and cloud-native applications. His research addresses practical challenges in container orchestration, cloud security, and vendor lock-in for small and medium enterprises. He holds a Diplom in Computer Science and a Doctorate in Natural Sciences, though specific institutions are not documented in available sources. Research interests include cloud-native architecture design, Kubernetes orchestration, moving target defenses for cloud security, and cost modeling of cloud services. His work bridges academic research and industry needs, particularly for SMEs seeking cloud portability through multi-cloud strategies and runtime transferability. Analysis of recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a strategic shift toward AI-driven cloud management techniques like prompt engineering, building on foundational contributions in cloud observability, security mechanisms, and transferability frameworks established between 2016-2021. Key recurring themes include mitigating vendor lock-in and enabling seamless application migration across cloud environments. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information sources. Details regarding graduate student advising, research grants, and laboratory facilities are not specified in current datasets, though his publications on programming assessment tools indicate engagement with computer science education.
Jacky Wai Keung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at City University of Hong Kong with extensive industry connections across the Asia Pacific region. He leads the Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering Research Group (AiSE) and serves as Chairman of IEEE Computer Society Hong Kong Chapter and Vice-President of Hong Kong STEM Education Alliance. Prof. Keung received his B.Sc.(Hons) in Computer Science from the University of Sydney and Ph.D. in Software Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia, before working as a Research Scientist at NICTA (now DATA61, CSIRO) in Sydney. His research spans software engineering, data science, AI, FinTech, machine learning, blockchain systems, and large language models for code generation and analysis. His recent work focuses on applying large language models to software engineering challenges, with publications examining code translation, anomaly detection, and autonomous driving system testing. The research shows a strong trend toward practical applications of AI in software development processes, particularly in FinTech and autonomous systems domains. Among his numerous accolades, Prof. Keung has been named in Stanford's top 2% most highly cited scientists for both 2022 and 2023, received the President's Teaching Excellence Award in 2020, and earned multiple IEEE best paper awards. His editorial service includes roles as Area Editor for Journal of Systems and Software since 2017 and Associate Editor for Information and Software Technology since 2020. Prof. Keung has successfully secured over HK$20 million in research funding through GRF, ITF, and TDG grants, including major projects like 'Smart Intelligent Process Automation for the Mortgage Lending Industry' (HK$2.62 million) and 'Software Data Analytics and Blockchain Technological Advancements' (HK$6 million). His industry collaborations have significantly enhanced student opportunities, with CS student starting salaries increasing by over 15% year-on-year for the past three years. He currently leads multiple research initiatives including RealisticCodeBench for evaluating LLMs in code generation and FedLAD for federated log anomaly detection, with several active projects focused on AI-enhanced InsurTech systems and deep probabilistic reasoning using deep learning.
Sebastián Ferrada is an Assistant Professor at the Data & Artificial Intelligence Initiative of Universidad de Chile. He also serves as Young Researcher at the Institute for Foundational Research on Data (IMFD) and Collaborating Researcher at the National Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CENIA). His research focuses on Knowledge Graphs, with special emphasis on extraction, management, and applications for querying, browsing, and AI systems. His academic background includes: PhD in Computer Science (2021), Universidad de Chile MSc in Computer Science (2017), Universidad de Chile BEng in Computer Science (2017), Universidad de Chile Sebastián's research explores several key areas: Multimedia Databases with applications to Wikimedia Commons images Graph Databases and Knowledge Graphs construction Federated Data Management across heterogeneous RDF sources SPARQL query extensions for similarity-based operations Graph data management and compression techniques His recent publications demonstrate strong trends in knowledge graph construction, similarity-based querying, and efficient graph data management. These works combine theoretical advancements with practical implementations in real-world systems like IMGpedia and MillenniumDB. Scientific achievements include: Best Paper Award at CoopIS 2023 Best Demonstration Award runner-up at SIGMOD/PODS 2024 Best Student Paper (Resources Track) and Best Poster at ISWC 2017 First prize in CLEI 2017 for his Master's thesis Sebastián currently leads the Fondecyt project on graph data management and contributes to the U-Inicia project on AI processes in graph databases. He serves on the editorial board of Transactions on Graph Data and Knowledge.
Prof. Georg Neugebauer is a Professor at RWTH Aachen University, specializing in cybersecurity, privacy-preserving protocols, and secure multi-party computation. His research focuses on developing frameworks for secure data reconciliation, enhancing information security management systems, and addressing cybersecurity challenges in AI, industrial systems, and smart environments. Research Interests: Secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Privacy-Preserving Systems Cybersecurity Education & Training Artificial Intelligence in Security Management Industrial IoT and Operational Technology (OT) Security Digital Forensics and Incident Response Recent work highlights a shift towards cybersecurity education initiatives (e.g., CampusQuest ), AI-driven security solutions, and addressing vulnerabilities in public AI tools. His frameworks like SMC-MuSe have advanced MPC applications for multi-set operations. His publications span conferences such as ARES, ICISSP, and AHFE, addressing topics from smart building protocol security to forensic triage tools. Collaboration with researchers like Schuba, Höner, and Meyer marks his interdisciplinary approach to solving real-world security challenges.
Marlon Dumas is a leading researcher in business process management and process mining at the University of Tartu, Estonia. With over 467 publications spanning from 1997 to 2025, his work has significantly advanced methodologies in business process analysis, simulation, and optimization. His research bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, developing tools and frameworks that enable organizations to analyze and optimize operational processes. Dumas's primary research interests include business process management, process mining, business process simulation, prescriptive process monitoring, and data-aware business processes. He has pioneered methods for modeling resource availability, activity delays, and waiting times in business processes. His work on prescriptive process monitoring addresses critical challenges such as resource constraints, uncertainty in predictions, and causal effect estimation for interventions. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward integrating artificial intelligence with business process management, particularly exploring the application of large language models to process optimization, monitoring, and redesign tasks. His research demonstrates consistent innovation, with publications appearing in top venues including Information Systems, Data & Knowledge Engineering, and the International Conference on Business Process Management. Dumas has developed several influential tools including SIMOD for automated discovery of business process simulation models, Optimos for simulation-driven process optimization, and Kairos for prescriptive monitoring. His collaborative network is extensive, featuring frequent co-authorship with prominent researchers including Marcello La Rosa, Luciano García-Bañuelos, Fabrizio Maria Maggi, and Wil M. P. van der Aalst. His work on privacy-preserving process mining, particularly regarding differentially private release of event logs, addresses critical challenges in applying process mining techniques while maintaining data privacy and compliance with regulations like GDPR. Dumas's research continues to push boundaries, with recent work exploring the integration of large language models with business process management systems, suggesting an ongoing commitment to advancing the field through innovative applications of emerging technologies.
Ralf Hagemann is a Lecturer/Research Associate at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, specifically within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science . His academic work combines Embedded Systems , Software Engineering , and innovative teaching methods like Problem-Based Learning . He actively develops educational hardware and tools for engineering education. Embedded Systems Board design (STMNucleo32-Baseboard) Problem-oriented curriculum development for computer science students Qt-based visualization frameworks for algorithm training His research spans geometric algorithms (2013 dissertation), digital signal processing (1991 thesis), and domain-specific programming languages (1997 PIPL invention). Recent publications focus on multicultural engineering education and cost-effective product development . As a part-time faculty member , he leads technical workshops and contributes to European Project Semester initiatives. His 1991 Diplomarbeit at Fachhochschule Bielefeld laid foundations for his work in hardware-software integration . He regularly demonstrates his MpC-Bildschirmstellwerk software at international model railway exhibitions (2008-2016) and has published in journals like MIBA digital Extra and Eisenbahn Kurier .
Michael Lyu is a Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong specializing in software engineering with a focus on cloud reliability, AIOps, and log analysis. His research bridges the gap between theoretical advances and practical industrial applications in large-scale cloud systems. His research interests span Software Engineering , Cloud Computing Reliability , AIOps , and Log Analysis . Dr. Lyu's work addresses critical challenges in modern cloud operations, including failure diagnosis, anomaly detection, and reliability engineering. His recent research has pivoted toward leveraging large language models for software engineering tasks, particularly in code generation and log analysis. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to major software engineering conferences (ASE, ICSE, ESEC/FSE) from 2018-2025, with a noticeable increase in LLM-related research since 2023. The trend shows a clear evolution from traditional software engineering topics toward AI-driven approaches for cloud operations. ICSE 2021 Keynote: "Reliability-Driven AIOps for Cloud Resilience" ASE 2023: Maat: Performance Metric Anomaly Anticipation for Cloud Services ASE 2024: LILAC: Log Parsing using LLMs with Adaptive Parsing Cache Dr. Lyu actively mentors students, with numerous co-authored publications showing his advisees as first authors. His work receives significant attention in both academic and industrial software engineering communities, addressing practical problems faced by large-scale cloud service providers. His research group appears focused on developing data-driven approaches for improving cloud system reliability through advanced analytics of logs, traces, and KPIs.
