جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Clark, Adam Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Community Ecology
• Ecological Stability
• Grassland Ecology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Adam Thomas Clark is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Graz, Austria, where he leads research on ecological community stability, self-assembly, and persistence across spatial and temporal scales. He is affiliated with the Institute of Biology and the Department of Plant Sciences, focusing on predictive models of community ecology. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Minnesota under David Tilman, postdoctoral work at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and iDiv with Stan Harpole and Helmut Hillebrand, and undergraduate research at Harvard University's Museum of Comparative Zoology. His research interests span Community Ecology , Grassland and Plant Ecology , Ant Community Assembly , Biodiversity , and Theoretical Modeling . He investigates how ecological systems maintain stability despite disturbances, integrating field experiments, taxonomy, and data synthesis. His work has particular emphasis on tallgrass prairies in the US Midwest, Central European grasslands, and ant communities in the Caribbean and northeastern US. The recent publications and social media activity highlight a strong focus on ecological acclimation , coexistence mechanisms , landscape and historical ecology , climate change impacts , and food web dynamics . His work often bridges empirical data with theoretical frameworks to improve predictive ecology. He is actively involved in mentoring, having advertised funded PhD and postdoctoral positions, and collaborates with institutions across Europe. ORCID: 0000-0002-8843-3278 Homepage: adamclarktheecologist.com Social: Bluesky , Twitter , GitHub , Google Scholar Clark is engaged in broader academic discourse, commenting on faculty hiring practices, research evaluation, and scientific trust. He promotes interdisciplinary climate research and has contributed to studies on public perception of science and ecological resilience in marine and terrestrial systems.

Klemens Fellnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Partial Differential Equations
• Reaction-Diffusion Systems
• Kinetic Equations
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Klemens Fellner is a Professor of Mathematics/Computational Sciences and Group Leader of the Applied Analysis Group at the Institute of Mathematics and Scientific Computing, University of Graz. His research focuses on the analysis of partial differential equations and mathematical modeling across physics, chemistry, and biology. Research Interests: Prof. Fellner's work spans theoretical analysis of nonlinear PDEs (reaction-diffusion, kinetic, and non-local equations) using entropy/duality methods, with applications to: Biological systems (lipolysis, protein localization, stem-cell division) Physical processes (organic photovoltaics, semiconductor modeling) Collective behavior (swarming micro-organisms, aggregation dynamics) Interdisciplinary Mathematics-Arts collaborations Publication Trends: His recent articles (2018-2021) demonstrate strong focus on: Global existence and regularity for reaction-diffusion systems Convergence to equilibrium via entropy methods Drift-diffusion models in semiconductor physics Mathematical biology applications (prion dynamics, lipolysis) Novel approaches for non-local aggregation and hysteresis phenomena Research Leadership: Currently leads the Applied Analysis Group with members including postdocs and PhD students. Key projects: Doctoral School IGDK (International Graduate School) SFB Lipid Hydrolysis (Special Research Program) Mathematics and Arts collaborations Colibri research platform Supervises PhD candidate Reymart Lagunero studying generalized reaction-diffusion systems.

Thomas Blaschkeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Geosciences
• Geoinformatics
• Remote sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Blaschke is a Research Fellow at the Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS, University of Salzburg. His work bridges geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and sustainable urban systems, emphasizing object-based image analysis (OBIA) as a transformative paradigm in geographic information science. Research Areas : Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Spatial Research, Physical Geography, Cartography Blaschke’s publications highlight advancements in OBIA techniques, sustainable landscape management, and urban monitoring using geospatial technologies. His 2014 paper on Geographic Object-based Image Analysis (GEOBIA) demonstrates its integration into modern remote sensing workflows. He has received prestigious awards including the Christian-Doppler-Preis , Marie Curie Research Grant , and Fulbright Professorship , underscoring his international impact. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations, supported by grants from institutions like the European Commission and University of South Carolina. Scientific Awards : Christian-Doppler-Preis des Landes Salzburg Marie Curie Research Grant Förderungspreis der Österreichischen Geographischen Gesellschaft Fulbright Professorship Provost Grant of the University of South Carolina

Patrick Sakdapolrakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Population Geography
• Environmental Change
• Migration Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Patrick Sakdapolrak is a Professor of Population Geography and Demography at the University of Vienna's Department of Geography and Regional Research, within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy. He serves as Head of the Working Group on Population Geography and Demography and Vice-Director of Doctoral Studies (SPL 45). His research focuses on the interplay of population dynamics, environmental change, and development, particularly migration and health in vulnerable contexts. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bonn, with earlier studies at Heidelberg University and the University of Wollongong. Research Interests: Conceptual: Vulnerability, resilience, livelihoods, translocality, Bourdieu's practice theory Thematic: Human-environment relations, migration, health Regional: South Asia (India), Southeast Asia (Thailand), East Africa (Kenya) Current Projects include the HABITABLE initiative exploring climate change and social tipping points. His work emphasizes translocal social resilience and migration as adaptation strategies. Recent publications address climate migration, habitability, and translocal networks' role in innovation and adaptation. He actively engages in policy-relevant research and global collaborations.

Gaspar Jorgeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Geography
• Urban and Regional Studies
• Electoral Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gaspar Jorge is a full Professor of Geography at the University of Lisbon, affiliated with the Faculty of Letters and the Department of Geography. He holds the rank of Professor in-cathedra since 1979 and has served as Visiting Professor at institutions like the Technical University of Lisbon and international universities such as Umeå (Sweden) and Paris-Nanterre (France). His academic career spans over five decades, with extensive contributions to Human Geography, Urban Studies, and Electoral Geography. Education includes a PhD in Human Geography from the University of Lisbon (1972), postgraduate studies at Lund University (Sweden), and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of León (Spain). He has authored over 200 publications, focusing on urban dynamics, European integration, and regional development. Notable works include studies on Lisbon's metropolitan area, Portugal's electoral geography, and the impact of telecommunications on regional growth. His research interests emphasize the interplay between society, territory, and urbanization. He has led national and international projects, including VALIS (Lisbon urban valorization) and analyses of Portugal's regional policies. Awards include membership in the Academia Europaea and the Lisbon Academy of Sciences. Professional roles include chairing the National Committee of Geography and co-directing the journal Finisterra . His work bridges academic research with policy, addressing issues like sustainable urban development, electoral behavior, and Portugal's geopolitical positioning within Europe.

• Architectural Theory
• Cultural Studies
• Media Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel Gethmann is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Architectural Theory, Art and Cultural Studies at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz). His research focuses on architectural theory, cultural studies, and media studies, particularly exploring the Graz School of Architecture, infraordinary spaces, and historical architectural practices. Recent publications analyze topics such as colonial typologies at the Vienna World's Fair 1873, computational architecture, and the intersection of design theory with sustainability. His work spans interdisciplinary studies connecting architecture with media history, political resistance, and cultural memory. Key research themes include: Architectural theory and the Graz School Media and communication in architectural design Historical and political dimensions of architecture Infraordinary and peripheral spaces Institutional critique in design practices Technological integration in architecture

Peter Haggettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban and Regional Geography
• Quantitative Methods in Human Geography
• Epidemiological Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Haggett was a renowned geographer and Emeritus Professor of Urban and Regional Geography at the University of Bristol. His career spanned over five decades, including roles as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (1975–1980), Head of Department at Cambridge University (1966–1975), and visiting professorships at institutions worldwide. He specialized in urban geography, quantitative methods, and epidemiological geography, co-authoring seminal works like Models in Geography and Spatial Diffusion . Haggett’s research extended to understanding disease spread through geographical frameworks, supported by the Wellcome Trust. Education: A Cambridge graduate, he taught at University College London (1955–1957) and Cambridge University (1957–1966). He held honorary degrees from multiple universities and received prestigious awards including the Royal Geographical Society’s Patron’s Gold Medal and the Prix International de Geographie. Research Interests: His work focused on three pillars: geographical discipline theory, quantitative spatial analysis, and disease geography. He pioneered methodologies for spatial diffusion models and applied them to influenza, AIDS, and measles epidemics. Collaborating with Prof Andrew Cliff, he produced influential atlases mapping disease distributions. Awards and Honors: Recipient of the Scottish Gold Medal, International Geographical Union’s Lauréat d’Honneur, and honorary fellowships. His contributions were recognized through a festschrift volume Diffusing Geography (1995). Advisory Roles: Served as Vice Chancellor of the University of Bristol, British Academy Vice President, and advisor to global health institutions like the WHO and CDC. He established Progress in Physical Geography and Progress in Human Geography journals. Labs and Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary research with epidemiologists, including visiting roles at the CDC and WHO. His work bridged geography and public health, influencing global disease policy.

Jozsef Csicsvariمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hippocampal physiology
• Large scale neuronal recordings and their analysis
• Learning and memory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jozsef Csicsvari is a Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA), where he leads a research group focused on Systems Neuroscience since 2011. Prior to this, he held positions as MRC Senior Scientist at the University of Oxford (2003-2011) and Postdoctoral Fellow at Rutgers University (1999-2002). His academic journey began with a PhD in Behavioral and Neural Sciences from Rutgers University in 1999 and a Diploma in Informatics from the Technical University of Budapest. His research interests center on memory formation and neuronal circuit mechanisms , particularly how hippocampal networks implement spatial learning and memory stabilization . His group investigates the mnenomic role of neuronal populations in brain regions involved in spatial memory, using optogenetics and multi-neuronal recordings during spatial tasks and sleep. Key themes include hippocampal oscillations , cell assembly interactions , and neuronal plasticity . Scientific trends in his recent publications reveal a deep exploration of theta oscillations , hippocampal-prefrontal interactions , and spatial memory coding . His work employs optogenetic techniques to dissect neuronal circuit dynamics and memory reactivation mechanisms. Honors and Awards include the ERC Starting Grant (Consolidator level) and the Title of Professor in Neuroscience at the University of Oxford. His advisory role extends to 6 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers at ISTA. He also contributes to scientific governance as Head of IST Animal Welfare Council and Editorial Board member of PLOS Biology.

• Bayesian Statistics
• Cluster Analysis
• Data Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bettina Grün is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Institute for Statistics and Mathematics at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). Her research focuses on Bayesian mixture models, cluster analysis, and applying statistical methods to sustainability, tourism, and environmental studies. She has led multiple research projects, including studies on environmental behavior in tourism and advanced text modeling in economics. Grün holds a PhD in Technical Mathematics from TU Wien (2006) and a Habilitation in Statistics from Johannes Kepler University Linz (2012). She has authored over 150 publications in top journals like Journal of Environmental Management and Expert Systems with Applications . Her work emphasizes practical applications, such as reducing hotel waste through behavioral interventions and developing R packages like movMF and circlus for statistical clustering. Grün has received awards including the AIEST Best Contribution Award (2019) and the MRS Silver Medal (2016). Grün teaches courses on statistical modeling and leads projects like Analysis of Central Bank Communication (2022–2026) and Environmentally Friendly Behavior in Tourism (2019–2024).

Michal Piovarciمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computer Graphics
• Computational Fabrication
• Haptic Reproduction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michal Piovarci is a Researcher (Postdoc) at ETH Zurich's Computational Design Lab led by Bernd Bickel. He holds a Ph.D. from USI Lugano (2020) under Piotr Didyk, receiving the Eurographics PhD Award for his thesis on Perception-Aware Computational Fabrication. His research focuses on computer graphics, computational fabrication, and haptic/appearance reproduction, emphasizing perception-driven solutions. Education: Ph.D., USI Lugano (2020) Previous postdoc at ISTA's Visual Computing Group Research interests include 3D Printing Innovations Haptic Feedback Systems Material Perception Modeling Directional Surface Design Professional Activities: Area chair at ACM Symposium on Computational Fabrication (2024), program committee roles at SIGGRAPH, SAP, and Eurographics. Organized Computational Fabrication Seminars (2021-2022). Grants: SNSF Project Funding (CHF 1M, 2025-2029) and FWF Lise Meitner Grant (2022-2023). Teaching: Taught Scientific Machine Learning for Design (ETH Zurich, 2024) Computational Fabrication (TU Wien, 2022)

Kornelia Hahnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural Dynamics
• Digital Communication
• Intimate Relationships
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kornelia Hahn is Professor of General Sociology and Sociological Theory at the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Sociology and Social Geography . Current roles include Chair of the Doctorate Curriculum Committee and co-coordinator of the ESA Research Network 29 Social Theory. PhD and Habilitation (venia legendi) from the University of Bonn, Germany Trained in Sociology, Modern German Literature, and General Linguistics Her research focuses on cultural dynamics through material, historical, and semiotic perspectives , examining (digital) communication, intimate relationships, political public spheres, and embodied service/fashion industries. Recent conference talks analyze fashion supply chains , platform economy privacy , and digital transformation in public spheres. Publications include the 2024 article Intimacy and the Transformation of the Public Sphere (Theory, Culture & Society) and the 2021 monograph Social Digitalization: Persistent Transformations Beyond Digital Technology . She co-edits the book series Media Cultures in the Digital Age (Springer Nature). Award for Outstanding Achievement in Lecturing (Leuphana University Lüneburg) Award for Outstanding Achievement in Publishing (Leuphana University Lüneburg) Teaching expertise in Sociological Theory, Sociology of Culture, Digital Communication, Fashion Industries, and Interpretive Methods. Serves as reviewer for German Research Foundation DFG , Einstein Foundation Berlin , and multiple international journals (Journal of Consumer Culture, Austrian Journal of Sociology, etc.).

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.

• Forest Ecosystems
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Water Resource Protection
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roland Köck is a Professor at the Institut für Waldbau , Department für Agrarwissenschaften, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna. His work focuses on adaptive forest management under climate change, water resource protection , and forest ecosystem dynamics . Key Projects: Dynamic forest site classification, PROLINE-CE/CAMARO-D initiatives, and karst hydrology studies. Research Trends: Analysis of 15 recent publications highlights expertise in silvicultural resilience , GIS-based hydrotope modeling , tree species adaptation , and groundwater protection . Scientific Engagement: Over 37 lectures across 8 countries, including keynote addresses at international conferences like IUFRO and EGU. Policy Contributions: Authored best practice manuals for EU-funded projects (PROLINE-CE, CAMARO-D) and national stakeholders.

• Machine Learning
• Computational Biology
• Medical Informatics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Günter Klambauer is a Professor at the Institute for Machine Learning , Johannes Kepler University Linz, and leads the LIT Artificial Intelligence Lab in Austria. His research bridges artificial intelligence with life sciences , focusing on deep learning applications in retinal imaging , drug discovery , and hydrological modeling . Affiliation: JKU Institute for Machine Learning & LIT Artificial Intelligence Lab Key Research Areas: Medical Imaging AI, Biological Sequence Modeling, Generative Models for Molecules, Time-Series Forecasting His recent publications highlight extended LSTM architectures (xLSTM) for biological sequence modeling, contrastive learning in retinal imaging, and in-context learning for low-data drug discovery. He has pioneered frameworks like TiRex for zero-shot forecasting and LaM-SLidE for spatial dynamical systems. Scientific Awards: Austrian Life Science Award (2012) Award of Excellence (2014) ELLIS Society Scholar (2020) Director, ELLIS Machine Learning for Molecules Discovery Program (2023) Professor Klambauer collaborates extensively on AI-driven biomedical projects , including retinal image analysis and antibody design, while advancing foundational neural network architectures for diverse domains from healthcare to climate modeling.

• Diophantine Approximation
• Geometry of Numbers
• Parametric Approximation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Leonhard Summerer is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics . His research primarily focuses on Diophantine Approximation , Geometry of Numbers , and Parametric Approximation . His work explores the Approximation Property in parametric settings, Lattice Theory , and Linear Dependence in number theory. Recent publications include studies on Jarník’s identity, simultaneous approximation to multiple reals, and geometric interpretations of number-theoretic problems. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and contributed chapters to educational books such as 77-mal Mathematik für Zwischendurch , emphasizing mathematical outreach and pedagogical innovation . Active in academic discourse, he has delivered talks on topics like Packings and Tilings in Z and Simultane Approximation m reeller Zahlen since 2006.