جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Hydrogeology
• Groundwater flow and transport modelling
• Contaminant hydrogeology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Rüde is Universitätsprofessor for Hydrogeology at RWTH Aachen University , Germany, where he leads the Hydrogeology group within the Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering. Holding the chair since 2005, he also serves as Managing Director of the Vereinigung Aachener Geowissenschaftler e.V. and has previously been Vice-President (2008-2014) and Executive Council member (2000-2008) of the International Mine Water Association (IMWA). Education 2004 – Privatdozent (Dr. rer. nat. habil.), University of Munich 1995 – Dr. rer. nat., University of Karlsruhe 1991 – Diplom-Geologe, University of Karlsruhe Research focus Professor Rüde’s work centres on understanding and modelling flow and reactive transport in complex aquifer systems . Key themes include: Contaminant hydrogeology – behaviour of geogenic arsenic and uranium in groundwater Groundwater protection and remediation – risk assessment and mitigation strategies Mine-water management – acid mine drainage, dewatering-well clogging, post-mining landscapes Tracer and hydraulic testing – field experiments to quantify subsurface heterogeneity Numerical modelling – high-performance simulation of multi-aquifer systems and karst His research spans Europe (Germany, Austria, Netherlands), Latin America (Mexico, Indonesia) and South-East Asia, frequently in close collaboration with local universities and industry partners. Publication trends Since 2010, Rüde has published extensively on geogenic contamination (As, U, F) in sedimentary and volcanic aquifers, mine-water impacts , and karst hydraulics . Recent work (2022-24) highlights advanced environmental tracers (gadolinium), transboundary groundwater issues, and the sustainable management of post-mining landscapes under climate change. Numerical models range from site-scale dewatering optimisation to catchment-scale coupled flow-transport simulations. Scientific awards & recognition Best Teaching Award 2010 – RWTH Aachen University Best Teaching Award 2012 – RWTH Aachen University Best Teaching Award 2014 – RWTH Aachen University Supervision & academic service Since 1998 he has taught hydrogeology through lectures, seminars, laboratory and field courses, and computer-based modelling labs. To date he has supervised: 13 PhD candidates 34 Diploma students 57 MSc students 63 BSc students He is Chairman of the Study Commission for the BSc programme in Georesources Management at RWTH Aachen, ensuring curriculum development and quality assurance. Laboratory & field infrastructure His group operates modern hydrochemical laboratories for trace-element analyses and maintains field stations for tracer experiments in Germany, Mexico and Indonesia. High-performance computing resources (in collaboration with the Jülich Supercomputing Centre) enable large-scale groundwater modelling and Monte-Carlo uncertainty assessments.

• Numerical Relativity
• Gravitational Wave Astronomy
• Black Hole Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Harald Pfeiffer is a Professor at the University of Potsdam and Group Leader in the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity department at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam. His research focuses on numerical relativity and gravitational wave astrophysics, particularly simulations of black hole and neutron star mergers to interpret observations from detectors like LIGO and Virgo. He holds a PhD from Cornell University and has held academic roles at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics (2009–2017). Notably, he was elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2023 for his contributions to numerical relativity. His expertise includes developing computational tools to solve Einstein’s equations on supercomputers and analyzing gravitational wave data. Key interests include understanding spacetime behavior during mergers, improving waveform models, and preparing for future detectors like LISA. He collaborates extensively with international initiatives such as the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. Selected Awards: Fellow of the American Physical Society (2023) Research and Grants: His work bridges theoretical advances and observational data, contributing to waveform catalogs and detector sensitivity improvements. He leads a team advancing numerical relativity techniques for next-generation gravitational wave astronomy. Labs/Teams: Leads the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity group at the Max Planck Institute, fostering interdisciplinary research in gravitational wave science.

Estela Suarezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• high performance computing (HPC)
• heterogeneous HPC system architectures
• modular supercomputing architecture (MSA)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Estela Suarez is a Professor of High Performance Computing at the Institute for Computer Science, University of Bonn (W2 in the Jülich Model) and Joint Lead of the Division "Novel System Architecture Design" at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH. She also leads the Research Group "Next Generation Architectures and Prototypes" at JSC and serves as Spokesperson of Helmholtz Information Program 1, Topic 2. Currently on sabbatical during the 2024/2025 and 2025 academic years, she remains active in research leadership roles. 2010: PhD in Physics from University of Geneva, Switzerland 2004: Master in Physics, Specialization in Astrophysics, University Complutense of Madrid, Spain Professor Suarez specializes in high performance computing with particular expertise in heterogeneous HPC system architectures and modular supercomputing architecture (MSA). Her research spans hardware prototyping and evaluation, system software development, operational data analysis, and co-design methodologies. She has pioneered approaches to address hardware heterogeneity through system-wide orchestration of diverse computing resources, enabling more efficient scientific computing across multiple domains. Her work bridges theoretical computer architecture with practical implementation challenges in exascale computing environments, focusing on real-world applications that require specialized hardware configurations. Professor Suarez's publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work on the DEEP project (2016) through the development of modular supercomputing concepts (2019-2021) to current applications across diverse scientific domains (2022-2024). Her recent publications demonstrate how modular architectures can be effectively applied to climate modeling, neuroscience simulations, quantum chemistry calculations, and other computationally intensive fields. This trend highlights her focus on practical implementation challenges and the growing importance of adaptable computing architectures in modern scientific research. 2023/2024 Lehrpreis der Universität Bonn: UniBonn teaching award Professor Suarez has secured significant research funding through major projects including NUMERIQS (Projects A05, B02, and Z02), European Processor Initiative (EPI), DEEP-SEA (Software for Exascale Architectures), IFCES2 (optimization of simulation algorithms for exascale supercomputers), and AIDAS (virtual laboratory between Forschungszentrum Jülich and CEA on AI and data analytics). While currently not accepting new students due to sabbatical, she has previously mentored graduate students in high performance computing techniques and has delivered numerous invited lectures at international conferences. Professor Suarez leads the "Next Generation Architectures and Prototypes" research group at JSC and serves as Joint Lead of the "Novel System Architecture Design" division. She chairs the Research and Innovation Advisory Group (RIAG) from EuroHPC Joint Undertaking since 2024. Her work involves close collaboration with international research teams on advancing supercomputing architectures, including contributions to the University of Bonn's new HPC system "Marvin" which ranks on both the TOP500 and GREEN500 lists.

Max Pellertمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Social Science
• Digital Traces
• Affective Expression
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Max Pellert is a computational social scientist and cognitive scientist with faculty appointments at multiple institutions. Since 2022, he has served as an Assistant Professor at the Chair for Data Science in the Economic and Social Sciences at the University of Mannheim . He previously held an interim Professor position at the University of Konstanz and an Assistant Researcher role at Sony Computer Science Laboratories Rome. His work bridges computational methods with social science theory. Education M.Sc., University of Vienna (2017) in Middle European interdisciplinary Master's program in Cognitive Science (with distinction) Ph.D., Medical University of Vienna (2022) in Medical Informatics, Biostatistics & Complex Systems Research interests center on Computational Social Science , Digital Traces , and Natural Language Processing for emotion and sentiment analysis. He develops Temporal Adapters for tracking longitudinal emotional patterns and FAULTANA pipeline for polarization studies. His AI Psychometrics framework assesses personality-like traits in large language models. Recent publications include: (1) 2025 ACL work on political bias in LLMs; (2) 2025 ICWSM study of temporal emotion analysis; (3) 2024 Perspectives on Psychological Science paper on LLM psychometrics; (4) 2024 PNAS Nexus polarization analysis; (5) 2023 Emotion cross-cultural study of pandemic emotions. Scientific Awards Habilitation candidate status at University of Mannheim Teaching includes IS 616: Large Scale Data Analysis , IS 809: Advanced Text Mining Lab , and IS 723: Data Science Seminar at master’s and PhD levels. His Barcelona Supercomputing Center role focuses on principal investigator duties for computational social science projects.

Christian Plesslمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-Performance Computing
• Reconfigurable Computing
• FPGA Acceleration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Christian Plessl is a W3 Professor of High-Performance Computing at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Paderborn. He leads the Paderborn Center for Parallel Computing (PC²), a national HPC center within the NHR alliance. His roles include Director of PC², Board Member of the NHR association, and member of the Sonderforschungsbereich 901. Education: PhD (Dr. sc. ETH) in Computer Engineering, ETH Zürich (2006) MSc in Electrical Engineering, ETH Zürich (2001) Postdoc at ETH Zürich (2007–2011) Research Interests: Architecture and tools for high-performance parallel and reconfigurable computing, FPGA acceleration, quantum chemistry, scientific computing, adaptive systems, and energy-efficient HPC solutions. Key projects include EKI-App (FPGA-based neural networks), FPGA4XPCS (X-ray spectroscopy), and HighPerMeshes (unstructured grid frameworks). Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed works, focusing on FPGA acceleration, HPC frameworks, and quantum computing. Recent trends emphasize energy-efficient neural networks, FPGA-based quantum computing, and scalable HPC algorithms. Awards: Best Paper Awards at HEART 2023, ReConFig 2012/2014 Paderborn University Research Awards (2018, 2009) SEW-EURODRIVE Student Award (2001) Grants & Projects: Principal investigator in DFG, BMBF, and EU-funded projects. Collaborates with AMD/Xilinx, Intel/Altera, and Fujitsu. Leads initiatives like PerficienCC (custom computing) and HighPerMeshes. Labs/Teams: Directs the High-Performance Computing group at PC², focusing on FPGA supercomputing and HPC infrastructure. Active in the NHR alliance for national HPC coordination.

• Computational Materials Science
• Strongly Correlated Electron Systems
• Quantum Materials
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Erik Koch is an apl. Prof. Dr. (Associate Professor) and head of the Research Group Computational Materials Science at the Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS) , Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) , within Forschungszentrum Jülich , Germany. His research is part of the Helmholtz Program-oriented Funding (PoF IV) under 'Engineering Digital Futures', focusing on enabling computational- and data-intensive science and engineering. He is actively engaged in both research and teaching, leading a group dedicated to understanding quantum materials with strong electronic correlations. His research interests center on the theoretical and computational challenges of strongly correlated electron systems . He investigates phenomena such as orbital ordering , employing advanced numerical techniques including Lanczos diagonalization and analytic continuation . His group develops and applies methods to tackle the many-body problem, particularly using Dynamical Mean-Field Theory (DMFT) to bridge the gap between model systems and real materials, aiming to understand and design novel quantum materials with emergent functionalities. Prof. Koch is deeply involved in academic education. He teaches core and elective courses for the MSc in Simulation Sciences (MSc SiSc), including Applied Quantum Mechanics , Correlated Electrons , Density Functional Theory & Practice , and Solid State Theory . He is the primary organizer of the renowned annual Autumn School on Correlated Electrons , which has been a key international forum for over a decade, covering topics from Kondo physics to quantum topology and entanglement. This demonstrates his significant role in training the next generation of computational physicists. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. Prof. Koch leads the Computational Materials Science research group, which collaborates with the Strongly Correlated Systems group at PGI-2/IAS-3. His work is fundamentally tied to the high-performance computing resources at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre, utilizing massively parallel simulations. While specific grants are not mentioned, his research is funded through the Helmholtz Association's Program-oriented Funding. The group's research area is focused on using analytical methods and large-scale simulations to understand and design quantum materials with strong electronic correlations.

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Discrete Mathematics
• Randomized Algorithms
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Merkle is a Privatdozent at Universität Heidelberg's Institut für Informatik, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on Theoretical Computer Science and Discrete Mathematics, particularly randomized algorithms and Kolmogorov complexity. He teaches courses including 'Randomized Algorithms' and seminars on Kolmogorov complexity for Bachelor and Master programs. Research interests span algorithmic randomness, computational complexity, and information theory, with significant contributions to understanding computability limits and the foundations of theoretical computer science. His recent publications explore the interplay between randomness and computational efficiency, with works examining superspeedability, relativized depth, and information distance theories.

Jochen Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

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

Thomas Ludwigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Data Storage Systems
• Energy Efficiency in Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Thomas Ludwig is the Director of the German Climate Computing Center (DKRZ) and a Professor at the Universität Hamburg. He holds a doctoral degree and habilitation from the Technische Universität München, with expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC), energy efficiency, and data storage systems. His research focuses on optimizing parallel systems, storage technologies, and computational efficiency for climate science applications. He leads projects like AIMES and PeCoH, advancing HPC storage and energy-aware computing. Education: Doctoral degree and habilitation from TU München (1988–2001). Chair in Parallel Computing at Universität Heidelberg (2001–2009). Research Interests: HPC, data reduction techniques, energy-efficient systems, parallel I/O optimization, and climate modeling infrastructure. Recent Research Trends: His work emphasizes storage system efficiency, machine learning in HPC, and convergence between HPC and Big Data. Key contributions include frameworks for portability (Vecpar), automated performance tools, and energy-aware storage solutions. Awards: Some publications received recognition, e.g., a Best Paper award in 2014 for work on energy efficiency. However, no personal awards are explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: Supervised numerous theses in HPC, I/O optimization, and energy efficiency. Leads major projects funded by national and international initiatives. Labs/Teams: Heads the DKRZ team providing supercomputing and data management for climate research, collaborating with global institutions like the University of Hamburg and European research networks.

Volker Grimmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecological Modelling
• Agent-Based Modelling
• Pattern-Oriented Modelling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Volker Grimm is a Professor in the Department Ecological Modelling at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany. His research focuses on developing and applying ecological models to understand complex environmental systems, with a strong emphasis on individual-based and agent-based modelling approaches. Key areas include pattern-oriented modelling for predictive environmental decision-making, ecological theory exploration (e.g., resilience and stability), and model standardization through protocols like ODD. He leads projects such as VIBee (honeybee vitality monitoring) and BioDT (Biodiversity Digital Twin), leveraging AI and simulation models like BEEHAVE and FORMIND. Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like CauSES (causality in sustainability science), Grimm bridges ecological and social sciences. His work addresses global challenges like pesticide risk assessment, invasive species management, and climate change impacts on ecosystems. Notable achievements include the ODD protocol for model documentation, advancing ecological informatics, and contributions to EU projects such as CREAM (pesticide risk assessment) and BioDT (supercomputing for biodiversity). Collaborations span institutions like FORMIND and EcoEpi, with a focus on open-access publishing and model reusability.

Sriramkrishnan Muralikrishnanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Numerical Analysis
• High Performance Scientific Computing
• Plasma Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sriramkrishnan Muralikrishnan is a Research Staff member at the Department of Mathematics and Education within the Jülich Supercomputing Center (JSC) at Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany. His work focuses on developing advanced computational methods for high-performance scientific computing, particularly in plasma physics and related multi-physics applications. Dr. Muralikrishnan's research spans several key computational domains: Numerical Analysis and High-Order Methods High Performance Scientific Computing for Exascale Architectures Plasma Physics Simulations Fast Solvers and Preconditioners Parallel-in-Time Integration Techniques Performance Portable Programming His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on particle-based computational methods, particularly Particle-in-Cell and Particle-in-Fourier techniques. His work consistently addresses challenges in energy conservation, scalability across architectures, and noise reduction in plasma simulations. A significant portion of his research involves developing performance-portable frameworks that can efficiently leverage modern supercomputing hardware from different vendors without code rewrites. Dr. Muralikrishnan is actively involved in open-source scientific software development: Lead developer of IPPL (a performance portable library for grids and particles) Developer of OPAL (an open-source particle accelerator library) His research has direct applications in plasma physics, fusion energy research, and advanced accelerator design, with a strong emphasis on making computational methods accessible through open-source development and advocating for diversity in scientific computing.

Dominik Huberمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Dynamic Resource Management in High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Parallel & Distributed Programming Models
• Hardware-aware Programming
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dominik Huber is a Ph.D. candidate and researcher at the Technical University of Munich , affiliated with the Chair of Computer Architecture & Parallel Systems . His work focuses on Dynamic Resource Management in High-Performance Computing (HPC) , with expertise in Parallel & Distributed Programming Models and Hardware-aware programming . He has actively contributed to teaching courses like Parallel Programming Systems and Advanced Computer Architecture . His research emphasizes adaptive resource allocation in hybrid HPC clusters, leveraging technologies such as MPI Sessions , PMIx , and frameworks like LAIK and XBraid . Recent projects include the DynRes software suite for dynamic resource management and collaborations on quantum-HPC integration. Huber has advised students on topics ranging from Dynamic Resource Management in Charm++ to CI Systems for HPC Software , and his publications address challenges in malleability, scheduling, and power-constrained environments. Current affiliations include participation in the SEANERGYS (EuroHPC) and PlasmaPEPS projects.

Andrea Beckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numerical Methods
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Fluid Mechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andrea Beck is a faculty member and Managing Director of the Institute of Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics (IAG) at the University of Stuttgart. She leads the Numerical Methods in Fluid Mechanics working group, focusing on high-precision numerical methods for supercomputers, particularly discontinuous Galerkin (DG) methods. Her research spans fluid mechanics, aeroacoustics, plasma physics, and multiphase flows, with applications in wind energy, helicopter systems, and environmental aerodynamics. Role: Professor and Managing Director, IAG Committees: Member of the DFG Review Board, Strategy Committee for National HPC, and steering committee of High Performance Center Stuttgart. Her research emphasizes high-order methods, turbulence modeling, and data-driven approaches. She teaches courses such as 'Numerical Methods in Fluid Mechanics' and 'CFD Programming Projects', and has developed open-source software like FLEXI and HOPR for high-performance computing. Recent articles highlight advancements in entropy-stable DG methods, turbulence simulation using graph neural networks, and multiphase flow modeling. Her work integrates machine learning with CFD to enhance simulation accuracy and efficiency.

• High-Performance Computing
• Parallel Programming
• Domain-Specific Languages
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wenguang Chen is a researcher affiliated with Tsinghua University and Pengcheng Laboratory , specializing in computer science and high-performance computing . His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in domain-specific languages , parallel programming , and machine learning . Research Interests include: Development of modular DSLs for numerical methods (e.g., Mat2Stencil) Performance optimization in distributed and parallel systems Compiler frameworks for privacy-preserving AI (e.g., FHE-based neural network inference) Graph algorithms scaling to trillion-edge datasets Applications of Rust in memory-safe pointer analysis Recent Publications span 2014–2025, focusing on: Parallelization strategies for supercomputing Compiler automation tools Extreme-scale data processing Performance variance diagnosis in production environments

Sandra Diaz Pierمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Neuroscience
• High Performance Computing
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sandra Diaz Pier is a Scientific Lead at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) within the Jülich Research Centre , Germany. Specializing in computational neuroscience , high performance computing (HPC) , and machine learning , she bridges neuroscience and advanced computational methods through her research. Education: B.Sc. in Electronic Systems Engineering, Mexico M.Sc. in Computer Science (focus: machine learning, quantum computing), Mexico Second M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Ontario, Canada Ph.D. in Computer Science, Germany (2021) Her research focuses on modeling and simulating brain dynamics and plasticity at multiple scales, leveraging HPC to accelerate large-scale neural network simulations. She actively contributes to EU projects like the Human Brain Project (HBP) , Virtual Brain Cloud , and EBRAINS 2.0 , emphasizing infrastructure development and educational training. Her work includes open-source tools such as the NEST simulator , The Virtual Brain , and L2L , enabling efficient parameter exploration and multiscale co-simulation frameworks. The 15 most recent publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, spanning topics from quantum computing in biomolecular simulations to neural plasticity algorithms and cloud-based brain modeling . These articles reflect her expertise in integrating machine learning , multi-scale simulation , and HPC infrastructure for neuroscience challenges, including seizure propagation, Parkinson’s disease progression, and swarm intelligence in spiking networks. She leads technical coordination in projects like EBRAINS and serves as a task leader in the HBP infrastructure work package , while also organizing workshops and hackathons for open-source tools. Her role involves supporting domain scientists through methodological research and workflow optimization for brain simulations.