جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Responsible Computing
• Data Protection & Governance
• Digital Well-Being
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Asia J. Biega is a tenure-track faculty member (W2) at the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (MPI-SP), where she leads the interdisciplinary Responsible Computing group. She is also a principal investigator of the Cluster of Excellence CASA and the FINDHR consortium. Her work sits at the intersection of computing and society, focusing on responsible computing, data protection & governance, and digital well-being within data-driven and AI-based systems. Dr. Biega's research spans multiple disciplines including computer science, law, philosophy, and social sciences. Her work examines how principles of responsible computing can be computationally operationalized, with particular attention to data protection frameworks, privacy technology governance, and digital well-being. She actively collaborates across disciplinary boundaries to make technical contributions while supporting research in other fields. Her approach combines theoretical rigor with practical applications, often drawing from her industry experience at Microsoft and Google. Her publication record reveals a strong focus on the intersection of fairness, privacy, and transparency in information retrieval systems. She has pioneered work on data minimization compliance, fair ranking algorithms, and user perceptions of data collection practices. Her research consistently bridges technical and legal perspectives, particularly examining how GDPR principles can be computationally implemented. Recent work shows increasing attention to generative AI governance, algorithmic hiring systems, and the relational aspects of data in recommender systems. Dr. Biega has received several prestigious awards including the Council of Europe's Rodotà Award for innovative research in data protection, the SaTML Notable Reviewer Award, the GI-DBIS Dissertation Award of the German Informatics Society, and recognition as one of the '100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics' in 2025. She has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs who have gone on to faculty positions at institutions including the University of Trieste, Penn State, and the University of Washington. Her research is funded by the Max Planck Society, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and the European Union (Horizon Europe FINDHR). She serves as General Co-Chair for ACM FAccT 2025 and has held leadership roles in multiple academic conferences.

Caspar Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Eurasia
• Cross-cultural Interaction and Exchange
• Temporality and Embodiment in Ancient Art
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Caspar Meyer is a Professor at the Bard Graduate Center, Bard College, where he serves as Editor of West 86th: A Journal of Decorative Arts, Design History, and Material Culture . His research bridges archaeology, art history, and material culture studies, with emphases on ancient Greek and Eurasian societies, cross-cultural exchange, and the role of temporality in art. Meyer leads archaeological fieldwork at the sanctuary of Apollo on Despotiko and has excavated in Ukraine, Russia, and the Cyclades. Education includes a PhD and MS from the University of Oxford and a BA from King’s College London. Meyer's work interrogates how people and objects co-create environments through embodied craftsmanship, with current projects examining ancient 'future-making' via technological choices in pottery, metalwork, and stone carvings. His interests span: Intercultural dynamics in first-millennium BCE Eurasia Classical reception in modern scholarship and museums Archaeological method and sensory engagement with artifacts Recent publications (2018–2025) cluster around materiality, temporality, and interdisciplinary critique. Trends include museum display ethics, Scythian art technology, and re-evaluations of classical reception through Foucaultian and possibility-studies frameworks. Articles consistently merge technical analysis (e.g., chaîne opératoire) with cultural theory. He directs a field school for BGC students and co-edits thematic journal issues on topics like metalwork and magic, fostering collaborative research networks.

Uwe Grünefeldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Uwe Grünefeld is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science , Institute for Computer Science and Business Information Systems (ICB) of the University of Duisburg-Essen. He has been actively contributing to Human-Computer Interaction research through multiple publications in 2025-2022 focusing on Virtual Reality , Augmented Reality , and Robotics . Research Interests span across immersive technology applications for health behavior change (situated artifacts, weight visualization mirrors), haptic feedback systems (EMS for weight perception, vibrotactile directional cues), and behavioral biometrics (hand tracking identification, gaze-based user recognition). His work addresses cross-reality system design , collaborative robotics , and human-in-the-loop simulation methodologies . Key Publications demonstrate significant contributions to VR/AR user engagement, with particular focus on Physical activity promotion through situated artifacts Advanced haptic feedback techniques for immersive environments Behavioral biometric identification systems Robot motion intent communication Cross-reality transition visualization His research often employs mixed-method approaches combining technical implementations with user studies involving quantitative and qualitative data collection.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Technical Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jan Camphausen is a Professor of Technical Mechanics and Drive Technology at the Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences (THGA) since 2013. Previously, he worked as a Calculation Engineer at Vestas Nacelles Deutschland GmbH (2009-2012) and as a Research Associate at Ruhr University Bochum (2003-2009), where he completed his doctoral studies on fatigue strength analysis of volumetric components. Education: Mechanical Engineering studies (1997-2003) and doctoral research (2003-2009) at Ruhr University Bochum. His research focuses on Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science , with expertise in technical drawing dynamics, transmission and drive technology, and strength of materials. His work emphasizes industrial applications such as wind turbine drivetrains and multiphase screw pumps, where he investigates fatigue analysis, vibration mitigation, and component optimization. Recent publications highlight his contributions to multibody simulations , corrosion phenomena in mechanical systems , and parametric design for reliability , particularly in offshore and industrial contexts. He is a member of the VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure) and maintains active collaborations in mechanical engineering research.

André Borrmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Building Information Modeling & Processing
• Digital Twinning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. André Borrmann is an academic leader at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) , where he has headed the Chair of Computing in Civil and Building Engineering since 2011 (formerly Computational Modeling and Simulation). He serves as Director of the TUM Georg Nemetschek Institute - AI for the Built World since 2025 and Spokesperson for the Leonhard Obermeyer Center since 2013. Research Interests Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering Digital Twinning Building Information Modeling (BIM) Pedestrian Dynamics Knowledge Representation Construction Simulation His work focuses on AI application across the built environment lifecycle - from generative design to maintenance prediction - with significant contributions to BIM standardization and buildingSMART International IFC extensions. He co-authored the German Ministry of Transport BIM Roadmap and led the BIM4INFRA2020 project. Awards include the 2024 Konrad Zuse Medal and multiple best paper awards at international conferences.

Franz Reuleauxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Theory
• Industrial Quality Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Franz Reuleaux (1829–1905) was a German Professor of Mechanical Engineering and a pivotal figure in establishing technical science on mathematical and scientific principles. He held academic roles at institutions including the Königlich Technische Hochschule zu Berlin (now TU Berlin), serving as Director of the Gewerbeakademie and Rector from 1890–1891. His work emphasized theoretical rigor over mere practical training in engineering education. Education: Studied mechanical engineering at Karlsruhe Polytechnic, followed by philosophy and natural sciences at Bonn and Berlin universities. Key Contributions: Authored foundational works like Theory of Design for Mechanical Engineering (1854) and exposed poor German industrial quality through Letters from Philadelphia (1876), catalyzing national quality reforms. His debates with Alois Riedler highlighted tensions between theoretical and practical engineering education. Despite controversies, his legacy endures in engineering methodology and quality advocacy.

Elke Hornoffمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Structural Engineering
• Building Construction
• Landscape Construction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elke Hornoff is a faculty member at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Landscape Architecture at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on structural and landscape construction, with an emphasis on sustainable materials and design techniques. Department: Structural Engineering | Building Construction | Landscape Construction Email: e.hornoff@hs-osnabrueck.de Her research interests revolve around the application of traditional and innovative construction materials in landscape architecture, including wood, metal, and concrete. She has contributed to publications on these topics and serves as a second examiner for numerous academic theses. Elke Hornoff has co-authored key publications such as Baustoffe im Garten- und Landschaftsbau (2023) and Bauzeichnen im GaLaBau (2016), which explore materials and drafting techniques in landscape construction. Her work often intersects with sustainable practices and climate adaptation in urban environments. She is actively involved in the Forschungsgesellschaft Landschaftsentwicklung Landschaftsbau (FLL) and has contributed to standards for gabion structures, wooden construction in landscaping, and corrosion-resistant steel applications.

Stefan Pluraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Building Technology
• Energy Technology
• Renewable Energy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Stefan Plura is a faculty member at Westfälische Hochschule, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Environmental and Building Services Engineering (FB 1) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He is actively involved in teaching and academic supervision within the field of building services engineering. His research interests span key areas in modern building systems, including energy technology with a focus on renewable sources, fire protection, heating systems (HT1 and HT2), architectural drawing (BAZ), construction technology, process engineering, and supply technology. These interests align closely with sustainable and efficient building design and operations. The teaching activities of Prof. Dr. Stefan Plura emphasize practical and technical training in building energy systems and safety standards. Though no recent publications or research projects are listed in the provided text, his instructional domains suggest strong applied research engagement in energy-efficient and safe building infrastructures. Scientific awards: No awards listed. He advises students through course-based mentorship, although no formal PhD or Master’s students are mentioned. There is no information available about research grants or funded projects. Prof. Dr. Plura does not list fixed office hours; appointments must be arranged in advance via email, and only requests from official student email addresses (ending with @studmail.w-hs.de) are processed. There is no mention of specific laboratories or research teams led by him in the provided material.

Gero Holthoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Controlling
• Management Accounting
• Corporate Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Gero Holthoff serves as Professor for Controlling at the THM Business School (Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen) in Giessen, Germany, a position he has held since 2018. Additionally, since 2023, he leads the Master's program in Corporate Management. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Holthoff worked in Strategic Group Controlling at Bayer AG (2013-2018) and completed his doctoral studies in Controlling at the Justus Liebig University, Giessen, where he also earned his business administration degree (2003-2009). Dr. Holthoff's research program explores the intersection of accounting systems, language, and business analytics. His scholarly work investigates how cognitive styles and linguistic elements impact management accounting communication, the practical implementation of predictive analytics in corporate forecasting, and the challenges organizations face with translated financial reporting standards. His research demonstrates particular expertise in corporate performance management systems and the integration of technical language in business contexts, often drawing from his industry experience at Bayer AG. His publication record reveals an evolving research trajectory from foundational work on accounting language and cognitive aspects of management accounting toward more recent applications of business analytics and predictive modeling in corporate settings. This progression reflects the growing importance of data-driven approaches in controlling functions while maintaining his focus on practical implementation challenges in real-world business environments. Dr. Holthoff actively contributes to business education innovation, with recent work focusing on teaching code-free business analytics using platforms like KNIME. His industry background informs his practical approach to both academic research and teaching in controlling and corporate management, bridging theoretical concepts with real-world business applications.

Viktoria Tkaczykمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of Science
• Media Studies
• Acoustic Media
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Viktoria Tkaczyk is a full Professor of Media and Knowledge in the Department of Media Studies at Humboldt University Berlin. She has held this position since 2018 and also serves as part of the teaching faculty for the International Max Planck Research School 'Knowledge and Its Resources.' She currently leads the DFG project 'Raw Materials of the Humanities: Material Provenances of Work Media' and co-leads the DFG-funded research group 'Applied Humanities: Genealogy and Politics' with Anke te Heesen. Her academic journey includes significant positions at prestigious institutions: she was Assistant Professor of Arts and New Media at the University of Amsterdam (2011-2014), a Dilthey Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, and from 2015-2020 she headed the Max Planck Research Group 'Epistemes of Modern Acoustics' and the DFG-funded project 'Epistemic Dissonances: Objects and Tools of Early Modern Acoustics' at FU Berlin. She has also held visiting positions including a guest professorship at Princeton University (2023) and a fellowship at the Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (2024). Her research focuses on the intersection of media studies, history of science, and knowledge techniques in early modern and modern periods. She specializes in acoustic media, historical epistemology, and the relationship between media technologies and scientific practices. Her work examines how sound, architecture, and performance media shape knowledge production across disciplines. She has made significant contributions to understanding the history of acoustics, media archaeology, and the applied humanities. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on how sensory experiences, particularly auditory ones, become objects of scientific study and how media technologies mediate knowledge production. Her recent book 'Thinking with Sound: A New Program in the Sciences and Humanities around 1900' (2023) explores interdisciplinary knowledge formation through sound. Her scholarly output demonstrates strong connections between media history, scientific practices, and sensory studies, with particular attention to the period from the early modern era to the twentieth century. Ernst Reuter Dissertation Prize (2008) Book Award of the Amsterdam School of Cultural Analysis (2012) Feodor Lynen Fellow at CNRS Paris Member of the Junge Akademie at Berlin Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities Dilthey Fellow at Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Professor Tkaczyk has supervised numerous research projects including the 'Sound & Science: Digital Histories' database, the 'Testing Hearing' project, and 'Thinking with Sound' research program. She has been instrumental in establishing interdisciplinary connections between media studies, history of science, and sensory studies, particularly through her leadership of research groups focused on acoustic media and knowledge formation. Her current work on wax as a resource in knowledge and media history continues her exploration of material foundations of intellectual practices.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Digitalization in Everyday Life
• Mathematization of Society
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ina Dietzsch is a full professor and executive director at the Institute for European Ethnology/Cultural Anthropology at Philipps University of Marburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy. She leads the Institute for Empirical Cultural Studies and is deeply engaged in interdisciplinary research on digital culture, water, and technology. She also holds a scientific project management role at the University of Basel and FHNW in Switzerland. PhD, Humboldt University of Berlin (2000) Habilitation, University of Basel (2015) W3 Professor, Philipps University of Marburg (2020–present) Her research centers on the digitization and mathematization of nature, with a focus on water practices, ontologies, and narratives. She explores how digital technologies reconfigure human, animal, plant, and technical relations, particularly in agriculture and urban development. Drawing on feminist theorists like Donna Haraway, she critically examines posthuman and cyborg identities, participatory design, and visual communication. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in digital cultural techniques, especially in water and agriculture. Themes include smart water systems in South Africa, posthuman readings of urban water, digital farming methodologies, and the role of visual participation in urban planning. The works combine ethnographic, theoretical, and design-anthropological approaches. Ina Dietzsch is actively involved in academic leadership and collaboration. She is a board member of the Marburg Center for Digital Culture and Infrastructure and the DGEKW Commission on Digitalization in Everyday Life. She co-leads the Critical Icono-Ethnography Lab (CIELab) and the Marburg Water Lab, fostering interdisciplinary and participatory research. She has supervised various research projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Her work bridges cultural anthropology, science and technology studies, and design, with a strong emphasis on public engagement and collaborative knowledge production.

Paolo Mercorelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems
• Drive Technology
• Mechatronics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Paolo Mercorelli is a Professor and Chairholder of Control and Drive Engineering at Leuphana University Lüneburg (Germany) since 2012. He has held concurrent Visiting Professorships at Lublin University of Technology (2024/25), University of Miskolc (2024), and Chandigarh University (2023). His work spans production engineering, control systems, and digital transformation in Industry 4.0. Education: Diplomingenieur (Bologna, 1994-1998), European Commission Post Doctoral Fellowship (1998-2001) Research focuses on control systems design , model-based property optimization in manufacturing processes, and AI-driven production technology . His projects explore 5G-enabled process optimization , sensor fusion , and functionally graded materials for advanced forming techniques. Notable publications include: 2024 : Robust Control using Extended Kalman Filter and Sliding Mode Control (IPTS) 2019 : State and Parameters Estimation with Kalman Filters (University of Miskolc) Scientific recognition: 2019-2024: World's Top 2% Scientists (Elsevier) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Post Doctoral Fellowship (1998-2001) Teaching initiatives include: USAC lectures in the U.S. (2020-2025) Course development: Kalman Filters, Control of Nonlinear Systems, Analog Circuit Modeling Active in innovation networks through EU-funded projects like PROMINT_40 and TrICo, with technical expertise in extrusion press optimization and deep-drawing tool surface design .

Kai Drewesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Contemporary History
• Archival Science
• DDR History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kai Drewes serves as Head of the Infrastructure Group and leads the Digital History / Scientific Collections division at the Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space (IRS) in Erkner, Germany. With a doctorate in modern history completed in 2011, he specializes in contemporary history with emphasis on DDR architectural and planning history, archival science, and digital heritage preservation. His research interests focus on DDR history , particularly urban planning, architectural documentation, and the socio-spatial transformation of East Germany. He examines architectural history through material culture including prefabricated housing systems (WBS 70), CAD development in socialist states, and architectural drawings. His digital history work explores cartographic analysis, migration patterns, and the digitization of physical collections. Additional expertise includes cultural heritage preservation of endangered archives and institutional collection building strategies. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on material evidence of socialist-era planning, with increasing attention to digital methodologies since 2020. His work bridges architectural history, archival science, and spatial social research, demonstrating interdisciplinary approaches to understanding DDR's built environment through primary sources ranging from architectural models to migration cartograms. Research Prize of the Foundation for Personal History (2014) for dissertation on Jewish nobility granting in 19th-century Europe As division head since 2013 (Digital History / Scientific Collections since 2022), Drewes directs IRS's archival infrastructure while serving as deputy spokesperson for the Federation of German-speaking Architectural Collections (since 2019) and previously leading the Leibniz Association's Archives Working Group (2020-2024). His projects include 'Geschichte und Rezeption der Bauakademie der DDR' examining institutional history through interviews, and ongoing curation of the IRS's scientific collections containing unique DDR planning documents rescued from destruction.

Karina Paulsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art Education
• Sculpture Theory
• Material Pedagogy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Karina Pauls serves as Professor and Head of Institute for Art / Music / Textiles within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Paderborn University. Her interdisciplinary role bridges artistic practice and art education, specifically focusing on sculpture and its didactics. She maintains an active presence through her artistic work documented at www.karinapauls.de and directs the institute from Room S1.102 at Warburger Str. 100, Paderborn. Her educational background includes doctoral research on spatial concepts in art, specifically examining works by Rachel Whiteread and Gregor Schneider. This foundation informs her current research profile that integrates historical and contemporary perspectives on sculpture. Research interests center on expanding traditional sculpture concepts through open-ended artistic processes. Key areas include: Material significance and handling techniques in learning processes Optical/haptic perception in sculpture education Ceramics as experimental medium in art classes Conceptual-technical balance in artistic projects Spatial concepts derived from contemporary artists Integration of contemporary art practices in teaching Her work emphasizes the reflective connection between artistic creation and educational methodology. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on pedagogical frameworks for sculpture education, with particular attention to spatial concepts and material processes. The 2022 publications reveal consistent exploration of how sculptural practices can be adapted for diverse educational contexts while maintaining contemporary relevance. Her teaching portfolio includes specialized courses such as: "Skulptur und ihre Bezugsfelder im Kunstunterricht" (Sculpture and its reference fields in art education) "Zwischen Softskulptur und keramischem Objekt" (Between soft sculpture and ceramic objects) "Künstlerische Werkstatt - Bildhauerei" (Artistic workshop - sculpture) These courses reflect her commitment to connecting practical studio work with theoretical frameworks. Prof. Pauls leads the Art Practice Blog project and utilizes the university's Silo workshops for technical training. Her artistic work focuses on color-form relationships in drawing/printmaking, ceramic expression potential, figurative sculpture spatial references, and line concepts across mediums.

Johannes Zinkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Graph Drawing
• Computational Geometry
• Algorithmic Complexity
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Johannes Zink is a Post-Doc researcher at the Chair of Efficient Algorithms (Prof. Kobourov) at Technical University of Munich (TUM), Campus Heilbronn since October 2024. Previously, he was a Post-Doc at University of Würzburg (2023-2024) and completed his PhD there under the supervision of Prof. Alexander Wolff. His research focuses on graph drawing, computational geometry, and algorithmic complexity problems. Zink's research interests span multiple areas within theoretical computer science, with particular emphasis on graph drawing algorithms, computational geometry problems, and complexity analysis. His work often involves finding efficient algorithms for geometric representations of graphs, analyzing the segment number of planar graphs, and developing techniques for polyline simplification. He has made significant contributions to understanding upward planar drawings, tangle complexity, and level planarity problems. His publication record shows a strong trend toward geometric graph representations, with many papers focusing on visualization techniques, algorithmic solutions for drawing problems, and complexity analyses. His research combines theoretical insights with practical applications, particularly in visualization systems and geometric data processing. Awards and Recognition Multiple 1st place wins at Graph Drawing Live Challenges (2018, 2020, 2023, 2024) PhD prize from Lower Franconian Memorial Year Foundation (2024) PhD prize from University of Würzburg Institute of Computer Science (2023) Deutschlandstipendium scholarship (2015-2017) Bachelor's thesis prize from University of Würzburg (2016) Zink has supervised numerous bachelor's and master's theses, demonstrating his commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers. His teaching portfolio includes courses on computational geometry, advanced algorithms, and graph visualization. He has also served on program committees for major conferences including EuroCG 2025 and GD 2023, reflecting his standing in the academic community.