جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Oliver Tepnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemistry Education
• Teacher Professional Knowledge (PCK/CK)
• Experimental Competence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Oliver Tepner is Professor of Chemistry Education at the University of Regensburg and head of the chemistry education research group. His work focuses on empirical research into chemistry teachers’ professional knowledge (CK & PCK), the effectiveness of tasks and experiments, the promotion of explanatory competence, and the use of digital media and low-cost sensors in teacher education. Education & Career: Doctorate and habilitation in chemistry education; since 2015 Professor at University of Regensburg. Previously senior researcher and project coordinator in the federal ProwiN project at University of Duisburg-Essen. Research Interests: Modelling and measuring chemistry teachers’ content and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK/CK). Development of explanatory competence and adaptive explanation skills among pre-service teachers. Design and validation of experiments, micro-scale activities and low-cost digital sensors. Role of language, models and students’ misconceptions in chemistry instruction. Video-based reflection and flipped-classroom approaches in teacher education. Recent Publication Trends: Between 2019-2025 Tepner’s articles concentrate on three strands: (1) large-scale assessment of teacher knowledge within PISA-Ceco and FALKE projects, (2) fostering adaptive explanatory competence through video reflection, and (3) practical laboratory innovations such as self-built microcontroller pH-sensors and micro-scale climate-related experiments. Scientific Awards & Distinctions: No specific prizes are listed in the supplied text; he serves as reviewer and keynote speaker (e.g., plusLucis 2025 plenary). Grants & Projects: Co-spokesperson of the German chemistry component of PISA-Ceco 2022 (federal BMBF/PISA consortium). Project leader FALKE-C chemistry module (federal quality initiative teacher education). Former deputy coordinator ProwiN (Professionswissen in den Naturwissenschaften), BMBF 2008-2017. Labs & Teams: Tepner heads the chemistry education research group at Regensburg and supervises numerous doctoral and post-doctoral researchers (e.g., SHKs and TAs listed on the group homepage). The group maintains a teaching laboratory with open access times for pupils and pre-service teachers and collaborates closely with the FALKE and PISA-Ceco consortia across Germany.

Nadine Maiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Iconography, media and materiality in medieval altarpieces
• Nobility and residences (architecture and memoria)
• Cult images, reliquaries, relics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nadine Mai is a researcher at the University of Göttingen’s Institute for Historical Regional Studies, specialising in medieval art history, iconography, and the cultural history of sacred space. Education: M.A. Art History, Italian, and Management of Museums, Universities of Leipzig, Pisa, and Hamburg (2008) Ph.D. Art History, University of Hamburg (2018) – dissertation on Jerusalem transformations in late-medieval Europe Research interests span iconography and materiality of medieval altarpieces, noble residences and memoria, cult images and reliquaries, visualisations of Christ’s Passion, pilgrimage culture, late-medieval perceptions of Jerusalem, 18th–19th-century portraiture, and art around 1900. Her recent project, “Die Rittergüter der Calenberg-Göttingen-Grubenhagenschen Ritterschaft” , continues her investigation into regional noble heritage. She has curated exhibitions on Art-Nouveau and on medieval pilgrimage in Northern Germany and has collaborated in international projects such as “Spectrum: visual translations of Jerusalem” .

Francis Harveyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geovisualisation
• GIScience
• GIS
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Francis Harvey is a Professor of Visual Communication in Geography at the University of Leipzig and Coordinator of the Research Group 'Data and Practices' at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL). His career includes roles as Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota (2004–2014), Visiting Professor at the University of Warsaw (2015–2024), and Senior Lecturer at the University of Leicester (2007). He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Washington (1993–1996) and has extensive experience in spatial planning and GIS applications. Research interests focus on geovisualisation, GIScience, cartography, and ethical dimensions of spatial data. His work explores the intersection of technology and geography, with notable contributions to cadastral systems, spatial data infrastructure, and qualitative geovisualization. Key projects include 'Thinking Through Places' and 'Visualising qualitative geographies,' advancing methodologies for population movement analysis and thematic mapping. Harvey is actively involved in academic leadership, serving as Chair of the International Geographical Union's Geographical Information Science Commission (since 2012) and on editorial boards for journals like Cartographica and International Journal of Geographical Information Science . His recent publications emphasize practical ethics in geography and critical perspectives on cartographic practices.

Ajit Singhمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Qualitative Research Methods
• Visual Sociology
• Urban Planning
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ajit Singh is a Lecturer for Special Tasks at the Institute of Communication Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Duisburg-Essen. He holds a doctorate in Sociology from the University of Bayreuth and is actively engaged in research and teaching, specializing in qualitative methods, visual sociology, and urban planning. He is currently leading a DFG-funded project on synthetic planning and digital mediatization in collaborative communication work. Dr. Singh’s research interests include qualitative research methods , video-based interaction research , visual ethnography , urban planning , mediatization , and communicative constructivism . His work explores how visual and embodied knowledge is constructed and communicated in social and institutional contexts, particularly in sports, urban development, and digital planning environments. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong focus on visual sociology , urban planning , and digital infrastructures . Key themes include the role of visual data in planning, the ethics of videography, and the transformation of collaborative work through digital tools like BIM. His research combines empirical video analysis with theoretical frameworks from communication and social theory. Dr. Singh has been involved in several significant research projects, including the DFG-funded 'Synthetic Planning' project and the 'MedPlan' project on mediatization in urban planning. He has held research positions at TU Berlin, the Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space, and Bielefeld University. He teaches courses such as Videography I & II , Visual Ethnography , and Communicative Action , emphasizing hands-on qualitative methods and critical analysis of visual and spatial communication. Dr. Singh is affiliated with research platforms including ORCID, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar, and his work contributes to ongoing dialogues in sociology, communication studies, and urban research.

Boris Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Visualisation
• Interaction Design
• Generative Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Boris Müller is Professor for Interaction Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, where he has been employed since May 2004. He currently serves as Vice Dean and head of the Interface Design graduate programme. Müller is also co-director of the Urban Complexity Lab, a research group focusing on data visualisation and information design, which he established together with Prof. Dr. Marian Dörk. Born in 1972 in Berlin, Müller studied design at the University of the Arts Bremen before pursuing a Master of Arts in Computer Related Design at the Royal College of Art in London. His professional career has spanned multiple prestigious institutions including MetaDesign San Francisco, the Institute for Media Communication of the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, and the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea in Italy, where he worked as a researcher and visiting professor. Müller's research focuses on the intersection of design, data, and technology, with particular emphasis on Data Visualisation , Interaction Design , and Generative Design . His work explores how visual representations can make complex information accessible and engaging, while also investigating the philosophical and cultural implications of digital interfaces. He has published extensively on these topics, with a particular interest in how design can facilitate understanding of scientific data, especially related to climate change and urban environments. Over the past decade, Müller's publications have evolved to address increasingly complex challenges at the intersection of design, data science, and societal issues. His recent work shows a growing emphasis on speculative design approaches, critical examinations of AI in creative practice, and innovative methods for visualizing climate data. Müller has also been increasingly focused on the pedagogical aspects of design education, exploring how to prepare the next generation of designers for a rapidly changing technological landscape. Scientific Awards Special Distinction at the Lucky Strike Junior Designer Award (2000) 1st prize in the student category of the EuroPrix (2001) Excellence Award of the 4th ACA Media Arts Festival in Tokyo (2000) Honourable Mention of the rhizome.org Net Art Commission (2002) Certificate of Typographic Excellence from the Type Directors Club New York (2003) 100 best posters (100 Beste Plakate) (2003) iF design award (2005) Information is Beautiful Silver Award (2013) German Infographics Award, category Science (2014) Müller has supervised numerous students through the Interface Design graduate programme at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, though specific names of advisees are not publicly listed. His work at the Urban Complexity Lab has attracted various research grants focused on data visualization and urban futures. Müller frequently collaborates with international institutions, as evidenced by his lectures at venues including Kyushu University in Japan and Aalto University in Finland. As co-director of the Urban Complexity Lab, Müller leads a research group dedicated to exploring how data visualization can help understand complex urban systems. The lab's work combines design practice with scientific research, creating innovative approaches to representing urban data. Müller's team has developed several notable projects, including the SENSES project which translates complex scientific climate scenario information into relevant knowledge for different user groups.

Graham Howardمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Mediation
• Adaptation
• Intermediality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Graham Howard is a Lecturer in Practical Language at the English Department of Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel , where he has taught since 2009. His research focuses on Mediation , Adaptation , Intermediality , TESOL , and Teaching Methodologies . He holds a PhD in English Philology (Cultural and Media Studies) from Kiel University (2021) and a B. Mus. (Hons) from the University of Sydney (1997). Research Interests: Interdisciplinary analysis of Text-types and Media in educational contexts. Integration of Digital Education in language learning and policy. Adaptation of Shakespearean works across media. Publications include studies on digitalization in language courses, intermedial adaptations, and creative works like the screenplay Gruoch and Macbeth (2024) and the novel Confusion of the Blind (2020). His scientific awards include two Sydney Symphony Orchestra School Composer’s Awards (1990, 1991). External Roles: Community Commissioner and Co-chair, AFL Europe (2023-present). Operations Manager, AFL Germany (2022-2024). Member of the Arbeitskreis der Sprachenzentren an Hochschulen (AKS) since 2019.

Jonathan Gescherمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban-rural migration
• Interconnectedness data
• Geovisualisations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Gescher is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL) in Leipzig, Germany, within the Department of Regional Geography of Europe and the Research Group on Mobilities and Migration. He has held this position since March 2022 following prior student assistant roles at IfL and the University of Leipzig. His academic credentials include: B.Sc. in Geography (University of Leipzig, 2016-2019) B.Sc. in Economics (University of Leipzig, 2015-2019) M.Sc. in International Area Studies (2019-2022) LL.M. in Business and Economic Law (2020-2022) His research centers on urban-rural migration dynamics , spatial data interconnectedness , geovisualisation methodologies , and regional economic development with exclusive focus on Germany. He examines how population flows impact service accessibility (particularly healthcare), regional interdependencies, and demographic sustainability through empirical analysis of migration patterns and visualisation tools. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals consistent application of spatial analytics to German demographic challenges, with growing emphasis on healthcare infrastructure vulnerabilities in rural areas and the socioeconomic consequences of mobility restrictions in peripheral regions. His work bridges academic research and policy-relevant communication through bilingual publications. Gescher actively contributes to the IfL's Mobilities and Migration Research Group , developing analytical frameworks for projects like hin&weg (population movement visualisation) and PeriMobil (sustainable rural mobility), while investigating the secondary effects of public sector employment on local economies through his 2023 thesis.

Andreas Engelhardtمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Architecture and Design
• Visualization
• Building Construction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andreas Engelhardt is a Lecturer at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, teaching Integrated Architecture and Design, and Visualizations. He holds a Master of Arts from the Academy of Fine Arts, Stuttgart, and a Bachelor of Architecture from his current institution. His professional career includes founding STUDIO711 (2008) and ENGELHARDT VISUALISATION (2010-2013), followed by roles as an Architect and Project Architect at Kohlmayer Oberst Architects and ENGELHARDT ARCHITECTURE. He became a Registered Architect in Baden-Württemberg in 2015 and currently operates as a Freelance Architect through Engelhardt Architektur. Engelhardt's expertise spans architectural visualization, design, and construction methodologies. His work combines academic teaching with practical architectural projects, emphasizing integrated design approaches and advanced visualization techniques. Professional experience includes leading projects at renowned firms and establishing independent architectural practices focused on innovative design solutions.

• Statistics
• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicos Pavlidis is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management Science at the Management School LUMS, Lancaster University. His research focuses on developing novel methods for clustering and classification in high-dimensional data and time-varying environments. He teaches courses including MSCI 562: Intelligent Data Analysis and Visualisation and MSCI 331: Data Mining for Direct Marketing and Finance , supported by DataCamp. Pavlidis is affiliated with research groups such as STOR-i Centre for Doctoral Training and the Centre for Marketing Analytics & Forecasting. His research interests span statistics, data mining, and machine learning, with an emphasis on adaptive algorithms for complex data challenges. He has led projects like Efficient clustering for high-dimensional data sets (2017–2021). He actively participates in conferences like the IEEE Congress on Evolutionary Computation and serves on editorial boards for journals including IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation and Computational Statistics and Data Analysis . A PhD student under his supervision is Danielle Notice. Pavlidis has contributed to peer-reviewed work on topics ranging from niche optimization methods to dynamic GARCH models. His work bridges theoretical advancements and practical applications in data-driven decision-making.

Christian Hanewinkelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geovisualisation
• Cartography
• Geographic Information Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christian Hanewinkel is a Researcher and knowledge transfer appointee at the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography (IfL) in Leipzig, Germany, where he has been employed since 1995 within the Department of Cartography and Visual Communication. He earned his degree in geography, cartography, and business economics from the University of Trier (1987–1994), establishing expertise in spatial analysis and visualization methodologies. His research spans Geovisualisation, Cartography, and Geographic Information Systems, with emphasis on transport geography, economic geography, mobilities/migration patterns, and regional development dynamics in Germany. He integrates electronic media for innovative geographic representation and spatial data communication. Dr. Hanewinkel contributes to critical projects including: NFDI4Biodiversity – Geo-Visualization tool for biodiversity data Digital Map Workshop "Altes Reich" (DigiKAR) Visualising urban dynamics Tambora HISCLIDCore Visualisierungen zur räumlichen Mobilität der Bevölkerung New basic geodata for thematic maps (completed) No scientific awards or honors are documented in the available records. His work supports the IfL's mission through knowledge transfer initiatives and collaborative research within the Cartography and Visual Communication department, focusing on practical applications of geospatial technologies for regional analysis.

Karsten Rinkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Informatics
• Geospatial Data Visualization
• Hydrological Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karsten Rink is a researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ in Leipzig, Germany. He leads the "Data Integration and Visualisation" project group within the Department of Environmental Informatics . His work focuses on environmental data visualization , geospatial data management , and software development for OpenGeoSys - a simulation framework for environmental processes. Key projects: OpenGeoSys Data Explorer , TESSIN VISLab , MEVA (Meteorological Data Visualization) Major collaborations: Mont Terri Underground Research Laboratory , Poyang Lake Basin , Dead Sea Water Resources Research Highlights include developing Virtual Geographic Environments for analyzing: Hydro-Meteorological Extremes in urban systems Multi-Compartment Water/Solute Dynamics in large catchments Energy-Water Nexus challenges Groundwater Balance in arid regions Technical Innovations feature Unity-based 3D visualization workflows, multi-device meteorological data validation , and cross-platform data conversion tools between OpenGeoSys, ParaView, and VTK. Publications (2023-2014) demonstrate expertise in: Environmental software frameworks Scientific visualization Hydrogeological modeling Climate-urban interactions Subsurface energy systems Water management digitization Collaborative Projects span from German Unity Anniversary visualization to Dead Sea groundwater studies , integrating with initiatives like MOSES (Modular Observation Solutions for Earth Systems) and Digital Earth .

John Hindmarchمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• 3D Digitization
• Cultural Heritage Conservation
• Photogrammetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Hindmarch is a Researcher at the University of Bamberg's Chair of Digital Heritage Technologies, specializing in 3D digitization for cultural heritage. He holds an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) from UCL Centre for Virtual Environments, Interaction and Visualisation (2016), an MRes in Virtual Environments (2011), and a philosophical foundation from Cambridge (1995). Formerly a lecturer at University College London (2011-2017), he has contributed to digital documentation projects at institutions like the Science Museum and Courtauld Institute. PhD: 3D Digitization for Cultural Heritage (UCL, 2016) MRes: Virtual Environments, Imaging and Visualisation (UCL, 2011) MA: Electronic Communication and Publishing (UCL, 2010) BA: Philosophy (Cambridge, 1995) His research focuses on multimodal 3D imaging workflows, photogrammetry accuracy, and digital documentation of baroque architecture. Recent work explores digital auras of heritage objects and open data ontologies for cultural institutions. Hindmarch has led projects like VirScan3D and Corpus der barocken Deckenmalerei in Deutschland , integrating 3D technologies into educational frameworks. Key publications span 3D ceiling painting analysis, sensing tool selection for monuments, and digital pedagogy in Germany's unique M.Sc. program in Digital Heritage Technologies. He collaborates with Mona Hess and Matteo Burioni on spatial documentation systems and historical reconstruction.

Dietrich Hahneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composition
• Visualisation
• Environmental Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dietrich Hahne is a Professor at the Folkwang University of the Arts , affiliated with the Composition & Visualisation department. His work focuses on artistic exploration at the intersection of environmental themes and digital media. Research Interests: Integration of composition and visualisation techniques Environmental media applications in artistic contexts Digital and multimedia art practices

Bettina Gärtnerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Art Education
• Digital Learning
• Teacher Training
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bettina Gärtner is a researcher and educator specializing in digital innovations in art education . Affiliated with the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart and previously the Ludwigsburg University of Education, she focuses on integrating digital tools , makerspaces , and Open Educational Resources (OER) into teacher training and school practices. Current Role : Project Manager for KuMuS-ProNeD (BMBF-funded digital teacher training initiative) Past Roles : Lecturer for Art Didactics (2019–2023), Pedagogy Academic Staff Member (2022–2023) Her research emphasizes creative technology integration , interdisciplinary collaboration , and digital-physical hybrid learning environments . Key projects include makEd_digital (didactic makerspaces) and digital.macht.schule (partner school networks for digital skill transfer). Recent publications highlight her work at the intersection of art, technology, and education , including VR applications in conservation studies and pandemic-era pedagogy. She actively organizes conferences like Fab:UNIverse and contributes to platforms such as the ABK FabLab . Scientific Awards : Erasmus Scholarship (1999) Gärtner's projects bridge art education, media literacy , and teacher development through initiatives like KOALA (teacher training cooperation) and Visualised Teachpod (innovative teaching methods).

• Information Visualisation
• Usability
• Web Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Veit Simon Stephan serves as a Lecturer at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Media and Computer Science, Amberg-Weiden University of Applied Sciences, where he also holds administrative responsibilities. His academic profile combines engineering expertise with advanced research in data visualization and human-computer interaction. Dr. Stephan completed his doctoral research under Prof. Dr. Dieter Meiller, focusing on location-based visualization of complex relational data through food environment maps. His educational background includes a Doctorate and Master of Engineering degree, establishing a foundation in both theoretical and applied technical disciplines. His research spans critical domains in modern computing: Information Visualisation for complex datasets Usability engineering principles Web Engineering frameworks Information Retrieval systems Interactive Multimedia Systems design Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) methodologies Dr. Stephan's work emphasizes practical applications of visualization techniques to enhance user experience with spatial data, particularly through web-based interactive systems. His current contact is v.stephan@oth-aw.de .