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Christian Rossowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Security
• System Security
• Network Security
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Christian Rossow is Faculty at CISPA – Helmholtz Center for Information Security in Dortmund, Germany, where he leads the System Security research group. He holds dual academic appointments as a professor in the Computer Science department at Saarland University and as an honorary professor at TU Dortmund University. His research spans systems, software, and network security, with a focus on cyber attacks, defenses, and privacy. Research Interests: His primary research areas include software and system security (e.g., exploitation techniques, compiler-assisted defenses, AI-assisted (in)security), network security (e.g., DDoS mitigation, attack attribution, traffic analysis), and cybercrime (e.g., malware analysis, data-driven studies). He emphasizes foundational research with practical applications. Publication Trends: His recent work (2023–2025) shows a strong focus on microarchitectural attacks (e.g., cache side-channels, prefetcher analysis), browser and web security (e.g., sandbox escapes, CSS fingerprinting), network protocol vulnerabilities (e.g., TCP spoofing, infinite loops), and applied cryptography (e.g., ISA extensions for key management). His research consistently targets top-tier venues like IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, ACM CCS, and NDSS. Distinguished Paper Award at IEEE EuroS&P 2021 Best Student Paper Award at MIT Spam Conference 2010 Advising and Grants: He actively supervises PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with alumni placed in industry (NVIDIA, Crowdstrike, Continental) and academia. His research is supported by major grants including EU H2020 SISSDEN, BMBF-funded BOB, DFG-funded anonymous communication, and RAMSES. He regularly serves in leadership roles in the community, including PC Chair for RAID 2022/2023 and USENIX WOOT 2018, and Track Chair for ACM CCS 2026. Labs and Teams: He leads the System Security research group at CISPA, a world-leading institution for security and privacy. The group comprises talented full-time researchers and focuses on cutting-edge research with strong individual supervision and worldwide collaborations.

Simon Razniewskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Knowledge-based Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Razniewski is a Professor of Knowledge-based Artificial Intelligence at TU Dresden and ScaDS.AI, focusing on integrating language models and knowledge bases. He previously held roles at Bosch Center for AI (2023–2024), Max Planck Institute for Informatics (2017–2021), and Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (2014–2017). His research spans knowledge extraction, computational logic, and data science applications. He holds a PhD (2014) and Diplom (MSc, 2010) from Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and TU Dresden, respectively. Research interests include large language models (LLMs), knowledge graph construction, and uncertainty quantification in natural language processing. His work bridges AI theory and practice, with publications at top venues like ACL and EMNLP. He teaches courses on LLMs and knowledge-aware AI, and has advised numerous collaborative projects across academia and industry. Prominent contributions include frameworks like GPTKB for LLM knowledge materialization and QUITE for Bayesian reasoning in NLP. His prior roles at Siemens IT and Globalfoundries inform his applied research focus. The International Center for Computational Logic (ICCL) at TU Dresden is his primary research hub, emphasizing interdisciplinary computational logic and AI advancements.

Alsayed Algergawyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semantic Web Technologies
• Knowledge Graphs
• Data Integration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Alsayed Algergawy is the substitute for the Chair of Data and Knowledge Engineering at the University of Passau since April 2023. His work bridges semantic web technologies and machine learning to enable heterogeneous data integration across domains. Current focus areas: schema/ontology alignment, entity resolution, knowledge graph construction Active in DFG Collaborative Research Center AquaDiva (data lifecycle management) Domain applications: biodiversity, agriculture, energy His team develops hybrid strategies combining rule-based systems with ML techniques to extract value from both structured and unstructured data sources.

Victor Vianuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• database theory
• verification
• computational logic
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Victor Vianu is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, within the Jacobs School of Engineering. His work focuses on the intersection of database theory and verification techniques, particularly in the context of data-driven business processes and workflows. Research Interests Professor Vianu's primary research interests span database theory, verification of database-driven systems, and computational logic. His current work focuses on automatic verification of interactive data-driven web services and business processes, exploring how to provide customized workflow views for different stakeholders in organizational settings. His research addresses significant technical challenges at the intersection of data management and process modeling, requiring novel approaches that go beyond traditional relational algebra to handle both data and process aspects simultaneously. His work on data-driven business processes investigates how to specify, analyze, and synthesize views of workflows that expose only information relevant to specific user roles. This research has important applications in e-commerce, digital government, healthcare, and scientific infrastructure, where different stakeholders require varying levels of workflow abstraction and detail. Research Contributions and Trends Professor Vianu's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the integration of data management and workflow processes. His work has evolved from foundational database theory to increasingly practical applications in business process management. A key trend in his research is the development of formal frameworks for workflow views that maintain consistency while providing appropriate abstractions for different user roles. His publications reveal a progression from theoretical foundations to more applied aspects of workflow verification and integration, often in collaboration with researchers from INRIA and other institutions. Advising and Research Support Professor Vianu leads the UCSD Database Laboratory, which conducts research on database systems and theory. He currently advises graduate student Marysia Tran and has likely mentored numerous other students throughout his career. His research is supported by the National Science Foundation under grant "Views of Data-Driven Business Processes: Foundations and Applications" (NSF Project III 1815247). This project brings together techniques from logic, automata theory, complexity theory, algorithms, and automatic verification to address challenges in workflow management. Research Environment Professor Vianu is an active member of the UCSD Database Laboratory, which maintains a regular research seminar series. He has collaborated extensively with researchers including Alin Deutsch (UC San Diego), Serge Abiteboul (INRIA and ENS-Paris), Pierre Bourhis (Univ. of Lille and CNRS), and Adrien Koutsos (ENS Cachan). His foundational work includes co-authoring the influential textbook "Foundations of Databases" with S. Abiteboul and R. Hull, which remains a standard reference in database theory.

• Biological Oceanography
• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Polar Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Morten Hvitfeldt Iversen is a leading researcher in Polar Biological Oceanography at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI). He serves as Section Head of the Polar Biological Oceanography department and leads the bridging group 'SeaPump' collaborating with University of Bremen and MARUM. His work focuses on organic matter production, export, and transformation in oceans, linking small-scale microbial processes to large-scale biogeochemical cycles in high-latitude regions. Iversen pioneers optical techniques to study marine aggregates and their role in the biological carbon pump. Research interests include Arctic and Antarctic carbon dynamics, microbial ecology, and the impact of climate change on ocean systems. He leads projects like the 'SeaPump' initiative and contributes to the 6.3 sub-topic 'The future of the biological pump' under POF IV. His work integrates field observations, mooring data, and satellite measurements to understand carbon fluxes and their climate feedbacks. Recent articles highlight his focus on Arctic carbon sinks, microplastic impacts, and zooplankton roles in the biological pump. Iversen actively participates in expeditions aboard the Polarstern and uses advanced optical tools to study particle dynamics. His contributions bridge experimental and observational science to address global climate challenges.

Sabine Maasenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Science
• Neuroscience Sociology
• Technoscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Sabine Maasen is a Professor of Sociology of Science at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and serves as Director of the Munich Center for Technology in Society (MCTS). She is affiliated with the TUM School of Governance and contributes to the Wissenschaftlicher Rat (Scientific Council) of the German Science Council and the Scientific Commission of Lower Saxony. Education: Studied Sociology, Linguistics, and Psychology at Bielefeld University PhD in Sociology (1996) Habilitation (2001) Her research focuses on the sociology of science, with a specific emphasis on neuroscience sociology, technoscience, and the societal implications of digital technologies. She explores how neurotechnologies (e.g., neuroprosthetics, neurofeedback) and digital platforms (e.g., Web 2.0) reshape subjectivity and social norms. Recent publications highlight ethical challenges in large-scale projects like the Human Brain Project, the recontextualization of oxytocin as a "social hormone," and the interplay between technosocial systems and autonomy. Her work bridges neuroscience, sociology, and digital ethics. Labs/Teams: Director, Munich Center for Technology in Society (MCTS) Active in interdisciplinary collaborations at TUM School of Governance

Muhammad Ali Gulzarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Fault Localization
• Big Data systems
• Data Intensive scalable computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Muhammad Ali Gulzar is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Virginia Tech and an Amazon Scholar at Amazon Web Services. His research focuses on improving developer productivity through automated debugging and testing for applications in emerging domains, including data-intensive software such as dataflow programs, ML/AI applications, and computational notebooks. Education Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of California, Los Angeles (Google Ph.D. Fellow 2017-2020) Research Interests Gulzar's research spans three primary areas: (1) automated tracking-code localization techniques in web applications, (2) re-engineering testing and debugging for data-intensive applications, and (3) advancing current testing and debugging practices in Federated Learning Applications. His work addresses the challenges of debugging in complex systems where traditional approaches fail due to the scale and distributed nature of modern applications. His research has significant implications for improving software quality, developer productivity, and accessibility in web applications. Research Trends Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on debugging and testing challenges in emerging application domains. His work bridges traditional software engineering with machine learning, data-intensive systems, and web technologies. Notably, he has made significant contributions to Federated Learning debugging (FedDebug), accessibility challenges in ad-driven web applications, and semantic caching for Large Language Models. His approach often combines novel algorithmic insights with practical implementations that address real-world challenges in software development and maintenance. Scientific Awards Google Ph.D. Fellow (2017-2020) $1.1 million NSF award for Federated Learning research ACM CCS 2024 Distinguished Artifact Award Advising and Grants Gulzar leads a productive research group with multiple students contributing to publications in top-tier venues. His NSF-funded research on Federated Learning demonstrates his ability to secure competitive funding for innovative projects. His advising style appears to emphasize practical impact alongside theoretical contributions, with students often taking lead roles in publications. Current research directions include debugging techniques for Large Language Models, accessibility challenges in modern web applications, and novel testing approaches for distributed data processing systems.

Gerd Stummeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Formal Concept Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gerd Stumme is a Full Professor of Computer Science at University of Kassel , leading the Chair on Knowledge and Data Engineering . He serves as Executive Director of the Research Center for Information Systems Design (ITeG) , director of the International Centre for Higher Education Research (INCHER) , and founding member of the Hessian Institute for Artificial Intelligence (hessian.AI) . His research spans the intersection of Data Science, AI, and Mathematics , focusing on semantic/structural analysis of social networks, concept hierarchies, and mathematical structures (graphs, ordered sets) for knowledge acquisition. He pioneered work on Semantic Web, Web Mining, Social Bookmarking , and Recommender Systems , and has recently revisited mathematical foundations for knowledge representation. Recent publications analyze ordinal motifs in lattices , controversy mapping , and social network structures , with applications to business models, journalism, and AI. His work often integrates graph theory and formal concept analysis . He is a core developer of BibSonomy , a social bookmarking and publication-sharing system, and has contributed to FolkRank and TriAS algorithms for collaborative knowledge management.

Wolfgang Nejdlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Web Science
• Information Retrieval
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Nejdl is a Professor at the Institute for Data Science within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Leibniz University Hannover. He serves as Executive Director of the L3S Research Centre and Leibniz Forschungszentrum Inclusive Citizenship. Web Science Information Retrieval Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning His recent research focuses on AI applications in medicine , multimodal data fusion , and ethical AI systems . Projects include CAIMed (AI in Causal Medicine) and DAISEC (AI & Cybersecurity). His publications span conferences like AAMAS, WWW, and SIGIR. Notable awards include membership in the National Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech) . Former students hold positions at institutions like Stanford, TU Dresden, and ETH Zürich. Current projects involve climate resilience AI , federated learning for healthcare , and quantum-inspired data science .

Janick Edingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Operating Systems
• Edge Computing
• Computation Offloading
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Janick Edinger is a Professor of Distributed Operating Systems at the Department of Informatics, Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, University of Hamburg, Germany. He leads a research group focused on distributed, context-aware, and adaptive computing systems, with a strong emphasis on edge computing, computation offloading, and assistive technologies. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Mannheim Studies at National Taiwan University Studies at University of Alberta, Canada Research stays at University of British Columbia, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Georgia State University, USA His research explores how edge computing and computation offloading can enable efficient, privacy-preserving processing of sensor and video data close to their sources, particularly in dynamic environments. He investigates the integration of autonomous and heterogeneous systems—such as drone fleets and mobile devices—into scalable middleware platforms for real-time monitoring and decision-making in logistics and industrial operations. His work also emphasizes societal impact, contributing to accessible routing, adaptive interfaces, and crowd-sourced mapping. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in edge computing, federated learning, privacy-preserving analytics, and assistive technologies. Topics include WebAssembly-based offloading, emotion prediction via eye tracking, real-time traffic detection, and predictive maintenance in Industry 4.0, showcasing a blend of foundational systems research and applied human-centered computing. Scientific Awards: PerCom 2021 Mark Weiser Best Paper Award Best Paper Award at IEEE PerCom 2021 for 'Voltaire: Precise Energy-Aware Code Offloading Decisions with Machine Learning' Prof. Edinger actively advises students and leads research projects involving grants and collaborations. His team includes PhD candidates and researchers working on middleware, edge systems, and context-aware applications. He has served on conference program committees, such as shadow PC member for EuroSys 2021, and publishes in top venues including IPDPS, PerCom, CHIIR, and COMPSAC. Labs and Teams: He leads the Distributed Operating Systems research group at the University of Hamburg, where he mentors students and collaborates on projects involving edge computing, IoT, and adaptive systems.

• Semantic Web
• Ontology Engineering
• Knowledge Graphs
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Birgitta König-Ries is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Jena, Germany. She is a leading researcher in semantic technologies, ontology engineering, and knowledge graph management for biodiversity and life sciences. Her work focuses on reproducibility, provenance tracking, and data integration using semantic approaches. Research Interests: Semantic Web, Ontology Engineering, Knowledge Graphs, Biodiversity Informatics, Reproducibility of Scientific Experiments Key Collaborations: Sheeba Samuel, Nora Abdelmageed, Samira Babalou, Alsayed Algergawy, Felicitas Löffler, Vamsi Krishna Kommineni Her recent publications emphasize automated knowledge graph construction, domain-specific language models (e.g., BiodivBERT), benchmarking semantic table interpretation (KG2Tables, BiodivTab), and tools for provenance management (MLProvLab, MLProvCodeGen). She contributes to FAIR data principles and interdisciplinary research, particularly in biodiversity and public administration transparency. Her work bridges theoretical advances with practical implementations, including open-access benchmarks (tFood, tBiodiv, tBiomed) and collaborative platforms like BiodivPortal and fusion-jena. Notable Tools & Benchmarks: BiodivBERT, KG2Tables, BiodivTab, MLProvLab, tBiodiv, tBiomed

• Knowledge Representation
• Semantic Web
• Ontology Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jiaoyan Chen is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in the Department of Computer Science at The University of Manchester. She previously held roles as a Lecturer at Manchester, a Senior Researcher at the University of Oxford, and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Heidelberg University. Education: PhD and Bachelor's in Computer Science and Technology from Zhejiang University (2016 and 2011), with a visiting PhD stint at Zurich University's Department of Informatics. Research Interests: Integrating knowledge graphs and ontologies with machine learning and large language models (LLMs), focusing on semantic embeddings, knowledge curation, and explainable AI systems. Publication Trends show emphasis on ontology embeddings (e.g., OWL2Vec*), LLM evaluation with knowledge graphs, and hybrid neural-symbolic reasoning. Her work bridges structured knowledge and modern AI through projects like OntoEm and ConCur . Current Research Team includes postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and externally co-supervised associates. She actively recruits PhD candidates in areas like Retrieval-Augmented Generation and LLM Explainability , with projects funded by EPSRC and international consortia. Grants & Leadership: EPSRC New Investigator Award (2023-2026) Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto Research Fund (2024-2026) EPSRC ConCur Project (2021-2025) Professional Service: Associate Editor, Transactions on Graph Data and Knowledge EPSRC Peer Review College member OAEI Track Co-organizer at ISWC

Rainer Gemullaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Data Processing
• Knowledge Graphs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rainer Gemulla is a Professor of Practical Computer Science I: Data Analytics at the University of Mannheim, heading the Data and Web Science Group within the School of Business Informatics and Mathematics. He has been a W3-Professor at the University since 2014, following positions as a senior researcher at Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik (2010-2014) and postdoctoral researcher at IBM Almaden Research Center (2008-2010). His research focuses on machine learning with structured and semi-structured data, particularly knowledge graphs, and developing efficient systems for data-intensive processing. Professor Gemulla's research spans multiple areas including machine learning with structured data (relational data), machine learning with semi-structured data (multi-relational graphs), combining these approaches with unstructured knowledge (text), and developing efficient, scalable methods for data-intensive processing. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, as evidenced by numerous open-source software projects including LibKGE, DistKGE, and AdaPM. His recent publications show a strong trend toward knowledge graph embeddings, parameter server architectures, and efficient training methods. The research demonstrates increasing focus on scalability challenges in graph learning, with particular attention to hyperparameter optimization, dynamic resource allocation, and benchmarking methodologies. His work consistently addresses the practical challenges of implementing machine learning systems at scale. Distinguished Reviewer Award at SIGMOD, 2025 Distinguished PC Member Award at EDBT, 2023 Outstanding Reviewer Award at NeurIPS, 2021 Junior-Fellow of the Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI), 2013 IBM's 2011 Pat Goldberg Memorial best paper award Best paper of NIPS 2011 Biglearn workshop Professor Gemulla actively mentors PhD students and has supervised numerous successful doctoral candidates. His leadership extends to administrative roles including Head of examination board for MSc Business Informatics since 2017, and previously serving as Study dean of the WIM faculty (2016-2019) and CIO of University of Mannheim (2022-2024). His research is supported by grants including AWS in Education Research Grant Award (2013) and Google Focused Research Award (2011). The Data and Web Science Group develops multiple open-source software projects including LibKGE (knowledge graph embedding library), DistKGE (multi-GPU training), AdaPM (adaptive parameter manager), Lapse (parameter server), and various tools for information extraction and sequence mining. The group maintains active collaborations with industry partners and academic institutions worldwide, particularly in the areas of knowledge graph research and scalable machine learning systems.

Heiko Paulheimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Knowledge Graphs
• Semantic Web
• Web Data Mining
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Heiko Paulheim is a Professor of Data Science and currently serves as University Vice President at the University of Mannheim. He leads the Data and Web Science Group (DWS), which focuses on Web Data Mining, Knowledge Graphs, and Semantic Web technologies. His research group contributes to open source knowledge graphs like DBpedia and develops new knowledge graphs such as WebIsALOD and DBkWik. As of October 1, 2024, he has limited teaching capacity due to his vice presidential duties. Prof. Paulheim's research interests span Knowledge Graphs, Semantic Web, Web Data Mining, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. His work particularly focuses on knowledge graph refinement, embedding techniques (notably RDF2vec), and applications in various domains including news recommendation, biomedical informatics, and environmental monitoring. His group develops practical tools like the RapidMiner Linked Open Data Extension and RDF2vec for knowledge graph applications. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on knowledge graph embeddings, with particular attention to RDF2vec variants, applications in news recommendation systems, biomedical data integration, and spatio-temporal knowledge graphs for environmental monitoring. His work bridges theoretical advances in knowledge representation with practical applications across multiple domains. Among his notable achievements are a nomination for the Best Paper Award at CAiSE 2025 and securing an Open Science Grant for the SpatialBenchRAG project. His research has significant impact in both academic and industrial contexts, with multiple papers accepted at top conferences like ISWC and ESWC. Prof. Paulheim has supervised numerous PhD students including Alexander Brinkmann and Michael Schlechtinger, and has led several research projects including the DFG Project Mine@LOD, State of BW Project SyKoW², and BMBF Project DS4DM. His group maintains strong industry connections with partners like SAP AG, Daimler AG, and IDS.

• Computer Security
• Network Security
• Systems Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nuno Santos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon, and a senior researcher at INESC-ID Lisbon. He leads the SysSec team, focusing on systems security and privacy. His research spans secure enclaves, network security, and censorship-resistant systems. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (2013) from Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS) in affiliation with Saarland University. Visiting research stints at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2018) and Technical University of Munich (2024). Research Interests: Systems security, privacy, trusted execution environments (TEEs), network security, censorship resistance, AI security, and secure cloud computing. He has pioneered work on mitigating vulnerabilities in TrustZone-based TEEs and enhancing confidential computing. Publications: Over 30+ peer-reviewed articles in top-tier venues like S&P, USENIX Security, CCS, and NDSS. Recent trends focus on AI-driven security (e.g., automated exploit generation, prompt-to-SQL injections) and confidential computing (e.g., AMD SEV-SNP analysis). Awards: IST Outstanding Teaching Award (2019/2020), 2024 Prémio Científico Universidade de Lisboa/Caixa Geral de Depósitos. Advising & Grants: Supervised MSc theses in areas like AI-powered vishing attacks and confidential VMs. Active in conference organization (e.g., USENIX Security’25 Vice Chair, IEEE EuroSP’26 Co-Chair). Labs/Teams: Leads the SysSec team at INESC-ID Lisbon, collaborating on projects like AnyTEE (TEE framework) and FlowLens (network security tool).