workshop on the analysis of Twitter data for Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Expertise
Professor Jäschke and his team develop and optimize methods in the areas of Big Data and Machine Learning, especially in the aplication fields of Natural Language Processing, Social Bookmarking and Recommendation Systems. This includes the Collection (e.g. through focussed Crawling), Compilation, Annotation (e.g. by means of Crowdsourcing) and Curation of suitable records (data sets).
Further, it includes the Adaptation and Improvement of appropriate Algorythms (e.g. Named Entity Recognition, Classification, Clustering, Information Extraction, etc.) culminating in the development of web-based analysis platforms.
Scientific Services
- Hadoop-Cluster
- GPU calculator
- diverse datasets
Expertise
Prof. Kaufmann's research and that of her research group is concerned with the molecular mechanisms of gene regulation in plants. Plant developmental processes require coordinated changes in the activity of a large number of genes in the nucleus. These are controlled by specific transcription factors interacting with epigenetic regulators. We are investigating the molecular modes of action and gene regulatory networks of these regulatory proteins.
In addition, Kaufmann and her team are interested in environment-independent variation, and evolutionary changes in these networks. In addition, there is interest in the molecular mechanisms that control the activities of genes during development, using a combination of epigenomics, proteomics, and classical genetics. Their model system is flower development. By combining experimental and computational analyses, the team aims to understand multicellular development at the systems level.
Scientific Services
- molecular biological, biochemical and genetic approaches e.g. ChIP-seq, SELEX-seq, protein complex isolation, gene expression studies and classical genetics
Expertise
Model-driven engineering raises the level of abstraction in software engineering by using models as primary development artifacts. In particular, domain-specific modelling languages can ease the transition between informally sketched requirements or designs and implementations by supporting high-level yet formal representations as a starting point for automation. Moreover, using a model-based development approach, critical system properties can be analyzed, validated and verified even before the system is actually built. Model-driven development thus leads to an increase in both productivity and quality. To some extent, model-driven engineering has made its way into industrial practice, most notably for the development of embedded systems in various domains. However, model-driven engineering does not suffice to successfully manage all challenges of modern software engineering, and actually creates new problems. Research conducted at the Chair of Model-driven Software Engineering is particularly driven by relevant challenges and problems arising from the adoption of the model-driven engineering paradigm in industrial practice.
Scientific Services
- Experience in implementing model-based development engineering methods, techniques and processes
- Know-how regarding the set-up of model-based transformation chains (domain-specific modeling languages, model transformation and interpretation, code generation) and development environments (collaborative modeling, (co-)evolution of models, model repair and synchronization)
- Expertise in the field of version and variant management, especially customized configuration management and software product lines
Testimonials
- Collaboration with a Berlin-based software company on the development of innovative software architecture analysis techniques for the quality assurance of embedded systems
- Consulting for a major German automotive supplier with regard to fundamental questions of configuration management of models for the model-driven development of embedded systems
- Support of an international electrical engineering corporation with the model-based development of software components for a new generation of internet-based multimedia building communication systems
Expertise
Professor Klotzsch research is focussed on the field of materials science for optiminzing adaptive immuntherapies. Furthermore he is engaged in the immun systems mechanbiology.
He and his team aim to bridge the gap between structural and cell biology, and in particular to unravel the mechanistic aspects of how cells sense and respond to their environment. This includes how cells use forces to study interactions with other molecules such as receptor-ligand interactions to switch biochemical functions, such as T-cell activation, migration, or their interaction with the extracellular matrix. We are also investigating how these findings can be used for biomedical applications.
We use state-of-the-art single molecule microscopy techniques such as super-resolution microscopy, AFM and optical tweezers to gain insights into general aspects of mechanobiology, membrane biophysics, neurobiology and immunology.
Scientific Services
- Super-Resolution Mikroscopy
- transcriptomics
- mechanical tests with biological materials
- T-cells activation
- characterization of lymphocytes
Testimonials
- comparative studies of products for CAR T cell therapy
Expertise
The structure research and electron microscopy group at the HU of Berlin actively develops and applies a broad spectrum of techniques for the analysis of small volumes of material by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and also light microscopy. Know-how which we can offer to external partners is based on the development of radically new electron diffraction techniques for ab-initio determination of atomic structure in (nano-) crystalline materials, and also the development of inline holographic techniques for the TEM as well as the optical microscope. The inline holographic techniques developed within the group are applied in the TEM for mapping electrostatic potentials, charge density distributions, and also strain in semiconductors and ceramics. In the optical microscope we apply these techniques for quantitative phase microscopy of living cells or mapping the topography of surfaces with nm resolution along the optical axis.
Scientific Services
Transmission electron microscopes:
- JEOL JEM2200FS FEG-(S)TEM equipped with an in-column energy filter for electron energy-loss spectroscopy, HAADF- and BF-STEM detectors, EDX spectrometer for local elemental analysis, NanoMegas ASTAR precession unit for phase mapping and electron crystallography, electrostatic biprism for off-axis holography, Instrument control software for Large-Angle Rocking-Beam Electron Diffraction (LARBED)
- Hitachi H-8110 (S)TEM with LaB6 cathode, equipped with HAADF- and BF-STEM detectors
Scanning electron microscope:
- Zeiss GeminiSEM 500 with a field-emission source, equipped with a multi-segment STEM detector, an EDX-Spectrometer, and an E-beam lithography unit (RAITH-Elphy)
Testimonials
- Within a cooperation agreement with a leading provider of optical products, Prof. Koch has developed novel techniques for analysing series of images.
Expertise
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As part of their scientific activity Dr Markus Krutzik and the team members of the.quantum.chapter have acquired an extensive amount of expertise in developing tailored quantum sensors - from key technology to subsystem and system level. Quantum optical sensors and optical clocks are used in high-precision inertial navigation, gravimetry and gradiometry or for the synchronisation of networks. Hence, they are central for navigating GPS-free environments, for geophysics, the exploration of natural resources, the monitoring of climate change, and for addressing fundamental questions of modern physics. Central to their research are compact and robust setups for optical spectrocopy, absolute frequency references, and ultra-cold atom based inertial sensors. For this purpose, the team developed lasers and optical systems for generation and manipulation of light, as well as control software and data management platforms. Their setups are not only operated in laboratory research: They are also used as in field or even in space. In addition to development, testing and operation of atomic quantum sensors, Dr Krutzik and the team gained expert knowledge in all stages of mission and system design, ranging from mission architecture and identification of requirements to system integration and qualification, as well as development of control concepts and data analysis. In addition to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Dr Krutzik is also associated with Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik.
Scientific Services
- Methods for the design, development and testing of compact, robust and tailored quantum sensors - from component to system level
- Identification of critical technologies and construction of prototypes
- Workshops and seminars
Dr. Krutzik is also part of "The Quantum Chapter" team, which provides workshops, training, prototyping, and consulting around the topic of quantum technology.
Expertise
Prof. Kuemmerle’s team strives to better understand how land use change affects the environment and society. This includes assessments of spatial patterns and the underlying drivers of, for example, tropical deforestation, agricultural abandonment, or intensification of farming. Furthermore, the team studies how changes in land use affect the ecosystem services (e.g. food production or carbon storage) and biodiversity. As one focus the work group analyses trade-offs between use of resources and nature conservation, as well as how such trade-offs could be mitigated. The group also seeks to generate insights and records of high practical value for land use and nature conservation planning, and to assess the effectiveness of nature conservation measures. Prof. Kuemmerle’s regional focus is on Europe, the former Soviet Union and Latin America.
Scientific Services
- the working group offers quantitative, spatially-explicit methods drawing from spatial ecology, geoinformatics, remote sensing, spatial statistics, econometrics, conservation planning, and wildlife biology
- equipment to carry out broad-scale surveys to gather primary data
- server and data storage infrastructure that allows for computationally demanding and/or big data projects
Testimonials
- different projects with environmental organisations
Olympic Centre Berlin (Olympiastützpunkt Berlin)
Expertise
Professor Legerlotz is head of the Movement Biomechanics research group in the Department of Training and Movement Sciences. The research team focuses on different aspects of tendon adaptation. This includes the adaptation of connective tissues to strain in general and also the emergence, rehabilitation and prevention of tendon injuries in particular. Current research analyses the effect of changing hormone levels on the mechanical properties of the female tendon and training interventions that are used to treat athletes with tendinopathy.
Scientific Services
The departments offers three large laboratories with modern sports science equipment:
- Motion Analysis Laboratory with a VICON system including twelve cameras and three AMTI force plates. Both the foundations of the force platforms as well as the camera mounts are decoupled from the sports ground of the laboratory to prevent the transmission of vibrations.
- Force Diagnostic Laboratory with DAVID and Technogym strength diagnostics equipment for all major muscle groups
- EMG laboratory with a Biodex System-3 and an Esaote ultrasound machine, which is used to study the muscle-tendon plasticity. To control the joint angle at the Biodex camera, mounts are available for installing eight VICON cameras. A large LCD-Screen provides the possibility for biofeedback.
All labs are air-conditioned and are equipped with an uninterruptible power supply and complete darkening.
Testimonials
Various projects with Olympic Centre Berlin (Olympiastützpunkt Berlin), from training adaptation to injury prophylaxis
IT system house
IT product manufacturer
international pharmaceutical company
medium-sized biotechnology company
Expertise
The research of Prof. Leser and his group is focused on all aspects of management, integration and analysis of heterogeneous, large and distributed data sets including natural language texts (text-mining and information extraction). This encompasses subjects such as data warehouses and ETL, graph databases, deep web and semantic web, machine learning, similarity search, scientific workflows, statistical methods of data analysis as well as methods for assessing and securing data quality. The team of Professor Leser conducts research in a variety of interdisciplinary projects, especially with colleagues from the life sciences covering the range from basic molecular biology to Systems Medicine.
Scientific Services
Very good IT-facilities:
- several state-of-the-art parallel computer cluster (20-80 CPUs, 1 TB main memory)
- cluster with 60+ cores
- 50TB+ storage
Testimonials
- For an IT service provider: Consultancy and prototype development in the field of master data standardisation and integration
- For an IT-manufacturer: Development and valuation of algorithms for analysing data quality
- For an international pharmaceutical company: Consultancy and development of text-mining-procedures in biomarker development
- For a medium-sized biotech company: Joint system development (partly funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy) in the field of human genotype changes evaluation
leading company in the field of microcredit
WebTrekk and Uebermetrics
Expertise
Professor Lessmann's research focuses on machine learning and artificial intelligence (MLAI) methodologies and their use cases in managerial decision support. Areas of interest include but are not limited to explainable AI, causal/interpretable machine learning, natural language processing, predictive analytics and time series forecasting.
He is specialized in MLAI applications in the broad scope of marketing and risk analytics. He is also actively involved in knowledge transfer, professional education and consulting projects with industry partners ranging from start-ups to global players and non-profit organizations.
Scientific Services
- Prototyping, evaluation, and benchmarking of ML/AI-based prediction and decision models
- Development of PD, LGD, and EAD forecasting models
- Processing of textual data for knowledge extraction
- Assessment of the information value of commercially available data sources (e.g., credit bureau data) for predictive modeling
- Estimation of personalized, individual-level treatment effects
- Professional education in ML/AI, data science and business analytics
Testimonials
FinTech - Based on concepts of Bayesian statistics and semi-supervised machine learning, Professor Lessmann and his team have developed a system to solve the problem of inference rejection in the lending industry. Their solutions provide significantly better risk scorecards and make it easier for lenders to predict the predictive power of a scorecard (e.g., the PD) in operation. The project was conducted with a leader in the microcredit space.
E-commerce - Together with WebTrekk and Uebermetrics, Lessmanns working group is developing an AI-driven web controlling system that examines web metric time series (page views, visits, bounce rates, checkouts, sales, etc.) and identifies the causes of observed patterns (e.g., anomalies). To this end, their system integrates deep causal detection algorithms based on reinforced learning and xAI methods. To extend the scope of their root cause explanations, they also monitor various social media streams and use advanced NLP algorithms for event detection. The unique combination of these AI concepts provides web controllers and store managers with advanced insights into their business operations.
Digital marketing - Lessman and his team have developed advanced causal machine learning models for real-time targeting of e-coupons and other digital marketing stimuli. Their optimal (i.e., profit-maximizing) methodology includes both single and multiple treatment scenarios and leverages traditional supervised learning algorithms to enable cost-effective deployment.
Continuing Education
Professor Lessmann has taught a number of professional education courses in subject areas such as credit risk modeling, fraud detection, advanced analytics, and machine learning, to name a few. Some of these courses are offered as part of the SAS Business Knowledge Series, but are also available on the R and Python platforms. Requests for professional development in the areas of his expertise are welcome.
Funding
- funding by various bodies including DFG, DAAD, IBB (e.g. Transfer Bonus, ProFIT)
Expertise
Dr. Lilge, founder of gamelab.berlin, is working on the conception and implementation of digital and analog learning and experience offerings that use playful elements to generate continuous motivation throughout the entire period of use. Examples of such offerings include serious games, i.e., serious games that pursue specific learning objectives; gamified apps, i.e., applications that contain playful aspects; digital and analog exhibits; and immersive room design that immerses the user in a captivating experience. The goal is that people, through these interactive and engaging learning methods, will be motivated to expand their knowledge and actively engage with the content. In addition to his work as a researcher on the cultural technique of games, he advises companies and organizations on the topics of gamification and human focused design.
Scientific Services
- Conception and testing of digital prototypes
- Consulting on interdisciplinary innovation projects
Testimonials
Twiddle - mobile game for 8 research museums of the Leibniz Association
Polarstern 360° - Virtual and Augmented Reality Exhibition at the Bremerhaven Maritime Museum
Snapture - mobile game for teaching image literacy for the Bode-Museum Berlin
Mein Objekt - playful knowledge transfer for e.g. Humboldt-Forum Berlin, Badisches Landesmuseum, a.o.
Continuing Education
Gamification Expert Level 3 of the Engagement Alliance and
certified Octalysis Framework user
Infineon Technologies Austria AG, Durst Phototechnik Digital Technology GmbH, Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft, ISOVOLTAIC AG, Sappi Europe
Expertise
Prof. List-Kratochvil and his research group are working on electronic and optoelectronic hybrid components (based on hybrid material systems and organic or hybrid semiconductors), additive resource-efficient deposition techniques (inkjet printing) and in-situ nanostructuring and synthesis methods. By developing and combining novel electro-active materials with appropriate structuring and processing methods applications in the field of sensor technology, photovoltaics and optoelectronics are developed. Based on a wealth of experience, the AG Hybrid Devices can participate in national research projects, within the framework of European funding projects and programs or in direct contract research on the level from from basic research to joint product development.
Scientific Services
- Infrastructure for the fabrication and characterization of thin film hybrid semiconductor devices (LEDs, Hybrid PV, Hybrid transistors, sensor devices)
- Inkjet printing method for structured additive deposition of electronic and photonic functional materials
- Electrical, optical and spectroscopic methods for the characterization of electronic and photonic functional materials
Testimonials
- Infineon Technologies Austria AG - Villach, Austria: joint development of inkjet based processes in semiconductor manufacturing and RFID-antenna technologies
- Durst Phototechnik Digital Technology GmbH - Lienz, Austria: joint development of inkjet based processes for printing on glass, consulting on the construction and ramp-up of a central corporate R&D-facility, training of employees
- Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft – Leoben, Austria: joint development of inkjet based processes for printing components on printed circuit boards
- ISOVOLTAIC AG – Lebring, Austria: joint development of hybrid PV Technologies
- Sappi Europe, Austria: joint development of coating technologies and electronic functionalities in and on paper
State of Berllin
Berlin Senate Administration
Public authorities and associations
Expertise
PD Dr. Mohsen Makki and his research group Soil Geography and Geomorphology have been dealing with soil-forming processes and properties of soils in urban areas for about two decades.
The scope of work includes all types of anthropogenically influenced sites (e.g. military sites, airports) that have been transformed by humans in the course of urban development, and natural soils. A main focus has been and will be the integration of the results of the soil investigations into soil protection concepts and landscape design measures with regard to climate change and other urban and landscape planning development concepts.
The working group continues to participate in geoarchaeological projects and supports non-university partners in the development of systems as well as substrates for vertical farming and green roofs. Regional focal points of research are the metropolitan region Berlin/Brandenburg, Italy, West and Central Asia.
Scientific Services
- Soil-sedimentological and geomorphological expertise
- Soil-scientific site evaluation of urban and rural soils according to BBodSchG and BBodSchV
- Geoarchaeological site evaluation
- Creation of soil experience paths
- Creation of soil substrates for vertical farming and indoor farming
- Grain size analysis by means of Beckman-COULTER and Köhn apparatus
- Standard soil analyses (humus content, pH-value, lime content, electrical conductivity)
- Temperature-dependent determination of carbon content by loss on ignition
- Measurement of nutrient and heavy metal contents in soils and sediments according to DIN and VDLUFA, measurement by ICP-OES
Testimonials
- Soil science investigations in the Berlin/Brandenburg metropolitan region (Tempelhof Airport, Tegel Airport, Parks Range, Teufelsberg, etc.)
- Development of a pedological mapping guide for the state of Berlin
- Preparation of pedological reports for the Berlin Senate Administration
- Site analyses for public authorities and associations
several medium-sized and DAX companies
Expertise
Mendling's research focuses on the question how business processes can be efficiently and effectively supported by information systems. To this end, Mendling and his team address questions of the information technology as well as of managerial questions.
Within the framework of business process management they developed a series of technical solutions for process mining and also management tools like the BPM Billboard.
The expertise of Mendling and his team is summarized in the seminal textbook "Fundamentals of Business Process Management", which is used by over 250 universities in 70 countries.
Scientific Services
- cooperation with businesses from different branches
- design of training concepts for process management
- performance of training courses and projects for process improvement
- development of new analysis software for business processes
Testimonials
In the context of his projects, Mendling worked together with many medium-sized companies and DAX-companies from different branches.
Continuing Education
LL.M. Digitalization and Tax Law
Expertise
Prof. Miyazaki, is a critical humanities scholar working on the theory, critique, and history of digital media, digitization, and computation as productive practice. He uses numerous social-critical, philosophical and technology-related theories of the last century (historical materialism, critical theory, poststructuralism, science and technology studies, media theory, media archaeology, postcolonialism, design studies). Currently, Prof. Miyazaki is working on the theory and history of alternative, non-profit, sustainable production practices that could be realized through other types of digitization. The focus is not only on social change, but also on technical-media change, which has no future without critical knowledge of technology.
Scientific Services
Consulting through studies, lectures and talks on current topics in the field of information technologies, algorithms, society, culture and politics with a focus on digitalization, sustainability and criticism. The focus is on the deployment of alternative lifestyles and forms of life in the future, as well as socio-political opportunities to take action.
Testimonials
- Establishment of the Critical Media Lab at the Institute Experimental Design and Media Cultures at the School of Art and Design FHNW (Claudia Mareis).
- Associated Investigator in the Cluster of Excellence "Matters of Activity".
- Publication: "Counter-Dancing Digitality. On Commoning and Computation".
Expertise
In the course of her research at the Humboldt University, Dr. Neubert deals with land use, the different models, possibilities, challenges and questions that go along with it. She and her team can be described as Land Use Specialists.
Dr. Neubert leads research projects and teaches in the areas of: Rural and agricultural development, water resources management, climate change adaptation. Development and implementation of the participatory impact assessment method: MAPP.
Continuing Education
- Trainings and consultations on topics such as: "International Cooperation for Sustainable Development".
City of Munich
vhw Bundesverband für Wohnen und Stadtentwicklung (Federal Association for Housing and Urban Development)
FGW - Forschungsinstitut für die gesellschaftliche Weiterentwicklung (North Rhine-Westphalia)
CBRE
Expertise
Prof. Nuissl is concerned with the development of cities and regions. He investigates the growth of cities and settlement areas, dynamics on the housing market (esp. displacement processes) as well as the development of city districts and neighborhoods. In addition, one focus of his work is the analysis of municipal planning and policy processes. As a member of the Integrative Research Institute on Transformations of Human-Environment Systems (IRI THESys), Prof. Nuissl has excellent interdisciplinary connections in his field of research.
Scientific Services
- Contract research (qualitative and quantitative social science methods)
- Expert reports
Testimonials
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City of Munich: Case Study on Displacement Processes in the Housing Market and Derivation of Urban Policy Implications (https://www.muenchen.de/rathaus/Stadtverwaltung/Referat-fuer-Stadtplanu…)
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vhw Bundesverband für Wohnen und Stadtentwicklung (Federal Association for Housing and Urban Development): Study on the change of local political cultures in a polarized society
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FGW - Forschungsinstitut für die gesellschaftliche Weiterentwicklung (North Rhine-Westphalia): Study on the integration of migrants in the neighborhood (https://www.fgw-nrw.de/forschungsergebnisse/forschungsergebnisse/projek…)
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CBRE: Data collection on student housing in Germany
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IRI THESys - Integrative Research Institute on Transformations of Human-Environment Systems at the Humboldt University of Berlin
Expertise
Prof. Pinkwart’s research group investigates a range of topics including adaptive educational technologies, computer supported collaborative learning, computer science education methods (especially in the fields of programming and modeling), social media and cooperative systems, and socio-technical systems. In addition, they develop multimodal human-computer interaction methods using interactive surfaces, mobile devices and 3D technologies. Prof. Pinkwart is a well-known member of numerous national and international committees and projects in basic and applied research. His team can offer specialised expertise in computer-assisted education and training, especially in the field of mobile and ubiquitous learning and teaching scenarios, computer-based group learning methods, and adaptive mechanisms in e-learning. In this context, Prof. Pinkwart and his team realise numerous research projects and co-operate with several educational institutions and companies. Concerning socio-technical systems, Prof. Pinkwart’s team conducts research on issues of design, implementation and evaluation of group-oriented software applications (e.g. online communities).
Scientific Services
- interactive table (multi-touch)
- electronic boards
- tablets (20x)
Testimonials
- co-operation with IT companies: consulting for didactical concepts applied to online courses in the fields of media production and e-learning
- co-operation with e-learning companies: formation of study groups in large online courses
- co-operation with automotive supplier: designing human-machine interfaces for production machines
- co-operation with automotive manufacturer: multimodal control concepts for car infotainment systems