The "Foundations" research cluster is dedicated to the fundamental aspects of complex IT systems. Our focus is on the development and research of formal models, algorithms, underlying business processes and innovation research.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create the fundamentals upon which further research within various disciplines can build. We are particularly interested in understanding complex systems and relevant computational problems.
Research Focuses
- Formal models: Formal models play a central role in the "Foundations" cluster. These models help us to precisely describe complex IT systems and analyze their functionality and performance.
- Algorithmics: Algorithms and processes are developed and analyzed using mathematical methods. Probabilistic aspects are also considered. The aim is to develop efficient algorithms, also for complex problems, and to improve our understanding of problem complexity.
- Business processes: We analyze and optimize business processes to create efficient and effective IT solutions. Our aim is to develop IT systems that can be seamlessly integrated into existing business structures and sustainably improved.
- Innovation research: Innovation research is another central component of our cluster. We investigate new technologies and methods to actively shape and drive the future of IT systems.
Cluster Members
Prof. Dr. Niclas Böhmer
Head of Algorithmic Decision Making and Society
Phone: +49 331 550-9196
Mail: niclas.boehmer@hpi.de
Research Focuses:
- Computational Social Choice
- Economics and Computation
- Fair & Transparent AI
- AI for Public Health
- Social Impact of Algorithms
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Döllner
Head of Computer Graphics Systems
Phone: +49 331 5509-170
Mail: juergen.doellner@hpi.de
Research Focuses:
- visual computing
- AI for geometry and geodata
- software analytics
- geospatial analytics
- video analytics
- finance analytics
Research Focuses:
- theoretical computer science
- efficient algorithms
- heuristic optimization
- random processes
- complexity
Prof. Dr. Anja Lehmann
Head of Cybersecurity – Identity Management
Phone: +49 331 5509-4931
Mail: anja.lehmann@hpi.de
Research Focuses:
- cryptography
- privacy-friendly technology
- encryption
- anonymous credentials
Prof. Dr. Falk Uebernickel
Head of Design Thinking and Innovation Research
Phone: +49 331 5509-4900
Mail: falk.uebernickel@hpi.de
Research Focuses:
- human-centered design
- design thinking management
- innovation
- digital transformation
Prof. Dr. Mathias Weske
Head of Business Process Technology
Phone: +49 331 5509-191
Mail: mathias.weske@hpi.de
Research Focuses:
- process mining
- business process support
- process automation
- healthcare
- logistics
Research News
Last change: 30/09/2024, Mareike-Vic Schreiber