These are our HDS-LEE alumni. Several of them have successfully completed their doctoral theses and are now working on exciting new Data Science projects. Learn more about their former HDS-LEE projects here.
Chloé Aujoulat
Alumna
Contacts
Title of the project
High dimensional data-driven study on the impact of genetic variations on plant metabolism.
Supervisor
Jun-Prof. Dr. Anna Matuszyńska
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wiechert
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I would like to expand my knowledge about data science, particularly in the context of my PhD project, including plant biology issues with plant metabolism and genetics. HDS-LEE allows me to exchange with researchers and students about the methods and tools to manipulate data and extract information from them. I also would like to get a broader view of the fields related to data science in this international environment.
Dr. Leonardo Boledi
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Process-Inspired Data Acquisition for Autonomous Ice Exploration Robots on Earth and Beyond
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I found a challenging project that puts into practice my knowledge of mathematical modeling, numerical simulation and data analysis.
Dr. Dwaipayan Chatterjee
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Characterization of cloud variability through novel satellite-based observations and its application for questions related to solar energy
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I am passionate about developing deep AI architectures to explore Earth system data and Energy's profound interrelationship. Therefore I find the interdisciplinary platform of HDS-LEE to be handy where I can grow and share with like-minded researchers. I am also very excited to learn from the guidance and courses the program has to offer.
Watch my video about
Can satellite images provide supervision for cloud systems characterization
Dr. Eike Cramer
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Scenario generation for optimization-based design and operation of multimodal energy systems under uncertainty
Supervisor
Prof. Alexander Mitsos, Ph. D.
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I like the idea of building connections between different fields of research through common methods and idea.
Emile de Bruyn
Doctoral Researcher HDS-LEE
Contact
Danimir Doncevic
Alumnus
Contact
Dr. Ann-Kathrin Edrich
Alumna
Contacts
Title of the project
Physics-informed machine learning for geohazard and climate change response engineering
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I hope to advance my knowledge in data science with the wide range of courses and trainings offered by HDS-LEE. Also, it is a great opportunity to get in touch with young scientists from different disciplines.
Dr. Moein Einollahzadeh Samadi
Alumnus
Contact
Christian Gerloff
Alumnus
Contact
Dr. Sonja Germscheid
Alumna
Contacts
Title of the project
Machine learning-based forecasting and scheduling optimization for energy systems under uncertainty
Supervisor
Prof. Alexander Mitsos, Ph. D.
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
additionally to the interesting trainings, courses and seminars about latest research topics, I enjoy the exchange within the interdisciplinary group of young, motivated researchers very much.
Dr. Viktor Grimm
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Predicting the flow in patient-specific aneurysm geometries using convolutional neural networks
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I believe that helping people is the most rewarding effort in life and my work in the program contributes a lot to it.
Dr. Laura Helleckes
Alumna
Contact
Dr. Robin Hilgers
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Prediction of magnetic materials for energy and information combining data-analytics and first-principles theory
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I believe that interdisciplinary collaboration in science will give rise to many innovations in the future and I would like to discover the possibilities which modern data analysis techniques offer in modern research.
Dr. Johannes Kruse
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Statistic and data-based methods for energy system analysis and modelling
Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Astrid Kiendler-Scharr
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I would like to understand how we can implement and operate future renewable energy systems that are governed by different heterogeneous time series and their complex interactions.
Dr. Lisa Laumen
Alumna
Contacts
Title of the project
Data Science in Nuclear Verification - Extracting Verification-relevant Information from Geospatial Big Data
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I would like to benefit from an extensive transferrable skill program of leading researchers to pursue my interest in the fascinating and challenging field of data science especially in image analysis and to exchange ideas with other PhD students in an interdisciplinary environment.
Dr. Stephan Malzacher
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Standardised data acquisition in biocatalysis according to the FAIR principles
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I want to get the opportunity to learn about data science from leading scientist and meet other PhD students working in this field.
Dr. Sophia Münker
Alumna
Contacts
Title of the project
Efficient Importance Sampling via Stochastic Optimal Control and Machine Learning
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I am hoping for an intense and interdisciplinary discourse which allows me to advance my research and gives me insight into exciting applications of data science.
Charlotte Neubacher
Alumna
Contacts
Title of the project
Exploitation of street canyon observations for inner city air quality forecasts and emission optimization
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
it offers a great opportunity to actively participate in a new development in science in connection with politically relevant topics.
Dr. Jan Rittig
Alumnus
Contact
Dr. Mario Rüttgers
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Data-Driven Analysis of Medical and Simulation Data for Improved Patient Treatment in the Human Respiratory System
Supervisor
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Schröder
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I get the chance to network with researchers from different fields but with similar challenges.
View an article about his research at www.helmholtz-hida.de
Dr. Karina Ruzaeva
Alumna
Contact
Dr. Leonardo Rydin Gorjão
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Stochastic timeseries analysis in electric power systems and paleo-climate data
Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Christian Beck
Dr. Benjamin Schäfer
Thesis
Stochastic timeseries analysis in electric power systems and paleo-climate data
Dr. Giuliano Santarpia
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Prediction of ligand protein interactions and brain signalling cascades using machine learning approaches: olfaction as a test scenario.
Supervisor
Jun-Prof. Dr. Mercedes Alfonso Prieto
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
taking into account my previous experiences, trainings and desire for the near future, in my opinion HDS-LEE program will fit perfectly in my background and with my goals. Moreover, the program is shaped so as to give me the opportunity to improve in my field and to learn very useful notions of related fields, helping me to become a well-rounded scientist.
Dr. Anna Simson
Alumna
Contact
Dr. Shyam Subbiah Pillai
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Power Procurement of Cellular Wireless Networks under Uncertain Renewable Power Generation
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I joined the HDS-LEE program because: I would like to be at the forefront of interdisciplinary, data-driven approaches toward solving modern world problems while interacting with my scientific peers in a highly stimulating environment
Dr. Daniel Wolff
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Neural Networks as reduced models for high-fidelity flow simulations in bioreactors and energy-efficient manufacturing processes
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I want to enhance my knowledge of simulation with data science techniques and to work with other researchers from different fields in a friendly and collaborative atmosphere.
Dr. Hu Zhao
Alumnus
Contacts
Title of the project
Probabilistic Simulation and Uncertainty Quantification for Earth Surface Processes
Supervisor
I joined the HDS-LEE program because...
I want to learn about advanced data science methodologies and technologies from leading researchers.
