Computer Science Annual Symposium 2026
The Computer Science Annual Symposium brings together researchers from the Department of Computer Science to present current research, exchange ideas, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The programme features a keynote, research presentations, poster sessions, and opportunities for discussion and networking.
Heiko Hamann, 19.11.2026, 5:00 pm, Foyer, F Building
Keynote: “Swarm Robotics”
Heiko Hamann
Heiko Hamann is a Full Professor for Cyber Physical Systems at the Konstanz University.
“I'm developing innovative methods to govern the ever increasing complexity of engineered systems. Novel applications of tools from physics, mathematics, chemistry, and biology help me to develop new design strategies for self-organizing systems.”
Short CV
Since 2022 Professor, University of Konstanz, Germany; 2017-2022 Professor, University of Lübeck, Germany; 2013-2017 Professor, University of Paderborn, Germany; Apr-Oct 2016 Professor, Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany; 2009-2012 Postdoc, Karl-Franzens University Graz, Austria; 2008 Doctorate in engineering, University of Karlsruhe, Germany; 2006 Diploma in computer science, University of Stuttgart, Germany; 2004-2005 Studies of computer science at Oregon State University, OR, USA
Research
swarm robotics, collective behavior, bio-inspired robotics; bio-hybrid system, human-swarm interaction; (semi-)automatic synthesis of robot controllers; active inference and minimize surprise for mobile robotics; modeling swarm systems and complex systems; system size scalability of everything
(Source: https://heikohamann.de/)
Programme
| Thursday, 19 November 2026, from 5:00 pm, Foyer, Building F, Fürstenallee 11 | |
| 5:00–5:30 pm | Welcome address by Prof. Dr. Axel-Cyrille Ngonga Ngomo, followed by a musical opening |
| 5:30–6:00 pm | Informal networking |
| 6:00–7:00 pm | Keynote by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heiko Hamann, University of Konstanz – “Swarm Robotics” – followed by discussion and Q&A |
| 7:00 pm | Dinner |
| 8:00 pm | Research groups and workshops, informal exchange, networking |
| 10:00 pm | Poster Session Awards presented by Prof. Dr. Axel-Cyrille Ngonga Ngomo |
Kontakt
Büro: F1.225
Telefon: +49 5251 60-1761
E-Mail: axel.ngonga@uni-paderborn.de
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