Programme Committee
Elena Fürst
Elena is deputy head of the Research Information System u:cris at the University of Vienna. She has a background in comparative literature and information management. In her current role she supports researchers in research documentation, research data management and showcasing research activities.
Christian Gumpenberger
Christian is the Head of the Bibliometrics and Publication Strategies team at the University of Vienna, he has been involved in promoting Open Science initiatives in Austria. His work includes leading a subproject in the Austrian Transition to Open Access 2 project (AT2OA2), investigating the visibility of Open Access publications using alternative metrics, as well as co-leading the ORCID Austria Consortium.
Lothar Hölbling
Lothar is the deputy head of the bibliometrics and publication strategies team at the University of Vienna. He coordinates bibliometric reporting for various stakeholders within the university and is currently exploring the transformative potential of AI in developing AI-driven research support tools based on bibliometric data.
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Lars Kaczmirek
Lars leads the Core Facility AUSSDA at the University of Vienna. He is an expert in survey methodology with a doctorate in Psychology. He is a visiting scholar at the University of Michigan and brings extensive experience in building research infrastructures. His work focuses on developing tools and processes for science, particularly in the realm of open science and data sharing.
Max Kaiser
Max is the head of the University of Vienna Research and Publication Services Department, which includes six expert teams advancing open science through services in research data management, data stewardship, open access, bibliometrics, research information, and digital preservation. His work supports researchers in meeting open science goals by developing practical, cross-disciplinary infrastructures that simplify publishing, sharing, and research preservation.
Emily J. Kate
Emily is the Data Steward for the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna. With a PhD in Anthropology and Demography, she proudly describes herself as "scientifically nosey" and enjoys connecting with scientists to develop tailored solutions that meet their unique and evolving needs.