TEDxHHN

Speakers

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• Dr. Andreas Butz

  Dr. Andreas Butz is a distinguished computer scientist and Human-Computer Interaction specialist whose influential textbooks have shaped the field. His research advances the understanding of how humans and computers can interact more effectively and intuitively.

• Dr. Christiane Werner

  Dr. Christiane Werner is Professor of Ecosystem Physiology, investigating how plants and ecosystems respond to climate change from molecular to global scales. Her research spans from photosynthesis and water relations to ecosystem-atmosphere interactions, exploring how plants adapt to environmental stress and revealing the intricate connections between plant physiology and ecosystem functioning in our changing world.

• Dr. Inga Neumann

  Dr. Inga Neumann is Chair of Neurobiology & Animal Physiology at the University of Regensburg. Her pioneering research decodes the neurobiological mechanisms underlying emotions and social behavior, focusing on how neuropeptides like oxytocin and vasopressin regulate fear, aggression, and social interactions. Her work explores the therapeutic potential of these brain modulators for treating anxiety, social phobia, and stress-related disorders, bridging fundamental neuroscience with promising clinical applications.

• Dr. Mahsa Fischer

  Dr. Mahsa Fischer is a Research Professor specializing in Human-Centered Software Development and Human-AI Interaction at HHN. Her research focuses on creating more intuitive and meaningful connections between humans and computer systems.

• Dr. Michael Schredl

  Dr. Michael Schredl is the Scientific Director of the Sleep Laboratory at the Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim. His research advances our understanding of sleep patterns and their crucial role in mental health and human well-being.

• Dr. Rolf Heilmann

  Dr. Rolf Heilmann is a Physics Professor at Munich University of Applied Sciences and passionate advocate for making science accessible to all. With experience spanning academia, the German Aerospace Center (DLR), and industry, he dedicates himself to popularizing physics and natural sciences through engaging books and presentations, inspiring others to discover the wonders of nature and scientific thinking.

• Dr. Sami K. Solanki

  Dr. Sami Solanki is a world-renowned solar physicist and Director of Solar System Research at the Max Planck Institute. His groundbreaking research on solar magnetism and sun-Earth relationships provides crucial scientific insights into the complex interplay between solar activity and Earth's climate systems.

• Isabell Steidel

  Isabell Steidel is a Sustainability Advisor and Founder driving socio-ecological transformation in Heilbronn. As a young city councilor, deputy faction leader of the Green Party, and former G7 and G20 youth delegate, she champions sustainable solutions with unwavering determination. Her clear vision for addressing societal challenges shapes both local politics and community awareness for the urgent changes our world needs.