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Hadi Amirpour has been elevated to IEEE Senior Member

Posted on May 10, 2026 by

Assistant Prof. Dr. Hadi Amirpour has been elevated to IEEE Senior Member in recognition of his contributions to multimedia streaming systems. IEEE Senior Member is the highest professional grade for which an IEEE member can apply. This distinction requires extensive professional … Continue reading →

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Christian Timmerer Named ACM Senior Member

Posted on May 5, 2026 by

The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has recognized Christian Timmerer as a Senior Member, honoring his professional achievements and contributions to the field of computing. The ACM Senior Member designation is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated significant performance and … Continue reading →

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How Video Streaming Works: Insights from FÄKT (German Video)

Posted on April 30, 2026 by

As part of the “FÄKT” initiative by the Austrian Academy of Sciences, which produces science videos for audiences aged 10 to 14, a recent episode highlights insights into the world of video streaming: Christian Timmerer, head of the Christian Doppler … Continue reading →

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Long Night of Research 2026 – A Night to Remember

Posted on April 28, 2026 by

The Lange Nacht der Forschung 2026 (long night of research) turned out to be a truly special evening — one that once again demonstrated how powerful it can be to bring science and research closer to the public. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Sustainability in Video Encoding and Streaming

Posted on March 20, 2026 by

Sustainability in Video Encoding and Streaming: Energy-Efficient Techniques and Metrics Workshop on Media Energy Consumption Measurement and Exposure [Workshop URL] [Slides] [PDF] Presenter: Christian Timmerer (Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt Abstract: The presentation discusses the increasing environmental impact of video streaming and highlights … Continue reading →

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Introduction to the Special Issue on ACM Multimedia Systems 2024 and Co-Located Workshops

Posted on February 17, 2026 by

Introduction to the Special Issue on ACM Multimedia Systems 2024 and Co-Located Workshops ACM Transactions on Multimedia Computing, Communications and Applications [PDF] Christian Timmerer (AAU, Austria), Maria Martini (Kingston University London, UK), Ali C. Begen (Ozyegin University, Türkiye), Luca De … Continue reading →

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Visual Communication in the Age of AI: VCIP 2025 Highlights from Klagenfurt

Posted on January 9, 2026 by

VCIP 2025 in Klagenfurt: Advancing Sustainable and Trustworthy Visual Communications in the Age of AI From December 1–4, 2025, the Department of Information Technology (ITEC) at the University of Klagenfurt (Austria) hosted the International Conference on Visual Communications and Image … Continue reading →

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