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ATHENA Closing Symposium

Posted on September 10, 2026 by

Seven Years of Adaptive Streaming Research and What Comes Next Join us as we celebrate the conclusion of the Christian Doppler Laboratory ATHENA [PDF)]. After seven years of research into adaptive video streaming and emerging networked multimedia services, we will … Continue reading →

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From Pixels to Semantics: Where Streaming Trends Meet the Container

Posted on July 14, 2026 by

From Pixels to Semantics: Where Streaming Trends Meet the Container ITU-T SG21 and ISO/IEC JTC 1 SC 29 Joint Workshop on “Media Streaming Service – What’s next” Geneva, July 14, 2026 [Workshop][Slides][PDF] Christian Timmerer (AAU/Bitmovin, Austria) Abstract: The next inflection … Continue reading →

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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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