Professor Dr. Ina Schieferdecker

Biography

Ina Schieferdecker is an independent researcher and honorary professor of software-based innovation at the Technical University of Berlin, with over 30 years of experience in the field. She has a strong background in computer science with an emphasis on the digitalization and sustainability transformation, software-based innovation, and technological sovereignty. Her career encompasses significant roles, including Director General for Research in Technological Sovereignty and Innovation at the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, and Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems. Schieferdecker is also a member of several prestigious organizations, including the German Academy of Science and Engineering, and has received numerous accolades for her scientific contributions, such as the German Prize for Software Quality. Her research interests span across various domains including ICT for smart cities, quality engineering of open distributed systems, security testing, and the enhancement of urban datasets. Her commitment to public service is evident as she leads initiatives aimed at fostering cooperation between industry and research for the advancement of digital transformation in society.

Research Interests