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Johannes Schöning

b. 1982

Computer scientist and HCI researcher

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About Johannes Schöning

Born 1982. Johannes Schöning is a German computer scientist.

Johannes Schöning is a computer scientist best known for his research in human-computer interaction, geoinformatics and mobile computing and was awarded with the ACM Eugene L. Lawler Award for humanitarian contributions within Computer Science and Informatics in 2012 and was named an Association for Computing Machinery distinguished member in 2024. He is a professor at the University of St. Gallen where he directs the HCI group. He is former professor at University of Bremen in Germany. He owns a "Lichtenberg-Professur" of the Volkswagen Foundation.

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Important facts

Born
1982, Georgsmarienhütte
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Computer scientist
Nationality
Germany
Education
University of Münster, Saarland University
Employers
University of Bremen, University of St. Gallen, University College London, Hasselt University
Awards
ACM Eugene L. Lawler Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Johannes Schöning?

computer scientist and HCI researcher

When was Johannes Schöning born?

Johannes Schöning was born in 1982 in Georgsmarienhütte.

What is Johannes Schöning's occupation?

Johannes Schöning is a computer scientist.

What nationality is Johannes Schöning?

Johannes Schöning is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johannes Schöning

· Wikidata: Q21062140

· DBpedia: Johannes Schöning

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