Simon Heiß is a researcher in the research group on Human-Computer Interaction and Visual Analytics (Faculty of Computer Science) at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. His work focuses on developing innovative solutions at the intersection of decision-support systems, artificial intelligence, and interactive visualizations. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Information Science.
Simon started his academic journey in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, graduating in 2022. He is currently completing his Master’s program and expects to graduate with honors in January 2025. His thesis focuses on decision-support systems for analyzing global social media news for political stakeholders.
Professionally, Simon has contributed to notable projects as a Junior Software Engineer and Student Researcher. He has extensive experience developing web-based interactive visualization systems, decision-making tools, and knowledge graphs. His work combines advanced machine learning algorithms and semantic technologies to tackle real-world challenges in areas such as sustainable development and knowledge management.
Simon’s research interests include visual analytics, artificial intelligence, decision-support systems, knowledge graphs, and data visualization. He is dedicated to developing systems that enable dynamic, user-friendly decision-making and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration through structured data models and intelligent visualization.
Research Topics
- Visual Analytics & Information Visualization
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Decision-Support Systems
- Knowledge Graphs & Semantic Technologies
- Sustainable Development