Rate My Professor Hannes Herrmann

Dr. Hannes Herrmann serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Curtin University, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His academic career at Curtin spans significant contributions to computing education, particularly through leading the university's pioneering Capstone Computing Project program for over 15 years. This initiative enables final-year undergraduate computing students to engage in real-world industry problems, fostering practical skills and serving as a springboard for their professional careers. Dr. Herrmann coordinates key units such as ISAD3000 Capstone Computing Project 1 and COMP3002 Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science, held in Building 314, Room 342 of the New Technologies building. With a background in mathematics and theoretical computer science, he emphasizes innovation in teaching, including participation in Teaching and Learning Grants alongside collaborators like Mr. Mark Upston for projects such as the ATN-Cisco Super Academy. His efforts extend to enhancing student resilience in work-integrated learning, as evidenced by events hosted at Curtin University.

Dr. Herrmann's research focuses on practical applications in computing, including database optimization, indoor navigation systems for the vision impaired, attribute-based semantic type detection, and data quality assessment. Notable publications co-authored by him include 'Attribute-Based Semantic Type Detection and Data Quality Assessment' (2024, IEEE BDCAT, with M.V. Silva and V. Maxville), 'Database Modelling for Vision Impaired Indoor Navigation Systems' (2015, IEEE, collaborative work on AccessBIM and database optimization), 'A Database Optimization Model with Quantitative Benchmark' (2016 International Conference on Computational Science), and 'Tempcache: A Database Optimization Algorithm for Real-Time Data Handling in Indoor Spatial Environments' (2018). These works address real-time data handling and accessibility technologies. Beyond research, Dr. Herrmann has delivered public lectures, such as on Quantum Computing for the Curtin Students' Physics Association, and held leadership roles including Chair of the IEEE Western Australia Computer Society Chapter from 2020 to 2022. His involvement in international outreach includes visits to Curtin University Colombo to discuss computing programs. Through these activities, Dr. Herrmann impacts the field by bridging theoretical computer science with industry-relevant education and accessible technologies.