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Name Dr.rer.nat. Theresa Pollinger
Label Postdoctoral Researcher
Url https://freifrauvonbleifrei.github.io/
Summary Exploring the intersection of numerics, HPC, and AI in hardware and software.

Work

  • 2024.08 - Present
    Postdoctoral Researcher
    RIKEN R-CCS, Supercomputing Performance Research Team
    Developing and applying tensor algorithms and new data structures. Supervisor: Dr. Jens Domke
  • 2018.06 - 2023.11
    Researcher
    Universität Stuttgart, Chair for Scientific Computing
    Addressed numerical and computational challenges in high-dimensional simulations. Supported course development on high-dimensional data approximation and learning. Supervisor: Prof. Dirk Pflüger
  • 2017.12 - 2018.05
    Researcher
    FAU Erlangen, KWARC Group
    Advanced knowledge representation for modeling and simulations. Supervisor: Prof. Michael Kohlhase
  • 2016.04 - 2017.02
    Student Research Assistant
    Fraunhofer IIS, Digital Cinema
    Ported a file system for scalable images (JPEG2000) from Windows to Linux (C++). Supervisor: Dr. Heiko Sparenberg
  • 2014.10 - 2015.01
    Intern
    Oklahoma State University, Laboratory for Advanced Sensing, Computation and Control
    Evaluated consumer depth cameras for robotics research (C++). Supervisor: Prof. Weihua Sheng
  • 2013.04 - 2013.08
    Student Research Assistant
    FAU Erlangen, Chair of Sensor Technology
    Developed models and processing software for a positioning system (MATLAB). Supervisor: Peter Horn

Education

  • 2018.10 - 2024.01
    Doctorate
    Universität Stuttgart
    Computer Science & Simulation Technology
  • 2015.10 - 2018.01
    Master of Science
    Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nuremberg
    Computational Engineering
  • 2012.10 - 2015.11
    Bachelor of Science
    FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg
    Mechatronics
  • 2011.09 - 2012.05
    Undergraduate Studies
    Edinburgh Napier University
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Secondary Education
    Gabrieli-Gymnasium
    High School

Awards

Skills

Programming
C++
Python
Linux/Shell
MPI
OpenMP
CMake
git

Languages

English
Professional, C1/C2 in CEFR
German
Native speaker
Spanish
A2 in CEFR
Japanese
A1 in CEFR
Latin
Latinum

Volunteer

  • 2020.07 - 2024.02

    Stuttgart, Germany

    Co-founder, Organizer
    Bürger*innenrat Klima Stuttgart
    Co-founder of and organizer for Bürger*innenrat Klima Stuttgart, focusing on lobbyism for democratic innovation.
    • Stuttgart's first citizens' assembly in 2023
  • 2013.10 - 2017.11

    Erlangen, Germany

    Student Rep, Organizer
    Studierendenvertretung der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
    Active as elected and voluntary student representative throughout my studies, in various committees and organizing events and initiatives.
    • Helped set up a language buddy program
    • Co-founded the students' department against discrimination and racism

Interests

Policy and Social Dynamics
Feminism
Design