Our researchers are unique. Here they introduce themselves and show their very personal side behind the scientific work.
Stefan Schott:
"My name is Stefan Schott and I have been a research associate in the Secure Software Engineering workgroup at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute since 2021. I also started my degree in computer science at Paderborn University in 2015, where I discovered my passion for software engineering and cybersecurity early on. It therefore quickly became clear that the next step would be a doctorate in this field.
As part of my research, I am particularly concerned with the risks posed by the use of vulnerable third-party components in software projects, as well as the methods and tools developed to identify these vulnerabilities. My focus is on analysing the limitations of these tools and developing solutions to overcome them.
In addition to my academic work, I am passionate about travelling and volunteering. Since 2017, I have been part of the service organisation "LEO Deutschland", in which we implement various social projects and support charitable initiatives. I am also a co-founder of the association "Smile for Children e.V." in Paderborn, which looks after and financially supports an orphanage with over 60 children and a preschool with more than 100 children in Kenya."
