Summary
Simon Wiest is a Professor of Computer Science based in the Stuttgart region with 14 years of academic experience and a two-decade background in software engineering. He researches and teaches at the intersection of computer science and media technology, specializing in interactive, mobile and Internet-based media systems. Prior to academia he ran his own software engineering firm, bringing practical product and entrepreneurial experience into his teaching and research. Simon holds a Dr. rer. nat. in Computer Science from the University of Tübingen and a Dipl.-Ing. in Audio-Visual Media, a combination that underpins his focus on technically rigorous yet media-centered applications. Known for bridging theory and practice, he often applies research insights to real-world media technology challenges and curriculum development.
14 years of coding experience
Dr. rer. nat., Computer Science, Dr. rer. nat., Computer Science at University of Tübingen
Dipl. Ing. (FH), Audio-Visual Media, Dipl. Ing. (FH), Audio-Visual Media at Stuttgart Media University