# Bernhard Pfahringer

> professor of computer science at University of Waikato, New Zealand

**Wikidata**: [Q118646558](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118646558)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bernhard-pfahringer

## Summary
Bernhard Pfahringer is a computer scientist and professor of computer science at the University of Waikato in New Zealand. He is recognized for his academic contributions to the field of computer science and has supervised multiple doctoral students in advanced computational research areas.

## Biography
- Nationality: New Zealand (based on University of Waikato affiliation)
- Occupation: Professor of Computer Science
- Employer(s): University of Waikato; University of Auckland (Professor, June 12, 2017 – November 30, 2017)
- Field(s): Computer Science
- Known for: Supervising doctoral research in computer science
- Sex/Gender: Male
- Alternate Name: B Pfahringer

## Contributions
### Doctoral Supervision
Bernhard Pfahringer has supervised at least seven doctoral students whose theses are recorded in academic repositories:
- **Felipe Bravo-Marquez**: Thesis available via handle [10289/11225](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/11225)
- **Henry Gouk**: Thesis available via handle [10289/13144](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/13144)
- **Attaullah Sahito**: Thesis available via handle [10289/14678](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/14678)
- **Stefan Mutter**: Thesis available via handle [10289/5299](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/5299)
- **Jesse Read**: Thesis available via handle [10289/4645](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/4645)
- **Sam Sarjant**: Thesis available via handle [10289/7671](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/7671)
- **Min-Hsien Weng**: Thesis available via handle [10289/12432](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/12432)

## FAQs
### Where has Bernhard Pfahringer worked?
Bernhard Pfahringer is employed at the University of Waikato. He also held a professor position at the University of Auckland from June 12, 2017 to November 30, 2017.

### Who has Bernhard Pfahringer supervised?
He has supervised several doctoral students including Felipe Bravo-Marquez, Henry Gouk, Attaullah Sahito, Stefan Mutter, Jesse Read, Sam Sarjant, and Min-Hsien Weng.

### What is Bernhard Pfahringer’s profession?
He is a computer scientist and professor specializing in computer science.

## Why They Matter
Bernhard Pfahringer contributes to the advancement of computer science through academic teaching, research, and doctoral supervision. His work mentoring PhD candidates supports the development of new experts in computational theory and applications. His affiliations with institutions like the University of Waikato and University of Auckland reinforce his role in strengthening computer science education and research capacity in New Zealand.

## Notable For
- Professor of Computer Science at the University of Waikato
- Supervisor of multiple PhD theses in computer science
- Academic contributor recognized across multiple international authority systems
- Listed in major academic databases including DBLP, Google Scholar, and ORCID

## Body

### Academic Position
Bernhard Pfahringer serves as a professor of computer science at the University of Waikato in New Zealand. He also held a professor role at the University of Auckland for a period in 2017 (June 12 to November 30).

### Doctoral Students and Research Mentorship
Pfahringer has supervised doctoral research across a range of computer science topics. His students include:
- Felipe Bravo-Marquez
- Henry Gouk
- Attaullah Sahito
- Stefan Mutter
- Jesse Read
- Sam Sarjant
- Min-Hsien Weng
Each of these students has a thesis record available through the University of Waikato’s research repository.

### Authority Records and Identifiers
Pfahringer is indexed in several major academic and library authority systems:
- **DBLP Author ID**: 10/140
- **Google Scholar Author ID**: PEv3OQUAAAAJ
- **ORCID**: 0000-0002-3732-5787 (referenced in employment records)
- **VIAF ID**: 155549051
- **ISNI**: 0000000121904402
- **GND ID**: 1079932925
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: no2005100589
- **CiNii Research ID**: 1140000791663473792
- **NACSIS-CAT Author ID**: DA15476864
- **National Library of Korea ID**: KAC202291966
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007457199305171
- **Canadiana Name Authority ID**: ncf11409434
- **NUKAT ID**: n2018171497
- **BIBSYS ID**: 6033687
- **IdRef ID**: 148472915
- **NL-CR-AUT ID**: xx0038286
- **Nationale Thesaurus voor Auteursnamen ID**: 321494237

### Project Affiliations
Pfahringer appears on the focus list of the **NZThesisProject** under Wikimedia project classification.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.cs.waikato.ac.nz/~bernhard/)
2. [ORCID Public Data File 2023](https://pub.orcid.org/v3.0/0000-0002-3732-5787/employment/4070684)
3. [Source](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/11225)
4. [Source](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/13144)
5. [Source](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/14678)
6. [Source](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/5299)
7. [Source](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/4645)
8. [Source](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/7671)
9. [Source](https://hdl.handle.net/10289/12432)
10. Virtual International Authority File
11. CiNii Research