SODIC – Semantic & Open Data Innovation Chemnitz
Fostering transparency, interoperability, and innovation in the Open Data ecosystem
Motivation & Vision
In a world increasingly driven by data, the accessibility, semantics, and interoperability of Open Data are more important than ever. SODIC stands at the intersection of technology, governance, and transparency – pushing for intelligent Open Data infrastructures that empower society, science, and administration.
Team
Florian Hahn
Researcher in Semantic Open Data, Web Technologies & Public Data Infrastructures
Prof. Dr. Michael Martin
Professor of Data Management – Expert in Linked Data, Semantics, and Data Architectures
Current Research
SODREPO - Spatial Open Data Regions and Portals
An interactive map-based tool linking Open Data portals to administrative boundaries across Europe. Introduced at ICEGOV 2025, SODREPO brings spatial context and metadata richness to the Open Data infrastructure landscape. Current demonstration is here: SODREPO
Completed Projects
- TBD
Planned Projects
- SODA - Saxony Open Data Assembly - TBD
- SODPUB - Standardized Open Data Publication & Utilization Blueprint - TBD
Publications
- Hahn, F. (2025). Bridging the Hidden Gaps in Germany’s Open Data Landscape: A Step Towards a European Atlas. ICEGOV 2025.
- Hahn, F. (2025). Towards an Standardized Dataset Publishing in Open Government Data Ecosystems ESWC 2025.
Research Topics
- Semantic Web & Ontologies
- Open Government Data
- Geo-Web Applications
- Metadata Enrichment & Quality Assessment
- FAIR Data Principles & Data Ecosystems
