Dieter was not only a highly respected member of our institute but also one of its founding professors. He played a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our work and made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of formal languages and semantic technologies. His vision, dedication, and collegial spirit were an inspiration to all of us, and his legacy will continue to influence our community.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family, friends, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.