Vita
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
2003-2007 University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Ph.D. on computational modelling of visual attention and simulation of asymmetries, similarity and top-down effects in visual search.
Graduate Engineer / Diplom-Ingenieur
1998-2003 Technical University of Ilmenau, Germany
Combined study of computer science and electrical engineering. Specialization on intelligent systems including Artificial Neural Networks, image processing and automation in technical systems.
Work Experience
Perception AI Specialist
from 2022 Compolytics GmbH, Barleben, Germany
Development of application specific AI components for optical sensor systems. Implementation and deployment of AI driven sensor solutions. On-Demand Corporate Research and Development.
Freelance Machine Learning Engineer
from 2021 Ingenieurbüro Dr. Andreas Backhaus, Magdeburg, GermanyFreelance developer of Perception AI solutions. Design and implementation of soft-sensors from systematic data acquisition to neural network model development and training as well as subsequent deployment in technical systems and services.
Deputy Head of Department - Chief Scientist
2009-2021 Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF, Magdeburg, Germany
Department of Biosystems Engineering: Soft-sensor and Perception AI systems for applications like smart / precision farming, plant phenotyping, cosmetic / hair care and consumer electronics. Project manager and machine learning engineer in public and industrial research and development.
PostDoc - Marie-Curie Fellow
2007-2009 University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
Department of Animal and Plant Science: Design and development of imaging systems for high-throughput phenotyping of plant material.
Student Worker
2000-2001 RG Learning Systems, Siemens AG, Munich, Germany
Work on Neural Networks for modelling technical machinery, analysis and prediction of time series. Development of software tools for streamlining and automation of neural network creation.