Resume
Education
Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience
2003 - 2007 School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom![image](http://mylast.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/university-of-birmingham.png)
Ph.D. on computational modelling of visual attention and simulation of asymmetries, similarity and top-down effects in visual search.
Graduate-Engineer with Distinction in Computer Science for Engineering Applications
1998 - 2003 Technical University of Ilmenau, Ilmenau, Germany![image](http://mylast.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Logo_TU_Ilmenau.png)
Combined study of computer science and electrical engineering. Specialization on intelligent systems including Artificial Neural Networks, image processing and automation in technical systems.
Experience
Freelance Perception AI Specialist
2021 - Current Ingenieurbüro Dr Andreas Backhaus, Magdeburg, GermanyFreelance developer of Perception AI solutions. Design and implementation of the complete development chain of soft-sensors from systematic data acquisition to neural network model development and training as well as subsequent deployment in technical systems and services.
Perception AI Specialist
2022 - Current Compolytics GmbH, Barleben, Germany![image](http://mylast.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/COMPOLYTICS_Logo01_transBG-300x51-1.png)
Development of application specific AI components for optical sensor systems. Implementation and deployment of AI driven sensor solutions. On-Demand Corporate Research and Development.
Chief Scientist / Deputy Head of Division
2009 - 2021 Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF, Magdeburg, Germany![image](http://mylast.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fraunhofer-iff-logo.png)
Department of Biosystems Engineering: Soft-sensor and Perception AI systems for applications like precision farming, plant phenotyping, cosmetic / hair care and consumer electronics. Project manager and machine learning engineer in public and industrial research and development.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Marie-Curie)
2007 - 2009 School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom![image](http://mylast.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sheffiled.png)
Department of Animal and Plant Science: Design and development of imaging systems for high-throughput phenotyping of plant material.
Student Assistant
2002 Neuroinformatics and Cognitive Robotics Lab, TU Ilmenau, Germany![image](http://mylast.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Logo_TU_Ilmenau.png)
Implementation of a method for real-time facial detection. Research and creation of teaching material in the subject "Human-Machine Communication".
Working student
2000 and 2001 Siemens AG, Department of Corporate Technology![image](http://mylast.ai/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Siemens-logo.png)
Development of complex recurrent neural networks for time-series analysis of industrial plant data.