Gordon Cheng

Prof. Gordon Cheng is a Full Professor of Cognitive Systems at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Cognitive Systems since 2010. He holds leadership roles in the Center of Competence NeuroEngineering and the Elite Master of Science program in Neuroengineering. His academic journey includes a PhD in Systems Engineering from The Australian National University (2001) and prior roles at institutions like ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories (Japan) and Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University (France).

Research & Expertise: His work spans Humanoid Robotics, Neuroengineering, and AI, with pioneering contributions to artificial robotic skin, neurorobotics, and medical exoskeleton systems. Notable projects include the Walk Again Project, which developed brain-machine interface exoskeletons for paraplegic patients, and the development of advanced humanoid robots like H1 and iCub.

Awards & Recognition: He is an IEEE Fellow (2017), RSJ Fellow (2024), and recipient of the William Mong Distinguished Award (2018). His research has led to 20 patents and over 450 publications, with key contributions in IEEE journals and conferences.

Education & Mentorship: Supervised numerous PhD students who now hold academic and industry leadership roles. Active in teaching courses like Neuroengineering and Humanoid Robotics, and coordinates interdisciplinary programs integrating robotics with neuroscience.

Current Activities: Leads projects like the ERC STROLL grant and the COMMI BMBF project. Engages in global collaborations, including with Johns Hopkins University and the Edmond and Lily Safra International Institute of Neuroscience.