Josef van Genabith

Prof. Dr. Josef van Genabith serves as a Professor at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) in Saarbrücken, leading the Multilinguality and Language Technology research department. His work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of language technology with direct societal impact.

His research spans Natural Language Processing (core focus), Machine Translation, and Cross-lingual Processing, with expanding interests in Sign Language Processing and AI for Education. He develops systems addressing real-world language barriers while emphasizing ethical AI frameworks through projects like TRAILS (Trustworthy and Inclusive Machines).

Recent publications reveal three convergent trends: (1) rigorous evaluation of LLMs across linguistic boundaries in fact verification, (2) educational technology innovations for online learning accessibility, and (3) multimodal approaches to sign language data processing using social media sources. These reflect his commitment to inclusive language technology applicable across diverse communication modalities.

He directs major initiatives including EUC PT (EU Council Presidency Translator), DEEPLEE (Deep Learning for End-to-End Language Technology Applications), and QT21 (Quality Translation 21), all targeting the elimination of language barriers in European digital infrastructure. His lab maintains active collaborations with EU institutions and industry partners focused on deployable language solutions.