About
Peter Sarlin is a Professor of Practice at Åbo Akademi University and Aalto University, specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He holds a PhD in information systems science from Åbo Akademi University. Sarlin is the co-founder and CEO of Silo AI, a leading European private AI lab, which was acquired by AMD in a landmark $665 million deal. His recent substantial donation established 13 new AI-focused professorships across Finnish universities and supports the ELLIS Institute, strengthening Finland's AI ecosystem.
- Education: PhD in Information Systems Science, Åbo Akademi University
His research focuses on advancing AI technologies and their applications in interdisciplinary fields. Sarlin’s work bridges academic research with industrial innovation, emphasizing Finland’s global competitiveness in AI. He co-founded the Foundation PS to further AI research and talent development through professorships and the PS Fellow network.
Notable contributions include fostering collaboration between academia and industry, particularly through Silo AI’s advancements in AI systems. His donation underscores a commitment to building sustainable AI expertise and infrastructure in Europe.
