Ulrich Rückert

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Rückert is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Bielefeld, where he leads the Cognitronics & Sensor Technology Group and participates in CITEC (Center for Cognitive Interaction Technology). He serves as Vice Rector for Digitalization and Data Infrastructure, driving university-level digital transformation initiatives.

• Research Focus: Neuromorphic computing, spiking neural networks (SNNs), embedded systems, robotics, UWB localization, and reconfigurable hardware.
• Projects: Leading federal and EU-funded initiatives like eProcessor (RISC-V multi-core systems), VEDLIoT (efficient deep learning in IoT), and Al4DG (AI in distribution grid control).
• Teaching & Leadership: Academic advisor for the Master in Biomechatronics, chairs examination boards, and leads the Library Commission.

His work integrates neuromorphic hardware with edge computing and real-time systems, supported by grants from the European Union and German Federal Government. Recent publications analyze FPGA-based SNNs, UWB localization, and resource-efficient embedded architectures.

Scientific Contributions: Over 200 publications in robotics, neural networks, and hardware-software co-design. Notable collaborations with institutions in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.