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Prof. Dr. Oliver Müller is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy, University of Freiburg, and serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy. His academic journey includes a doctorate from Humboldt University Berlin (2005) and a habilitation in Philosophy (2012). Müller leads research on Philosophical Anthropology, Philosophy of Technology, and Ethics, with a focus on human-machine interactions and Anthropocene ethics. He supervises doctoral and postdoctoral researchers across projects like livMatS and BrainLinks-BrainTools. Research interests span neuroethics, transhumanism, and socio-technological systems, emphasizing ethical frameworks for emerging technologies. Publications explore AI ethics, drone warfare, and phenomenological embodiment, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with neuroscience and environmental philosophy. Honors include the MTZ Bioethics Award and Heisenberg Fellowship. Müller directs participatory discourse initiatives bridging art and science, fostering public engagement with technological ethics. His work advances critical dialogues on human enhancement and ecological responsibility in the digital age.

• Philosophical Anthropology
• Philosophy of Technology
• Ethics
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Prof. Dr. Robert Blick is a faculty member at the University of Hamburg , leading the Institute for Nanostructure and Solid State Physics under the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences. He serves as Director of the Center for Hybrid Nanostructures (CHyN) and Head of the Board of Examiners of Nano-Science. Research Focus: Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), quantum dots, superconducting thin films, biomaterials, and nanomechanical devices. Key Collaborations: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), molecular-beam epitaxy groups, Forschungslabor Mikroelektronik Deutschland. His academic contributions span nanoscience, materials growth, and biomedical applications. Current funding includes support from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Exzellenzcluster CUI, and the Joachim Herz Foundation. The CHyN research group operates a state-of-the-art clean room facility for electron-beam and focused-ion-beam lithography, enabling 8nm feature definition on 6-inch wafers. Applications of his work include memristor technology, quantum devices, and advanced biosensors. His PhD students include Ahmed Alshaikh, Kristian Deneke, Daniel Hensel, Marianna Brede, Daniel Schmidt, Malte Siegmund, and Jan Stelzner. Senior researchers Dr. Stefanie Haugg and Dr. Robert Zierold contribute to materials growth and atomic layer deposition.

• Nanoscience
• Atomic Layer Deposition
• Nanostructuring
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Boris Murmann is Professor at Stanford University, specializing in integrated circuit design, mixed-signal computing, and energy-efficient AI hardware. His research advances neural interface technologies, analog design automation, and tinyML systems. Recent work develops ultra-low-power neural recording ICs for brain-computer interfaces, RRAM-based memory systems, and open-source semiconductor design frameworks. Publications demonstrate innovations in compressive sensing for neural data, hardware-algorithm co-design, and reinforcement learning for analog circuit synthesis. Significant contributions include Medusa (TinyML processor), EMBER (RRAM macro), and methodologies for coarsely-quantized computer vision and analog design automation.

• Integrated Circuits
• Mixed-Signal Computing
• Neural Recording Systems
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John Nassour is a Researcher at the Technical University of Munich's School of Computation, Information and Technology, affiliated with the Chair of Cognitive Systems. He holds engineering degrees from Tishreen University (electronics), a Master's in intelligent systems from University of Cergy-Pontoise/École Nationale Supérieure de l'Électronique, and a joint PhD from University of Versailles/TUM. His interdisciplinary research focuses on computational cognitive systems applied to robotics, including wearable devices, humanoid robots, soft robotics, and robot learning for locomotion/manipulation. Before joining TUM in 2020, he was a lecturer/researcher at Chemnitz University of Technology. He teaches courses in cognitive systems, neuro-inspired engineering, and soft robotics.

• Computational Cognitive Systems
• Robotics
• Wearable Robotics
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Prof. Dr. med. Franz Lennard Ricklefs is a Senior Physician and Head of the Working Group at the Department of Neurosurgery, University of Hamburg Faculty of Medicine. He is a Medical Specialist in Neurosurgery with cross-disciplinary expertise in neuro-oncology, molecular pathology, and extracellular vesicle research. Affiliations: University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), European Liquid Biopsy Society (ELBS), International Consortium on Meningiomas (ICOM) Research Interests: His work focuses on neurosurgical oncology, particularly glioblastoma and meningioma pathobiology. He investigates DNA methylation patterns, extracellular vesicle biomarkers, and liquid biopsy implementation in clinical neuro-oncology. Additional interests include surgical outcomes for epilepsy and aneurysm management. Article Trends: Over the last decade, Dr. Ricklefs has published extensively on: Extracellular vesicle applications as liquid biopsy markers DNA methylation subclasses for glioblastoma and meningioma Multicenter surgical outcome benchmarking Immune evasion mechanisms in neuro-oncology Technological innovations in neurosurgical visualization Molecular characterization of rare CNS tumors Professional Contributions: He co-authored the MISEV2023 guidelines for extracellular vesicle studies and participates in international consensus reviews for meningioma classification. His collaborations span institutions across Europe and North America.

• Neurosurgery
• Neuro-oncology
• Molecular Neurobiology
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Prof. Bernhard U. Seeber is an Extraordinary Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Audio Signal Processing within the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology. His work bridges auditory neuroscience and engineering, focusing on improving hearing aids, cochlear implants, and virtual acoustic systems. He holds affiliations with the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience, Munich Institute of Biomedical Engineering, and others. Education: Studied and earned his PhD (2003) in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at TUM. Postdoctoral research included time at UC Berkeley and the MRC Institute of Hearing Research (UK), where he pioneered studies on binaural hearing and cochlear implant optimization. Research Interests: Combines experimental and theoretical approaches to explore auditory scene analysis, binaural unmasking, and spatial hearing. Key areas include signal coding for cochlear implants, virtual acoustics, and non-destructive acoustic monitoring. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with industry and academia. Awards: Lothar Cremer Award (2010), Emmy Noether Fellowship (2007), and recognition from the German Acoustical Society. Teaching: Offers courses on audio communication, computational neuroscience, and technical acoustics. Projects: Leads initiatives like HAPPAA and Auralization, advancing sound field synthesis and hearing aid algorithms. Current Roles: Head of Chair of Audio Signal Processing, Board Member of DEGA, and spokesperson for the ITG Technical Committee on Hearing Acoustics.

• Audio Signal Processing
• Psychoacoustics
• Cochlear Implants
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Michio Sugeno is a distinguished Professor at Tokyo Institute of Technology's Graduate School of Information Science and Engineering, Department of Computational Intelligence. With a career spanning over four decades, he has established himself as a leading figure in fuzzy systems and computational intelligence. His research interests encompass Fuzzy Systems, Computational Intelligence, Nonlinear Control, Choquet Integral theory, Brain-Computer Interfaces, and Linguistic Computing. Sugeno's work has fundamentally shaped modern fuzzy control theory, particularly through his development of the Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model which has become a standard approach in industrial applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a continued focus on piecewise nonlinear modeling, stability analysis of fuzzy systems, and the application of Choquet calculus to various computational problems. His work demonstrates a consistent trajectory from theoretical foundations to practical implementations in control systems and intelligent computing. IEEE Pioneer Award in Fuzzy Systems IFSA Fellow Emanuel R. Piore Award Sugeno has mentored numerous researchers who have become prominent in their own right, including Tadanari Taniguchi, Luka Eciolaza, and Anh-Tu Nguyen. His laboratory has been instrumental in developing novel approaches to nonlinear control systems using piecewise bilinear models and fuzzy logic. Current research directions include brain-computer interfaces using EEG analysis and the development of everyday language computing systems that enable more natural human-computer interaction.

• Fuzzy Systems
• Computational Intelligence
• Nonlinear Control
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Fatma Deniz is a Full Professor (W3) of Computer Science at Technische Universität Berlin, supported by the Berlin Equal Opportunities Program. She leads the Chair of Language and Communication in Biological and Artificial Systems, and is a member of the Berlin Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience. Her roles include membership in TU Berlin's Executive Board and the Berlin University Alliance Steering Committee. She holds a Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.) from TU Berlin and a Diploma in Computer Science from Technische Universität München, with research training at Caltech and postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms of language processing, integrating computational neuroscience, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence. Key areas include semantic representation dynamics, cross-modal neural alignment, and language learning in bilingual contexts. She has pioneered studies showing the brain's invariant semantic processing across reading and listening modalities. Her grants include an ERC Starting Grant (2023-2028) for studying language learning shifts and a NSF-BMBF CRCNS grant on bilingual representations. She co-edited The Practice of Reproducible Research: Case Studies in Data Science (UC Press, 2017) and contributed to foundational work on reproducible data science methodologies. She has advised projects in neuroimaging, AI ethics, and computational linguistics, and collaborates with institutions like UCSF and the German Academic Exchange Service. Her lab explores neural correlates of language through fMRI, MEG, and machine learning techniques.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuroscience of Language
• Cognitive Science
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Hao Liu is a researcher affiliated with institutions like Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beihang University , and Stanford University . His work spans Computer Science , Artificial Intelligence , and Robotics . Key affiliations: National Space Science Center (Beijing), School of Astronautics (Beihang), Key Laboratory of Pervasive Computing (Tsinghua) Research interests include Machine Learning , Image Processing , Graph Neural Networks , and Wireless Communication Optimization His recent publications focus on: Advanced control systems for fuzzy models Medical imaging via hyperspectral analysis Transformer-based approaches in NLP and vision Quantum-safe and edge computing protocols

• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Antonio Krüger is a Professor at Saarland University and the CEO & Scientific Director of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). He leads the Ubiquitous Media Technology Lab and the Cognitive Assistance Systems department at DFKI, specializing in human-machine interaction, artificial intelligence, and intelligent user interfaces. University: Saarland University Department: Ubiquitous Media Technology Lab Organizational Role: CEO & Scientific Director, DFKI Research Interests Human-Machine Interaction User Modeling Cognitive Sciences Ubiquitous Computing Publications (2025) span disciplines including neuroscience, VR, and federated learning, focusing on topics like EEG-based BCIs, immersive plant trait analysis, and long-term mental modeling for well-being. Contact: ceo@dfki.de

• Human-Machine Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• Intelligent User Interfaces
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Dr. Jing Wang is a Professor in the Department of Bioinformatics at Southern Medical University's School of Medicine, with extensive research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biomedical applications. Her work demonstrates strong cross-disciplinary collaboration across medical institutions, engineering departments, and computer science research groups. Her primary research interests include Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare , Biomedical Engineering , and Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatics , with recent publications showing particular expertise in medical imaging analysis, diagnostic assistance systems, and clinical decision support. Her work spans both theoretical algorithm development and practical clinical implementations. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2025-2026) reveals a strong trend toward clinically applicable AI systems, with approximately 60% of publications focused on medical diagnostics and treatment support systems. The remaining publications demonstrate expertise in industrial applications of computer vision and fundamental AI research. Her work shows consistent collaboration with both domestic Chinese institutions and international research groups. Notable scientific contributions include: Development of 'Tianyi', a traditional Chinese medicine language model for clinical practice Innovations in bionic soft robotics for rehabilitation assistance Novel approaches to medical image analysis for cancer diagnostics Her research program appears well-funded with consistent publication output across high-impact journals in biomedical engineering, AI, and medical informatics. Current work suggests strong emphasis on translating AI research into clinical practice, particularly in diagnostic support systems and rehabilitation technology.

• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Biomedical Engineering
• Traditional Chinese Medicine Informatics
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Prof. Dr. Oliver Paul is a Full Professor at the Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), University of Freiburg, since 1998. He previously held roles such as Dean of Studies (1999–2002), Director of IMTEK (2006–2008), and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (2016–2018). His research focuses on Microsystems for biomedical applications, MEMS technology, sensor systems, and advanced fabrication techniques. Key projects include the Excellence Cluster BrainLinks-BrainTools (2012–2017) and the Institute for Brain-Machine Interfacing Technology (IMBIT, 2015–present). Paul’s education includes a Diploma in Physics (1986, ETH Zurich) and a PhD in Solid-State Physics (1990, ETH Zurich). He has supervised numerous PhD students and postdocs, contributing to topics like neural probes, energy harvesting, and sensor calibration. His teaching spans courses in MEMS, semiconductors, and quantum mechanics. He co-founded Sensirion (1998) and Atlas Neuroengineering (2012), and holds editorial roles in journals like Sensors and Actuators A and IOP Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering. His research interests include multisensory system calibration, biohybrid microsystems, and MEMS-based tools for neuroscience. Notable contributions include silicon neural probes, advanced microneedles, and telemetric smart orthodontic brackets. He has led large collaborative projects involving academia and industry, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation in microsystems and biomedical engineering.

• MEMS Technology
• Biomedical Microsystems
• Sensors and Actuators
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Paschalis Gkoupidenis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University (since August 2024) and a Group Leader at the Department of Molecular Electronics at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research. His research focuses on developing organic neuromorphic devices for neuro-inspired information processing, learning, sensing, and bio-interfacing. Research Interests Dr. Gkoupidenis specializes in hardware-based implementation of neuromorphic architectures, which offer efficient ways of data manipulation and processing, especially in data-intensive applications. His work explores how organic materials and devices can be used for neuro-inspired devices and bioelectronics, leveraging their attractive characteristics such as ability to operate in electrolytes, spatiotemporal response, analogue memory phenomena, tunability via chemical synthesis, low-cost fabrication processes, and biocompatibility. His research group investigates various concepts for inducing neuroplasticity, learning forms, and spatiotemporal information processing functions at a single-device level, as well as new paradigms of neuromorphic architectures at circuit level. These neuro-inspired functions are essential for trainable/adaptable circuits in energy-restricted environments and for local signal processing in bioelectronics. Scientific Contributions Development of organic neuromorphic devices for neuro-inspired information processing Research on synaptic plasticity functions in organic electrochemical transistors Exploration of neuromorphic device architectures with global connectivity through electrolyte gating Investigation of functional connectivity of organic neuromorphic devices by global voltage oscillations Advancement of organic neuromorphic devices for adaptive sensing and novel computing paradigms in bioelectronics Affiliations Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University (since August 2024) Group Leader, Organic Neuromorphic Electronics, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (since 2017) Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Bioelectronics, EMSE, France (2015-2017)

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Organic Electronics
• Bioelectronics
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Prof. Markus Axer is a Professor and Deputy Head of the Structural and Functional Organisation of the Brain (INM-1) at the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM) within Forschungszentrum Jülich. His research focuses on connectomics, neuroimaging technologies (e.g., 3D-Polarized Light Imaging), and high-performance computing applications in brain architecture analysis. He leads the 'Fiber Architecture' working group, advancing microscopy techniques like scattered light imaging and MRI-histology correlation for studying brain microstructure. His work bridges experimental neuroscience with computational methods, aiming to decode brain organization at meso- and macroscales. Key achievements include developing the HippoMaps atlas of the human hippocampus and improving fiber orientation mapping in brain tissue. Awards include Fellowship in the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (2024). Research emphasizes cross-modal data integration, with applications in Alzheimer’s disease biomarker validation and primate brain evolution studies. He collaborates with academic institutions like the University of Wuppertal and contributes to international initiatives like the BigBrain Analytics Learning Laboratory.

• Connectome
• Neuroimaging
• Polarization Microscopy
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Prof. Dr. Gerald Urban is a distinguished Professor at the Institute for Microsystems Technology (IMTEK) within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Freiburg, Germany. With over three decades of academic and research experience, he has established himself as a leading expert in biomedical microtechnology and sensor systems. His career spans prestigious institutions including the Vienna University of Technology and collaborations with major research centers worldwide. His educational journey includes: 1973: Graduated from Sigmund Freud Gymnasium in Vienna 1979: Completed studies in Technical Physics at Vienna University of Technology 1985: Earned Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) with distinction (Summa cum Laude) from Vienna University of Technology 1994: Completed habilitation in Sensorics Prof. Urban's research focuses on the development and application of miniaturized integrated sensors for clinical and industrial applications. His work bridges the gap between fundamental materials science and practical medical devices, with particular emphasis on biomedical microtechnology , electrochemical biosensors , and organ-on-chip systems . His team has pioneered innovations in point-of-care diagnostics, therapeutic drug monitoring, and micro energy harvesting technologies. The research group maintains strong collaborations with clinical partners to ensure translational impact of their technological developments. Analysis of Prof. Urban's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated multiplexed sensing platforms that integrate CRISPR-based diagnostics with electrochemical detection systems. His work demonstrates growing emphasis on point-of-care applications, with particular focus on making complex diagnostic capabilities accessible outside traditional laboratory settings. The integration of additive manufacturing techniques with sensor technology represents another significant trend in his recent work, enabling customized microreactor and organ-on-chip platforms. Among his notable scientific achievements: Stefan Schuy Prize for Biomedical Engineering (1990) AVL-List Prize (1993) Best Poster at Eurosensors (1993) Hoechst-Price (1994) Corresponding member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (2010) EAMBES-Fellow (2018) Prof. Urban has successfully secured substantial research funding throughout his career, with accumulated third-party funding reaching approximately 5 million euros between 1986-1995. He has established multiple spin-off companies including Otto Sensorenfabrikationsgesellschaft (1985), Biosensor GnbR (1994), and Jobst Technologies GmbH (2002), demonstrating his commitment to translating research into practical applications. His leadership extends to major research initiatives including the excellence initiative "µMAT" and the graduate school "PolyMIC". At the University of Freiburg, Prof. Urban leads a vibrant research group within the Institute for Microsystems Technology, which forms part of the larger BrainLinks-BrainTools and BIOSS research clusters. His laboratory maintains state-of-the-art facilities for microsensor fabrication, including cleanroom access through the WebFab service center. The research environment benefits from strong connections with the Freiburg Material Research Center (FMF) and the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), where he served as an Internal Fellow (2008-2010).

• Biomedical Microtechnology
• Sensorics
• Microsystem Technology
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