Jürgen Beyerer is a Professor affiliated with the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft , specifically the Institute of Optronics, System Technologies, and Image Evaluation (IOSB). His research focuses broadly on Optronics, Systems Engineering, and Image Evaluation. Contact: juergen.beyerer@iosb.fraunhofer.de
Dr. Zhao Yiliang is a Part-Time Lecturer at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore, and serves as Director of Data Science at Openspace Ventures, where he leads the data science team and advises portfolio companies on AI/ML strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from NUS and a B.Eng in Computer Engineering (1st Class Honours) from Nanyang Technological University. Research Interests: Dr. Zhao specializes in end-to-end machine learning solutions, with expertise spanning Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Fraud Analytics, and Data Engineering. His work focuses on practical applications for industry growth and optimization. Professional Experience: Previously J/APAC Machine Learning Practice Lead at Google, managing regional ML pipelines and training programs. Collaborated with multinationals including Fast Retailing, Netmarble, AirAsia, AU Optronics, and UOB on ML implementations. Teaching: Currently instructs courses on Fraud Analytics (BT4012) and Data Engineering (IS3107) at NUS. Leadership: Heads the data science division at Openspace Ventures, driving technical assessments for investment opportunities and growth acceleration strategies.
Prof. Cornelius Frithjof Hahlweg is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Deputy Director of the Engineering Department at bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences in Berlin. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering (1992–1998) and has extensive experience as a Development Engineer. Since 2001, he has been a lecturer at HSU Hamburg and joined bbw Hochschule in 2009. His research focuses on optical metrology, signal processing, and related fields such as optronics and material sciences. He is affiliated with the fib Research Institute and contributes to projects like ReTraNetz-BB. His work integrates theoretical and applied engineering principles, emphasizing stability and control engineering. Despite no explicitly listed publications in the provided text, his academic roles and research interests highlight his contributions to engineering and interdisciplinary sciences. Affiliations: bbw Hochschule, fib Research Institute Key Roles: Professor (Electrical Engineering), Deputy Director (Engineering Dept.)
Richard Milroy is a Research Professor at the University of Washington, affiliated with the Redmond Plasma Physics Laboratory. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering (University of Alberta, 1978), along with an MS in Electrical Engineering and a BS in Physics from the same institution. His career includes 14 years as a Principal Research Scientist at Mathematical Sciences Northwest/STI Optronics, focusing on numerical models for compact toroid confinement in magnetic fusion and LIDAR systems. Subsequent roles included Director of Software Engineering at MCM Enterprise Ltd., overseeing hydro-power generator instrumentation software development. Since 1998, he has led experimental research on Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) for fusion applications at the Redmond lab. He co-founded and has served as Deputy Director and FLR/Kinetic Effects Group Leader of the Plasma Science and Innovation Center (PSI-Center) since 2005, aiming to enhance computational predictability in plasma experiments for fusion energy. His research focuses on plasma sciences, fusion propulsion systems, and advanced control systems for fusion devices. Key contributions include developing numerical models for compact toroid confinement and advancing data acquisition technologies for plasma diagnostics.
Jürgen Beyerer is a Professor at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Director of the Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB. His work focuses on autonomous systems for hostile environments, particularly in robotics, artificial intelligence, and image processing. He leads the ROBDEKON competence center, which develops technologies for decontamination and underwater exploration.
Dominique Certon serves as an Associate Professor within the Department of Electronics and Energy at the Polytechnic School (EPU) of the University of Tours. His academic appointment is complemented by his research affiliation with the GREMAN laboratory (UMR CNRS 7347), a joint research unit of the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University of Tours, dedicated to Materials, Microelectronics, Acoustics, and Nanotechnologies. His primary research areas include Electronics, Optronics, Systems Engineering, Microelectronics, Acoustics, Nanotechnologies, and Materials Science. These interests align with the multidisciplinary focus of the GREMAN laboratory, where he contributes to cutting-edge research in electronic and optoelectronic systems, energy conversion, and nanoscale materials. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in semiconductor devices and acoustic wave propagation. Dr. Certon maintains active teaching responsibilities within the Electronics and Energy department, delivering courses on circuit design and energy systems. He can be reached via email at dominique.certon@univ-tours.fr or by telephone at +33 2 47 36 12 67 (office) and +33 2 54 55 21 84.
Nicolas André is a CNRS Research Staff Scientist at the Institute for Research in Astrophysics and Planetology (IRAP) since 2008 and currently a researcher at ISAE-SUPAERO (since March 2024). He also serves as the Project Scientist and Executive Director of the French space plasma data center (CDPP) since 2020. His multidisciplinary work bridges planetary science, plasma physics, and space instrumentation. His research focuses on planetary space plasmas and comparative magnetospheric physics , specifically plasma dynamics in planetary environments. Recent efforts at ISAE-SUPAERO target space weathering of lunar, Martian, and Venusian surfaces/atmospheres. He leads the Space Systems for Planetology and Applications (SSPA) research group, developing instrumentation for missions like Juice and BepiColombo. André pioneered the CALIPSO platform at IRAP—a facility for space instrument prototyping, calibration, and environmental testing. He coordinates Europlanet space weather initiatives (2015–present) and CDPP's virtual observatory for planetary science data.
Stephanie Bidon is a Professor in the Department of Electronics, Optronics and Signal Processing (DEOS) at ISAE-SUPAERO, University of Toulouse, specializing in statistical signal processing for radar and navigation systems. Her career spans over 15 years of research leadership with significant contributions to adaptive radar techniques and GNSS signal processing. Her educational background includes: Engineer degree from ENSICA, Toulouse (2004) MS degree from ENSICA, Toulouse (2005) PhD from INP Toulouse (2008, with Léopold Escande and Thales prizes) Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches from INP Toulouse (2015) Professor Bidon's research centers on statistical signal processing for extracting signals from noise in radar and navigation contexts. She develops Bayesian estimation frameworks and sparse representation techniques applied to critical challenges including Space-Time Adaptive Processing for detecting moving targets, phase tracking in degraded GNSS environments, and waveform co-design for radar-communications convergence. Her work bridges theoretical advances with practical implementations in aerospace systems. Her scientific recognition includes: Léopold Escande prize (2008) Thales PhD prize (2009) She actively mentors the next generation of engineers through supervision of eight PhD students on cutting-edge topics from GNSS phase tracking to radar-communications integration. As an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Radar Systems (2022-2025) and former Vice Chair of the IEEE AESS Radar Systems Panel, she shapes global research directions while securing collaborative funding through EU and industry partnerships. Her Communication and Information Theory research group provides experimental SDR radar data resources and focuses on robust adaptive antenna systems for aerospace applications. The group maintains strong industry ties with Thales and other defense/aerospace leaders, facilitating technology transfer of advanced signal processing techniques to operational radar and navigation systems.