Barbara HammerView profile
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Prof. Dr. Barbara Hammer is a full professor of Machine Learning at Bielefeld University, Faculty of Engineering, and leads the Machine Learning Group at the Center for Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC). She is actively involved in multiple interdisciplinary research centers including the Bielefeld Center for Data Science (BiCDaS), the Research Institute for Cognition and Robotics, and the Institute for Bioinformatics Infrastructure (BIBI). She holds leadership roles in major research initiatives such as the TRR 318 'Constructing Explainability', the graduate school Data-NinJA on Trustworthy AI, and the research network SAIL on sustainable AI systems. Her research focuses on intelligent data analysis , explainable and trustworthy AI , and machine learning in dynamic environments . She investigates foundational algorithms for learning from complex, non-Euclidean, and evolving data streams, with applications in urban infrastructure (especially water systems), life sciences, and socio-technical systems. Her work bridges algorithmic innovation with societal impact, particularly in fairness, ethics, and human-AI interaction. The recent publications highlight a strong trend towards explainability in dynamic environments , concept drift detection and explanation , fairness in streaming data , and real-world applications in critical infrastructure . Her team develops both theoretical frameworks and practical tools, such as EPyT-Flow for water network simulation, and contributes to high-impact AI challenges in health, environment, and industry. ERC Synergy Grant – Smart Water Futures LAMARR Fellow She advises several PhD and Master’s students and leads numerous funded projects from the European Union, DFG, and national agencies. Her leadership extends to editorial roles, including on the IEEE TPAMI editorial board. She is also deeply involved in academic governance, serving on examination boards, habilitation committees, and interdisciplinary research centers, reflecting her central role in shaping AI research and education at Bielefeld and beyond.
