Benjamin Schäfer

Benjamin Schäfer is a tenure-track Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and leads the Helmholtz AI Young Investigator Group DRACOS at the Institute of Automation and Applied Informatics (IAI). His research focuses on data-driven analysis of complex systems, particularly in the intersection of artificial intelligence and energy supply.

• Developing transparent AI models for power grid stability
• Demonstrating Braess paradox in real-world energy systems
• Creating forecasting tools for grid operators

Research Interests: Schäfer's work emphasizes explainable AI in energy contexts, addressing challenges of renewable energy integration, decentralized power generation, and data overload in modern grids. His team investigates how to bridge human understanding with machine-generated solutions through interpretable models.

Key Contributions: He pioneered experimental validation of the Braess paradox in power grids, showing how new grid connections can paradoxically reduce stability. His research enables better collaboration between humans and machines by demystifying 'black-box' AI systems.