David Strohmaier

David Strohmaier is a Researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Natural Language and Information Processing (NLIP) group. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Sheffield and an MPhil in Advanced Computer Science (Distinction) from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on lexical semantics, applying machine/deep learning to understand how word meanings are acquired by humans and machines, with a particular interest in NLP and decision theory.

Education highlights include:

• PhD in Computer Science (Ongoing, University of Cambridge)
• PhD in Philosophy (University of Sheffield)
• MPhil in Advanced Computer Science (Distinction, University of Cambridge)
• MA in Philosophy (Distinction, University of Sheffield)
• BAs in Philosophy and Sociology (University of Göttingen)

His research interests span natural language processing, machine learning, computational linguistics, and interdisciplinary topics in decision theory and social ontology. Notable contributions include work on semantic error prediction, contrafactives, and social-computation-supporting kinds. He has published widely in venues like NLP4CALL, SemEval, and journals such as Journal of Social Ontology and Synthese.

Scientific awards include distinctions in his MPhil and MA degrees. His work bridges philosophy and computer science, exploring foundational questions in AI and human cognition. He collaborates with institutions like the ALTA Institute and maintains active research ties with the Hamburg Institute for Social Research.