Herbert Jaeger

Herbert Jaeger is a Professor of Computing in Cognitive Materials at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, within the Artificial Intelligence department at the Bernoulli Institute. He holds editorial roles, including membership on the Neural Networks journal's editorial board and serving as Secretary General of the Interdisciplinary College. His expertise spans machine learning, dynamical systems modeling, neuromorphic computing, and reservoir computing.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), University of Bielefeld
• Studies in Mathematics and Psychology, University of Freiburg

Research Interests: His work focuses on theoretical and applied aspects of computing across disciplines, including unconventional computing models, neuromorphic systems, and reservoir computing. He explores how physical substrates and dynamical systems can advance computational paradigms, with applications in signal processing and robotics.

Publications: Recent work emphasizes formal theories for physics-based computing, timescales in neuromorphic systems, and interdisciplinary computing landscapes. These studies highlight novel approaches to hardware-software integration and cross-disciplinary innovations.

Projects & Grants: Leads research through the MINDS group, focusing on funded projects in cognitive materials and computing. Collaborates on initiatives like the AMARSi project, exploring modular architectures for rich motor skills in robotics.

Labs/Teams: Active within the Bernoulli Institute and the Artificial Intelligence group, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in cognitive science and engineering.