Jan Buermann

Jan Buermann is a Research Fellow in the Agents, Interaction and Complexity (AIC) research group within the Department of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton. His work focuses on designing fair AI systems to manage self-interested agents' diverging interests for efficient resource utilization under uncertainty. Key areas include smart energy systems, net-zero decarbonization, and citizen-centric AI systems. He contributes to projects like CCAIS (Citizen-Centric AI Systems) and FEVER (Future Electric Vehicle Energy Networks), emphasizing practical applications of AI in energy and transport.

Education:

• BSc and MSc in Computer Science from the University of Paderborn (Germany)
• PhD in Computer Science from the University of Southampton (2022)

Research Interests:

• Fair AI systems and incentive engineering
• Resource allocation under uncertainty
• Multi-agent systems, robotics, and adversarial patrolling
• Smart energy systems and maritime decarbonization

Recent Publications: Jan's recent work spans fair AI frameworks, EV charging optimization, multi-robot systems, and maritime decarbonization simulations, reflecting a balance between theoretical advancements and real-world applications.

Grants & Projects:

• Active roles in CCAIS and FEVER projects
• Prior research on decarbonization pathways in maritime transport

Supervision: Current PhD student: Hugo Rene Webber.

Lab/Team Affiliations:

• Agents, Interaction and Complexity (AIC) Research Group
• Department of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS)