Joachim Hornegger

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Hornegger is the President of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and holds the Chair of Pattern Recognition at the Faculty of Engineering. He is also a member of the FAU Medical Faculty, reflecting his interdisciplinary contributions to medical imaging and computer science.

Education:

• Studied Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
• Ph.D. in 1996 on statistical object modeling and recognition
• Advanced Management Program, Duke University

His research focuses on pattern recognition, medical image processing, and computer vision, bridging engineering and medical applications. His work has strong industrial ties, particularly through his leadership roles at Siemens Medical Solutions. Though no recent publications are listed, his career demonstrates sustained impact in imaging system development and academic leadership.

Academic Leadership:

• Vice Dean for Computer Science (2009–2011)
• Vice President for Research and Early Career Researchers (2011–2015)
• President of FAU (since April 1, 2015)

He has been offered multiple high-level academic positions, including a C4 professorship at RWTH Aachen and a lecturer role at Harvard, which he declined in favor of continuing his work at FAU. His career uniquely combines deep technical expertise with strategic university leadership.

Grants and Advising:

While specific grants and advisees are not listed, his role as Chair of Pattern Recognition and leadership in research at FAU suggests extensive involvement in funding acquisition and student mentorship. His industrial experience further enriches his academic supervision and collaborative research initiatives.

Labs and Teams:

As Chair of Pattern Recognition, he leads a research group focused on image analysis and machine learning applications in medicine. His leadership extends to university-wide initiatives in research and innovation, shaping FAU’s strategic direction in science and technology.