Marcus Liwicki

Marcus Liwicki is a Chair Professor at Luleå University of Technology (LTU) and Senior Assistant Professor at the University of Fribourg, where he leads research in Machine Learning at the Department of Systems and Space Engineering. He serves on LTU's Vice-Chancellor's Council for Artificial Intelligence.

Education:

• MS in Computer Science (Free University of Berlin, 2004)
• PhD (University of Bern, 2007)
• Habilitation (Kaiserslautern University of Technology, 2011)

His research focuses on core machine learning (pattern recognition, neural networks) and applied AI in document analysis, quantum computing, and human-computer interaction. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on generative AI models, multi-task learning optimization, and AI applications in physics/health domains.

Awards:

• ICDAR Young Investigator Award (2015) for pattern recognition research

He leads the Machine Learning Group at LTU's EISLAB, supervising multiple courses including Advanced Deep Learning, Neural Networks, and AI fundamentals.