Martin Wulf Gerdes

Martin Wulf Gerdes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information and Communication Technology, University of Agder, Norway. With a Ph.D. in eHealth and over two decades of experience in telecommunications and healthcare technology research, he focuses on developing user-friendly, interoperable eHealth solutions using ICT and IoT. His career spans roles at Ericsson Eurolab and academic leadership in Norway.

• Education: M.Sc. equivalent in General Electrical Engineering (1998) from RWTH Aachen, emphasizing ICT.
• Ph.D.: Information and Communication Technologies with eHealth specialization (2019) from University of Agder.

Research Interests: Gerdes explores AI-driven decision support systems, distributed eHealth infrastructure, telemedicine, and assistive technologies for chronic disease management. His work bridges IoT, data privacy, and user-centered design in healthcare robotics.

Teaching: Since 2014, he has taught at bachelor's and master's levels, currently leading courses in Communication & Cooperation, Technology Understanding, and seminar projects in eHealth.

Scientific Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2020-2024) span AI in dental radiology, blood glucose prediction, digital twins, and ethical considerations in healthcare algorithms. Topics include IoT integration, data privacy, and pandemic analytics.