Melih Kandemir

Melih Kandemir is an Associate Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Southern Denmark, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He earned his PhD in 2013 from Aalto University under Prof. Samuel Kaski, followed by postdoctoral work at Heidelberg University (with Prof. Fred Hamprecht) and an assistant professorship at Ozyegin University, Turkey. Prior to joining SDU, he led research at Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence.

• Education: PhD (Aalto University, 2013), Postdoc (Heidelberg University).
• Previous Roles: Assistant Professor (Ozyegin University), Research Group Leader (Bosch CAI).

His research focuses on Bayesian inference, stochastic process modeling with deep neural networks, and applications to reinforcement learning and continual learning. He leads the SDU Adaptive Intelligence (ADIN) Lab and is an ELLIS Member, reflecting his standing as a top European AI researcher. His work addresses critical challenges in uncertainty quantification, exploration strategies, and theoretically grounded algorithms for decision-making systems.

Recent publications highlight expertise in model-based reinforcement learning (e.g., MOMBO for offline RL), PAC-Bayesian bandits, evidential learning for robust classification, and neural stochastic differential equations. His scientific awards include a Best Paper Award (2017) and ELLIS Membership. He also explores interdisciplinary applications of natural sciences to sustainable technology development.