Michael Munz

Michael Munz is a Professor at the Department of Software Engineering and Sensor Technology at Technische Hochschule Ulm (THU). He leads the research group AI for Sensor Data Analytics (AISD) and co-leads the Biomechatronics Research Lab. His work focuses on machine learning, particularly deep learning for time series and image data, reliable AI systems, and automated sensor data analysis in therapy, diagnosis, and sports (e.g., motion analysis via inertial sensors).

• Education:
  • Diploma in Computer Science, University of Ulm (2007), specializing in Neuroinformatics
  • Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in 2011 with thesis: "Generic Sensor Fusion Framework for Simultaneous State and Existence Estimation for Vehicle Environment Recognition"

Research Trends: His publications and projects emphasize algorithmic development for sensor data analytics, explainable AI, and applications in medical devices and biomechatronics. Current work includes software engineering for medical devices, image analysis, and scientific computing in healthcare technologies.

• Transfer Activities:
  • Lead, Steinbeis Transfer Center AI Systems and Software Solutions
  • Member, Transferzentrum für Digitalisierung, Analytics & Data Science Ulm (DASU)