Nicolas Berberich

Nicolas Berberich is a Lecturer and senior PhD candidate at the Technical University of Munich's Chair of Cognitive Systems, where he leads the neuroengineering research team. He teaches courses on neuro-inspired systems engineering and neurorehabilitation technologies, and mentors young researchers. His interdisciplinary research bridges robotics, neuroscience, and philosophy.

Research interests include:

• Intention prediction and sensory feedback in brain-machine interfaces
• EEG/fMRI studies of embodiment and agency
• Neuroengineering applications in rehabilitation
• Neuroethics and AI ethics frameworks

His publications focus on neurorehabilitation technologies, exoskeleton design, and motor learning. Recent work explores tremor suppression, sensory substitution systems, and neural correlates of motor imagery.

Awards and fellowships:

• Wolfgang-Heilmann Award (2020) for AI education initiative 'KI macht Schule'
• Finalist for IROS Best Paper Award (2020)
• RIKEN Research Scholarship (2019)
• Best Poster Award at Interdisciplinary College (2018)
• SmartStart Fellowship (2017-2018)