Paul G. Plöger

Paul G. Plöger is a retired Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University. His research focuses on autonomous systems, service robotics, neural networks (especially Echo State Networks), and natural language processing for educational assessment (ASAG). He has extensive experience in robotics competitions like RoboCup and held leadership roles at Fraunhofer IAIS and GMD.

• Education:
  • 1976-1984: Diploma in Mathematics and Physics, University of Dortmund
  • 1979-1980: MSc Mathematics/Physics, UC Berkeley (Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst scholarship)
  • 2000: PhD from Brandenburg University of Technology (Cottbus) on embedded system timing optimization
• Career Highlights:
  • 2003–2010: Assistant Professor at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University
  • 2004–Retirement: Full Professor in Autonomous Systems
  • 1985–2010: Senior researcher at GMD/Fraunhofer IAIS
  • RoboCup Middle Size League participation since 1998

His research interests span fault diagnosis in autonomous systems, robotics, and AI applications in education. Over 100 students have been advised under his supervision across master’s, PhD, and collaborative projects. Despite retirement, his academic contributions continue to influence the field of autonomous systems.

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