Simon Haller-Seeber

Simon Haller-Seeber is a Systems Engineer at the Department of Computer Science (Intelligent and Interactive Systems) at the University of Innsbruck, a role he has held since 2010. He also serves as a part-time Lecturer in Scientific Computing and Science Education. His academic background includes a Master's degree in Computer Science (2024) and a Bachelor's degree (2006), alongside professional certifications like Engineer Degree (2012) and Apprentice Instructor (2014).

Research & Education: Focused on Free Software, System Automation, and Educational Robotics. He co-founded the STAIR-Lab and contributed to initiatives like ROSSINI workshops promoting youth robotics innovation. His work bridges robotics with pedagogy, emphasizing open-source tools and accessible education platforms.

Publications: Recent works include web-based robotics IDEs (2025), AI-driven training frameworks (2023), and taxonomies for robotics action models (2019). His 2020 paper on recycling automation won the ROBOVIS Best Paper Award.

Grants & Projects: Led EU-funded projects like IMAGINE (2018–2021) and participated in Squirrel/PaCMan (2014–2018). Co-organizes RoboCup Junior and the Computer Camp Malbun.

Awards & Roles: Recognized for educational robotics contributions. Active in academic governance as former Senate member and board chair of 'brainity' and 'Natur Mensch Technik' associations.