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Prof. Wolfgang Minker is a University Professor at the Institute of Communications Engineering, Ulm University, Germany. He holds dual doctorates in Engineering Science and Computer Science from the University of Karlsruhe and Université Paris-Sud. His professional roles include serving as Dean of Studies, Director of the Interns' Office, and Ombudsperson for PhD Programs. He co-directed the International Research Laboratory for Multimodal Biometric and Speech Systems at ITMO University (2017–2022) and currently leads the ERSAMUS Educational Coordination team. His research focuses on AI-driven dialogue systems, human-robot interaction, and computational paralinguistics, emphasizing trust modeling, empathetic systems, and cross-cultural applications. Key projects include the BEA argumentation framework and the KURT household assistance robot.
Education:
- 1997/1998: Dual Doctorate in Engineering Science (Karlsruhe) and Computer Science (Paris-Sud)
- 1993: Diplom Degree in Engineering Science (Karlsruhe) & DEA in Computer Science (Paris-Sud)
- 1987–1993: Electronics Systems Engineering studies at University of Karlsruhe with ERASMUS specialization in Paris
Research Themes: Proactive dialogue systems, AI ethics, multimodal interaction, affective computing, and human-centric AI applications in healthcare and education. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world deployment, addressing challenges in trust, cultural adaptation, and ethical AI integration.
Key Contributions: Pioneered context-aware dialogue systems (e.g., Robert DIY assistant), developed emotion recognition pipelines using audiovisual fusion, and advanced argumentative dialogue architectures. His research emphasizes socially-aware reinforcement learning and user engagement optimization in group interactions.
Institutional Roles:
- Member of Habilitation Committee & Examination Boards
- Admission Board representative for engineering programs
- Coordinator for international educational partnerships
