Prof. Dr. Benjamin Risse leads the Computer Vision and Machine Learning Systems (CVMLS) group at the Institute of Geoinformatics, University of Münster . His interdisciplinary research bridges biomedical image analysis , machine learning , and virtual reality (VR) applications for medical education. Develops FIMTrack for high-throughput analysis of animal locomotion Focuses on VR-based medical training systems (e.g., brain death diagnostics) Pioneers deep learning in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosis and neuroscience-inspired AI Research Interests: Biomedical image analysis, tracking algorithms, behavioral quantification, machine learning for biological systems, VR in clinical education, and interdisciplinary imaging technologies. His work addresses algorithm limitations in ecology , neuroscience , and medical diagnostics . Recent Publications (2025–2024) span coherent nanophotonic networks , VR-based medical training , and Gaussian splatting for occupancy estimation , reflecting trends in AI-driven biomedical systems and cross-disciplinary innovation . Scientific Awards: Teaching Prize of the University of Münster (2021) Lehrpreis des Fachbereichs Mathematik/Informatik (2021) AI Starter Grant on neuroscience-inspired deep learning (2022) Advising & Grants: Mentors PhD students in AI applications for 3D printing , insect monitoring , and medical education . Holds grants from BMBF , DFG , and Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation for projects like medical tr.AI.ning and inFlame Medical Scientists College . Labs & Collaborations: Part of the Cells in Motion graduate program and Health-AI Network . Develops FIM imaging systems for Drosophila studies and insect camera traps with the Institute for Landscape Ecology . Collaborates with University Hospital Münster on AI diagnostics.








