Grants & Awards
Strategic funding for innovative AI research projects, fellowships, and recognition in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Major Research Grants & Fellowships
Strategic funding for innovative AI research projects, practical applications, and academic excellence spanning multiple institutions and research areas.
DoppelCheck Project
2024 • Bavarian State Chancellery & State Agency for New Media
AI browser tool for the automatic identification of disinformation and misinformation. This groundbreaking project develops local, privacy-preserving fact-checking capabilities using advanced machine learning techniques to combat false information online.
View Project RepositorySpot The Bot
2023-2024 • BMBF & Open Knowledge Foundation
Playfully learning how to detect AI-generated text content through an interactive game platform. This educational initiative helps users develop critical skills for identifying artificial vs. human-generated content in the age of large language models.
Explore Source CodeWPK Innovation Fellowship
Current • WPK Innovationsfonds für Wissenschaftsjournalismus
Fellowship for advancing AI-supported local fact-checking and combating misinformation in German-speaking journalism. Developing innovative tools to support journalists and media organizations in maintaining information integrity.
Learn About FellowshipMedia Lab Bayern Fellowship
2024 • Media Innovation Program
Collaborative research initiative focusing on innovative media technologies and AI applications in digital journalism and content creation. Developing cutting-edge solutions for the media industry's evolving needs in the AI era.
Bavarian Elite Support (BayEFG)
2011-2014 • University of Bamberg
PhD scholarship according to the "Bavarian Elite Support" program for exceptional doctoral research in cognitive systems and philosophy of mind. This prestigious scholarship supported foundational research into symbol grounding and artificial consciousness.
Awards & Recognition
Academic excellence and innovative contributions recognized by leading institutions, publications, and international conferences.
Springer Best Paper Award 🏆
2018 • 11th Conference on Artificial General Intelligence, Prague
Recognized for groundbreaking research "How Failure Facilitates Success" in artificial general intelligence, exploring how learning from failure enhances AI system performance. This prestigious international award highlights innovative contributions to understanding learning mechanisms in artificial intelligence.
Watch Award-Winning PresentationMedia Innovation Recognition
2024 • International Innovation in Journalism
Acknowledged for innovative contributions to journalism through AI-powered fact-checking tools and misinformation detection systems, bridging technology and media integrity. Recognition for advancing digital literacy and combating disinformation.
PhD Research Excellence
2018 • University of Bamberg
Doctoral dissertation "Symbol Grounding as the Generation of Mental Representations" awarded grade 0.66 (summa cum laude). Interdisciplinary project between philosophy of mind and artificial intelligence, contributing foundational insights to cognitive AI research.
Featured Expert & Thought Leader
Ongoing • Media Coverage & Speaking Engagements
Regular contributor to academic conferences, radio shows, and industry publications, sharing insights on AI ethics, creativity automation, and the future of human-machine collaboration. Recognized thought leader in responsible AI development.
Listen to KI Kompass InterviewHigh-Impact Publications
2013-2024 • Peer-Reviewed Research
Author of influential publications in AI and machine learning, including work in JMIR Medical Informatics, Soil Systems, and Springer's International Conference proceedings. Research spans medical AI, geosciences, and cognitive systems with practical applications.
Research Impact & Metrics
Quantifiable impact across research domains, demonstrating successful translation from theoretical research to practical applications with measurable outcomes.
Publications
Peer-reviewed articles in top-tier journals and conferences
Citations
Academic citations across cognitive science and AI research
Collaborators
Active research partnerships across institutions
Countries
International reach of research collaborations
Institutional Network
Collaborative research partnerships with leading academic institutions, research centers, and industry organizations across multiple domains.
Academic Excellence
University of Bamberg, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, University Hospital Leipzig
Research Institutes
Fraunhofer IMW, GeoZentrum Nordbayern, ScaDS.AI
Industry Innovation
Media Lab Bayern, WPK, Open Knowledge Foundation
Funding Organizations
BMBF, Bavarian State Chancellery, Prototype Fund
International Reach
AGI Conference Prague, European Research Networks
Innovation Ecosystem
SME Support, Tech Startups, Digital Innovation Hubs
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