I am a Postdoctoral Researcher and Junior Research Group Leader at Bielefeld University. Our Junior Research Group develops Artificial Intelligence methods for modeling and controlling complex physical systems. Motivated by major global challenges such as climate change and the energy transition, we explore how AI can help understand and model the dynamics of systems in fluid mechanics, and how to enforce desired outcomes through advanced control strategies. A key focus of our research is improving the robustness of these methods under changing conditions and increasing their sample efficiency by using surrogate models and embedding physical knowledge directly into the learning process.
Prior to this, I obtained my PhD (with Highest Distinction) from the University of Groningen, where I was part of the Intelligent Systems group. My doctoral research focused on the theory of neural networks, and I developed a successful predictive maintenance system for a smart factory environment.
Postdoc and Junior Research Group Leader
Machine Learning group, Bielefeld University
PhD in Theoretical Machine Learning and Industry 4.0
Intelligent Systems group, University of Groningen, PhD thesis
MSc. in Computing Science (specialization: Machine Learning)
University of Groningen
We build a robust reinforcement learning agent to control Rayleigh-Bénard Convection in turbulent conditions and compare against conventional control methods.
We train Fourier Neural Operator (FNO) surrogate models for Rayleigh-B’enard Convection (RBC), a model for convection processes that occur in nature and industrial settings and that yields zero-shot super resolution. We compare the prediction accuracy and model properties of FNO surrogates to two popular surrogates used in fluid dynamics.
We build a linear dynamical model for complex fluid flows using a Machine Learning architecture based on Koopman theory.
In this work we show theoretically that using GELU activation in neural networks induces continuous phase transitions and we analyse the location of the phase transition. We furthermore introduce and analyse a combination of Erf and GELU activation.
We present a typical Industry 4.0 case study: the real-time quality estimation of steel in a high-throughput production line using Machine Learning methods.
A statistical physics based modelling framework is developed in which we study standard training algorithms (SGD, LVQ1) under concept drift and in addition compare ReLU vs sigmoidal activation.
Our systematic comparison of networks with ReLU and sigmoidal units in model situations reveals surprising differences in their training and generalization behavior.
A multidisciplinary project focusing on transparent AI, human agency, safety and resource-efficiency.
Typical case analysis of machine learning scenarios
Employing AI techniques to model and control dynamical systems.
Using Machine Learning methods to improve health care
Focuses on the development of intelligent, connected and customized production processes
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