SCIoI’s Guillermo Gallego appointed Full Professor at Technische Universität Berlin

We are happy to announce that Science of Intelligence (SCIoI) Principal Investigator Guillermo Gallego has been appointed Full Professor at Technische Universität Berlin, holding the Chair of Robotic Interactive Perception at Faculty IV (EECS). This appointment showcases Guillermo’s pioneering contributions to the fields of robotics and computer vision and his dedication to interdisciplinary research.

A vision inspired by biology and mathematics

Guillermo’s work at SCIoI focuses on robotic perception, particularly optimizing artificial agents’ ability to sense and interact with their environments. Inspired by the human visual system, he develops methods to transform raw sensor data into actionable knowledge, empowering robots with the autonomy to navigate dynamic environments effectively. His research bridges engineering, mathematics, and biology, being a typical example of SCIoI’s interdisciplinary nature.

At SCIoI, Guillermo investigates innovative approaches in computer vision and robotics, such as combining Schlieren imaging with advanced event cameras, leveraging tools from geometry, optimization, and numerical methods. His projects explore how perception in intelligent systems can mimic the adaptability of biological organisms, advancing the capacity of robots to perceive and act “intelligently” and rather independently in complex settings.

A remarkable academic journey

Born in Ávila, Spain, Guillermo’s academic path reflects a commitment to excellence and international collaboration. After earning a 5-year degree in Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Madrid and an MS degree in Mathematical Engineering, he pursued advanced studies through a Fulbright Scholarship at Georgia Institute of Technology, earning two additional Master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. His diverse academic expertise includes mathematics, control theory, variational calculus and optimization.

Guillermo’s postdoctoral work at institutions such as the Technical University of Madrid (with a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship) and the University of Zurich further honed his expertise. Notably, he contributed to groundbreaking projects at the Robotics and Perception Group, where he worked at the intersection of robotics and neuroinformatics. His efforts have been recognized with distinctions such as the Outstanding Associate Editor award from IEEE Robotics Automation Letters (2021).

Strengthening SCIoI’s mission of interdisciplinary research

Guillermo’s appointment enhances SCIoI’s role as a hub for cutting-edge research in robotics and artificial intelligence. His focus on integrating human-inspired visual perception into robotic systems aligns seamlessly with the Cluster’s mission to decode the principles of intelligence across natural and artificial systems.

Guillermo (personal research page) shared his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “It’s an honor to be appointed Full Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of TU Berlin. It has been a tremendous joy and effort from me and my collaborators (including SCIoI, Faculty IV, the ECDF and HEIBRiDS in Berlin), my mentors, students, administrative teams, friends and family. I hope I can continue contributing to the growth of TU Berlin and the search for understanding the principles of intelligence at SCIoI.”

We congratulate Guillermo on this achievement and look forward to the continued impact of his work within SCIoI and the broader scientific community.

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