Summary
Sebastian Stober is a Professor for Artificial Intelligence and Head of the AILab at Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg with 11 years of focused experience in applied machine learning and information retrieval. He leads interdisciplinary “humans-in-the-loop” research that bridges cognitive science, brain–computer interaction, and real-world retrieval systems. His career includes running a junior research group at the University of Potsdam and postdoctoral work on music imagery and BCI, reflecting a rare blend of experimental neuroscience and algorithmic engineering. He has a summa cum laude Dr.-Ing. and a distinguished diploma in Computer Science, and a long track record of EU and DFG-funded projects spanning multimedia, semantic annotation, and creative information discovery. Known for organizing international workshops and supervising hands-on student projects, he combines deep theoretical insight with practical system-building and mentorship. Based in Magdeburg, Germany, he often focuses on making interactive AI systems that respect human constraints and support creative exploration.
11 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Dr.-Ing., Computer Science, summa cum laude, Dr.-Ing., Computer Science, summa cum laude at Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
German, English, Spanish, French, Latin