ExpAn (since 2016)
Python library for advanced statistical analysis for A/B Testing (aka. randomized controlled experiments)
Open Source project released on GitHub and PIP.
Part of core development team, developed statistical analysis methods (Python, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) Code
Brain-to-Text (2012-2015)
Recognition of word sequences from ECoG brain activity
in collaboration with Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, USA
Core researcher, developed data analysis methods and recognition components (Matlab, Python, C++) Paper, Video
BCI and Biosignals Toolbox (2009-2015)
Matlab toolbox for BCI and biosignals processing
Principal developer and maintainer
BioKIT - Real-time decoder for biosignal processing (2012-2013)
Hidden Markov Model based real-time decoder for Automatic Speech Recognition and other biosignal-based dynamic recognition
Developed signal processing architecture and methods (C++, Python) Paper
Cognifit - physical activity, brain function and cognitive performance (2010-2012)
Research study to investigate influences of physical activity on cognitive performance in young adults (>150 participants)
in collaboration with sports department at KIT and Charité Berlin
Managed study, analyzed structured data and multimodal biosignals (electroencephalography, photoplethysmography, electrodermal activity, breathing) Website (in German)
SFB588 - Collaborative Research Center "Humanoid Robots - Learning and Cooperating Multimodal Robots" (2009-2012)
Multidisciplinary research project on humanoid robotics funded by Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Developed EEG-based user state recognition systems (workload, emotion) Website
Awards
2nd prize winner, Competition on EEG-based ErrP recognition
BCI Challenge at IEEE Neural Engineering Conference (4/2015)
Best Student Paper Award Finalist Europe
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Conference (9/2012)
Best Student Paper Award Finalist
International Conference on Social Robotics (11/2010)
Teaching at KIT
Lecture Brain Computer Interfaces
together with Christian Herff
ST 2014
Lecture Cognitive Modeling together with
Felix Putze
ST 2014, ST 2013, ST 2012, ST 2011, ST 2010
Lecture Biosignals and User Interfaces together with Christian Herff and Tanja Schultz
WT 2013/14
Practical course Biosignale Praktikum 2 - Cognition and Emotion together with Christian Herff and/or Felix Putze
WT 2013/14: fNIRS based deception decoding
WT 2012/13: fNIRS based mental task recognition
WT 2011/12: EEG based error potential recognition using a gesture based user interface
WT 2010/11: Arousal recognition in movies using multimodal biophysiological sensors
Academic Activities
Frontiers in Neuroscience, Neural Technology Review Editor (since 10/2016)
Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, Hindawi Publishing Journal Editor (since 12/2014)
36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 2014 (EMBC),
Invited session "Single-trial analysis of
fNIRS data" Session organizer and co-chair, together
with Christian Herff and Tanja Schultz
Annual German Conference on Artificial Intelligence 2010 (KI2010) Local arrangements commitee
Skills and Technologies
Machine Learning, Signal Processing, Pattern Recognition, Statistical Data Analysis