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Research Group Leader at Helmholtz Munich
📍 Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

Bjoern Eskofier is a professor and researcher specializing in machine learning and data analytics for digital health. He recently became the Chair of AI-supported therapy at LMU Klinikum München after a long tenure at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. He holds a PhD in Biomechanics from the University of Calgary and has founded three startup companies.

He is passionate about creating a "Digital Health Ecosystem" where technology connects patients with healthcare stakeholders. Bjoern thrives on multidisciplinary collaboration between engineers, medical experts, and entrepreneurs. He enjoys sharing insights at innovation events and scientific conferences, fostering the exchange of deep tech ideas between research and industry.

Unique fact: In 2011, he was appointed to an endowed professorship funded by adidas AG, reflecting his deep focus on sports science and wearable technology.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Research Group Leader
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany
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AI in Healthcare
His career is dedicated to applying AI and machine learning to create personalized medicine and improve healthcare efficiency. He recently took on a new role as Chair of AI-supported therapy.
Wearable Computing
A core focus of his research for over a decade, using sensor data from wearables for applications in sports science, rehabilitation, and disease monitoring.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Research Group Leader
Helmholtz Munich
3-2017
Head, Machine Learning and Data Analytics Lab
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
12-2020
Founding Spokesperson, Department Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
7-2021
Co-Spokesperson SFB 1483 EmpkinS
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
3-2017 - 8-2022
Heisenberg-Professor for Computer Science
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
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Education
2008 - 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Calgary
2006 - 2008
Machine Learning
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
2000 - 2006
Diplom
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
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