Christian Walder

Christian Walder is a Research Scientist on the Machine Learning for Code team at Google DeepMind. With a PhD from the Max Planck Society, his expertise spans Bayesian machine learning and reinforcement learning. His background uniquely includes experience as a Quantitative Analyst in systematic trading at Man Group AHL before his current focus on AI.

His research has explored unique applications of AI, including the probabilistic modeling of symbolic music and computer-assisted composition, demonstrating a long-standing interest in the intersection of machine learning and creative fields.

He has contributed to major Google AI projects, including the Gemini 2. 5 model.