Dedicated AI/ML Researcher devoted to pushing the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence and ensuring its constructive influence on human society. Specialising in Continual Machine Learning, my focus lies in developing versatile and adaptive systems tailored for dynamic environments. My research centres on advancing sensory perception and behavioural learning in autonomous agents, with a strong emphasis on promoting fairness and equity. I boast of a track record of successful interdisciplinary collaborations, actively engaging with experts from diverse fields. Committed to leveraging AI and ML for innovation, I am dedicated to addressing real-world challenges.
Research focussed on developing (deep) Continual Machine Learning solutions for personalised perception and context-appropriate behavioural learning for robots.
Supervised by Prof Hatice Gunes
Research focussed on End-to-End Deep Learning solutions for Multi-modal Perception and Behavioural Learning for Social Robots.
Thesis: Modelling Affective Cores for Behaviour Modulation in Social Robots
Supervised by Prof Dr Stefan Wermter
Grade: 1.0 mit Auszeichnung bestanden (Distinction).
Postdoc researcher at the Affective Intelligence and Robotics (AFAR) Lab investigating Federated Continual Learning solutions for Affective and Social Robotics.
Worked at the Technical Aspects of Multimodal Systems (TAMS) group (Apr 2016 - Mar 2017) and Knowledge Technology (WTM) group (Apr 2017 - Sept 2018). Research focussed on developing ML solutions for 3D pose estimation (TAMS) and Multi-modal Affect Perception for Social Robots (WTM).
Developed and managed industry-academia collaboration projects ranging from Industrial Automation, IoT, AI/ML, Mobility and Big Data, partnering with industry leaders and government agencies for SME development.
Designed, implemented and managed Technology Transfer and Skill-building Projects for Industrial Automation of SMEs in North India.
Provided Project consultation and internal employee training on Programming Languages, Databases and Software Engineering.
Mobile Robot Systems (2019, 2020), Interaction Design (2019, 2020), Affective Computing (2020, 2024) and Further Human-Computer Interaction (2022).
Samuil Stoychev, Nikhil Churamani, and Hatice Gunes
Nikhil Churamani, Jiaee Cheong, Sinan Kalkan, and Hatice Gunes
Nikhil Churamani, Ozgur Kara and Hatice Gunes
Emily McQuillin, Nikhil Churamani, and Hatice Gunes