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Cristian Tejedor Garcia is an Assistant Professor at Radboud University, specializing in automatic speech recognition and speech-based Artificial Intelligence (AI). He currently serves as the project leader for the five-year NWO-funded Responsible AI Voice Diagnostics (RAIVD) project, which spans from 2025 to 2028. This project is focused on key areas such as data minimization, explainable AI, and responsible AI, with specific subprojects addressing reading diagnostics, pronunciation assessment, and early differential diagnosis for neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. A central part of the RAIVD project involves exploring the integration of Speech Large Language Models (Speech LLMs) to enhance the accuracy and fairness of voice-based diagnostic systems. His research interests also encompass various aspects of speech AI, utilizing technologies like Kaldi, Whisper, and wav2vec2.0. Cristian has received multiple research grants, including the NGF AiNed Fellowship and awards for his academic contributions, including recognition at the SLaTE conference for his work on ASR-based educational applications.
Radboud University • Nijmegen, Netherlands
Teaches courses in language and communication, and leads research projects related to speech technology and AI.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).