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Gerd Kortuem is a professor at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology, specializing in Internet of Things. He leads the Knowledge Intelligence Design research group and is involved in multiple design labs, including the Data-Centric Design Lab and Urban Analytics Lab. His research is situated at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on human-centered AI, generative AI, and responsible design practices. An academic director of the MSc Integrated Product Design program since 2018, he teaches courses on Generative AI Design, Artificial Intelligence in Society, and Data-centric Design. His previous experience includes roles at renowned organizations and universities such as IBM, Apple, Lancaster University, and Oxford University. Kortuem holds a PhD from the University of Oregon and a Diploma in Informatics from Stuttgart University. He is also an Associate Editor for the journal "Proceedings ACM Interactive, Mobile, Wearable Ubiquitous Technologies" and an editorial board member for IEEE Pervasive Computing.
Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands
Leading research in Internet of Things and related fields.
Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering • Germany
Worked as a software developer prior to joining academia.
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