Dr. Marc Toussaint

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Biography

Marc Toussaint is a professor at Technische Universität Berlin, leading the Learning Intelligent Systems research lab. His research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, emphasizing the understanding of creating generalizing intelligence through the interplay of learning and reasoning. His work addresses fundamental problems in robotics by bridging AI reasoning, optimization, and machine learning. Specific research topics include physical reasoning, task-and-motion planning using logic-geometric programming, learning heuristics, planning-as-inference paradigms, and algorithmic methods for robotic building construction. Furthermore, Marc develops methodologies in optimization, reinforcement learning, and probabilistic inference, contributing to enhancing the adaptive behavior of robots in real-world scenarios.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Technische Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Requirements for Technical University of Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
PTE
Overall
Required:65
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Recognized first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) Specific ECTS in related subjects (e.g., 36 ECTS in Fundamentals of Computer Science for CS programs) Evidence of previous Master's studies (if applicable) Module descriptions of previous study program
Application Checklist
  • Officially certified copy of University degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Tabular CV
  • Motivation letter (program specific)
  • APS Certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam)
  • Proof of English proficiency (B2/C1 depending on program)
  • Copy of Passport
  • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent for general engineering and computer science programs. Specific advanced master's (MBA/Energy) may require 1 year of professional experience.