Andreas Lehrmann
About Andreas Lehrmann
Andreas Lehrmann is a Research Director currently at Borealis AI and an Adjunct Professor at The University of British Columbia. He has extensive experience in machine learning research, having held positions at notable institutions such as Disney Research, Facebook, and the Max Planck Institutes.
Current Role at Borealis AI
Andreas Lehrmann serves as the Research Director at Borealis AI, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads research initiatives focused on advancing machine learning methodologies. His work involves the development of deep generative models for structured data and variational methods for inference tasks. Lehrmann's expertise in machine learning significantly contributes to the organization's research objectives.
Previous Experience at Borealis AI
Prior to his current role, Andreas Lehrmann worked at Borealis AI as a Senior Machine Learning Research Lead from 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Machine Learning Research Lead from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he focused on innovative research projects that enhanced the organization's capabilities in machine learning applications.
Academic Background
Andreas Lehrmann has a strong academic foundation in the field of machine learning and bioinformatics. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Machine Learning & Computer Vision from ETH Zürich, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics from the University of Tübingen, completed between 2005 and 2011. Additionally, he participated in the Erasmus program at Uppsala University in 2010.
Research Interests
Lehrmann's research interests include non-stationary time-series analysis and non-cooperative learning in low signal-to-noise environments. His focus on these areas reflects his commitment to addressing complex challenges in machine learning and data analysis. He aims to develop methodologies that can effectively handle the intricacies of real-world data.
Experience at Facebook and Disney Research
Andreas Lehrmann has held significant roles in renowned research institutions. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Facebook from 2017 to 2019 and as a Postdoctoral Associate at Disney Research from 2016 to 2017. These positions allowed him to contribute to advanced research projects in machine learning and artificial intelligence, further enhancing his expertise in the field.