Max H. Gerlach
About Max H. Gerlach
Max H. Gerlach is a Software Engineer and Research Scientist with a strong academic background in physics, holding a Ph.D. from Universität zu Köln. He has worked at various institutions, including the Weizmann Institute of Science and Universität zu Köln, and has been with DeepL since 2017.
Work at DeepL
Max H. Gerlach has been employed at DeepL as a Software Engineer and Research Scientist since 2017. His role involves applying his expertise in software development and research to enhance the capabilities of DeepL's translation technology. He operates from the Cologne Area in Germany, contributing to the company's mission of improving communication through advanced language processing solutions.
Education and Expertise
Max H. Gerlach holds a Dr. rer. nat. (Ph.D.) in Theoretical Physics from Universität zu Köln, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. Prior to this, he earned a Diplom (M.Sc.) in Physics from Universität Leipzig, completing his studies from 2005 to 2012. Additionally, he studied at Università degli Studi di Milano for one year and took Italian Language courses at Università per Stranieri di Perugia in 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied physics.
Background
Max H. Gerlach's academic journey began at Universität Leipzig, where he pursued a degree in Physics. He furthered his studies at Universität zu Köln, culminating in a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics. His international experience includes a year of study at Università degli Studi di Milano and language training in Italian. He also served as a Visiting Researcher at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel for two months in 2014, enhancing his research skills and global perspective.
Previous Experience
Before joining DeepL, Max H. Gerlach worked as a Research Associate at Universität zu Köln from 2012 to 2017. In this role, he engaged in various research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in his field. His brief tenure as a Visiting Researcher at the Weizmann Institute of Science in 2014 further enriched his research experience, allowing him to collaborate with international scholars.