Uta Schwertel
About Uta Schwertel
Uta Schwertel is a Senior Research Manager at imc AG, where she has worked since 2012. She holds a PhD in Computational Linguistics and has extensive experience in research management and digital tools for education.
Work at imc AG
Uta Schwertel has been with imc AG since 2012, serving as a Senior Research Manager for 12 years. In this role, she is responsible for dissemination and exploitation in European and national collaborative research projects. She leads a team in the New Business / Innovation department, focusing on applying digital tools to enhance corporate training, vocational education, and higher education scenarios. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Business Consultant and Senior Research Professional at imc AG, contributing to various projects in the field of research and development.
Education and Expertise
Uta Schwertel holds multiple advanced degrees. She earned a Master of Arts in Theoretical Linguistics and Philosophy from Universität Konstanz, studying from 1988 to 1994. She then completed a Master of Science in Cognitive Science and Natural Language at The University of Edinburgh in 1995. Following this, she obtained a PhD in Computational Linguistics from the University of Zurich, where she studied from 1997 to 2004. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in Semantic Web applications and reasoning.
Background in Research and Project Management
Before joining imc AG, Uta Schwertel worked at Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München as a Project Manager from 2004 to 2008. She also held positions at IBM as a Research Associate and at the University of Zurich as a Research Assistant. Her experience spans various roles in research and project management, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of collaborative research projects and their implementation.
Research Focus and Contributions
Uta Schwertel has a strong focus on the application of digital tools in education. Her research includes work on Semantic Web applications, emphasizing various forms of reasoning. She has been involved in numerous collaborative research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in her field. Her initiatives aim to improve training and educational outcomes through innovative digital solutions.