Cordelia Schmid
About Cordelia Schmid
Cordelia Schmid is a Research Director at INRIA and a Research Scientist at Google, with extensive experience in computer science. She has held positions at the University of Oxford and has advanced degrees from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Institut polytechnique de Grenoble.
Work at Inria
Cordelia Schmid has served as a Research Director at Inria since 1997. Inria is a national research institution dedicated to computer science and applied mathematics in France. Schmid's role involves leading research initiatives and contributing to advancements in her field. Her long tenure at Inria highlights her commitment to research and development in computer science, particularly in areas relevant to her expertise.
Current Role at Google
Since 2018, Cordelia Schmid has also held the position of Research Scientist at Google in the Grenoble Area, France. In this role, she engages in research projects that align with Google's objectives in technology and innovation. Her work at Google complements her research at Inria, allowing her to apply her academic knowledge to practical challenges in the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Cordelia Schmid holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where she studied from 1987 to 1992. She further pursued her education at the Institut polytechnique de Grenoble, earning a PhD in Computer Science from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, she participated in a student exchange program at the University of California, Riverside, from 1986 to 1987. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in computer science, contributing to her research capabilities.
Previous Experience at University of Oxford
Before her current roles, Cordelia Schmid worked as a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford for one year, from 1996 to 1997. This experience allowed her to engage with a prestigious academic community and further develop her research skills in computer science. Her time at Oxford contributed to her professional growth and expertise in her field.