Anis Najar
About Anis Najar
Anis Najar is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Talend, specializing in the development of human-aware AI systems. He has extensive experience in artificial intelligence and robotics, having held research positions at various prestigious institutions including CNRS and RIKEN.
Work at Talend
Anis Najar has been employed at Talend as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer since 2021. His role involves leveraging machine learning techniques to enhance data integration and management solutions. Based in Suresnes, Île-de-France, France, Najar contributes to the development of advanced AI systems that focus on human considerations in decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in AI Research
Before joining Talend, Anis Najar held several positions in AI research. He worked at CNRS as an Artificial Intelligence Research Engineer for two months in 2009. He also served as a Cognitive Neuroscience Visiting Researcher at RIKEN in Tokyo, Japan, for one month in 2018. Additionally, Najar was an AI & Robotics Researcher at ISIR - Institut des Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique from 2013 to 2017, and he worked as a Cognitive Neuroscience Researcher at École normale supérieure from 2017 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Anis Najar earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics from Pierre and Marie Curie University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. He also holds a Master’s degree in Intelligence Artificielle et Décision (IAD) from the same institution, which he obtained from 2009 to 2011. Earlier, he completed a Licence in Mathématiques et Informatique from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in AI and robotics.
Research Focus
Najar's research focuses on developing artificial intelligence systems that incorporate human considerations into their decision-making processes. He works at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Cognitive Science, aiming to advance the field of human-aware AI systems. This focus reflects a commitment to creating technology that aligns with human values and needs.