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Dr. Fernando Koch is a Data & AI Solution Architect and Master Inventor with IBM. He is a hands-on Innovator, Researcher, and Solution Architect with a deep understanding about the application of AI, Data Science, IoT and Cloud Computing in practical solutions for real-world problems.
He is a former Director of Research at Samsung Research, Research Scientist at IBM Research, and Visiting Professor at Korea University. His achievements have been recognized with the Eisenhower Fellowship, Australian Endeavour Executive Fellowship, Brazilian Research Council Productivity in Research Award.
He holds a PhD in Computer Sciences from Utrecht University with thesis around Distributed AI and Mobile Computing. His research interests include: Distributed Computing, Distributed AI, Social Computing
His contributions to the creation of intellectual property including 6 books co-edited, 35+ patents, 70+ papers, and organized multiple scientific workshops.
Academic & Research
The integrating theme of my research is the construction of adaptive, distributed, and intelligent information systems, able to support decision-making in collaborative settings. These include for example the utilization of IoT and Social Computing exemplified in projects for Collaborative Parking, Smart Cities, and Intelligent Citizen Sensors. My research interests around these project include:
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Recommendation Systems
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Collective Intelligence
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Distributed AI
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Distributed Computing
Moreover, I have worked in the past with Smart Education and AI for Social Good. These topics are still very dear to me.
Awards & Recognition
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Eisenhower Fellowship (2016-)
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Endeavour Executive Fellowship (2015)
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ACM Distinguished Speaker (2014-19)
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Honorary Senior Fellow, The University of Melbourne (2013-19)
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CNPq Productivity Award (2013-16)
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IEEE Senior Member (2015-)
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ACM Senior Member (2014-)