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Sabina Jeschke
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Jeschke in 2018
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| Born | 27 July 1968 |
| Citizenship | Germany |
| Alma mater | Technische Universität Berlin (2004, PhD) |
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| Fields | Computer Science |
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Sabina Jeschke was born on July 27, 1968, in Kungälv, Sweden. She is a German university professor. She teaches about information sciences in mechanical engineering at RWTH Aachen University.
From November 2017, she was a member of the management board of Deutsche Bahn. There, she was in charge of making things more digital and improving technology. She also leads the Cybernetics Lab IMA/ZLW & IfU. In 2017, she took a break to research artificial consciousness. This is about making machines think like humans. She also helped create a special group called "Strong Artificial Intelligence" at Volvo Car Corporation in Sweden. Since May 2015, she has been on the board of Körber AG. She also led the VDI Aachen board from April 2012. In January 2023, she started working as a senior advisor at Arthur D. Little.
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Sabina Jeschke's Journey
Sabina Jeschke studied physics and computer science. She went to the Technische Universität Berlin in Germany. She did a student research project at the NASA Ames Research Center in California, USA. This was a big step in her early career.
She earned her doctorate degree (PhD) in 2004. She received high honors for her work. After two years, she became a junior professor. She taught about new media in math and science. In 2007, she became a full professor. She also directed the IT-Center at the University of Stuttgart. She was also a visiting professor at the Technische Universität Berlin.
In 2009, she joined RWTH Aachen University. She became a professor and director of the IMA/ZLW & IfU Institute Cluster. From 2011 to 2016, she was the vice dean of the Mechanical Engineering Faculty there.
What Sabina Jeschke Researches
Sabina Jeschke's research covers many exciting areas. These include:
- Robotics and Automation: This involves making robots work together. It also includes using web services for robots.
- Traffic and Mobility: She studies self-driving cars and smart transport systems. She also looks at how cars can talk to each other.
- Internet of Things: This is about everyday objects connected to the internet. She works on how factories can use smart systems (Industry 4.0).
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): She explores how computers can learn from data. She also works on systems that can think and make decisions.
- Human-Machine Interaction: This focuses on how people and computers work together. She creates virtual labs and smart training tools.
- Innovation Research: She studies new ideas and future trends.
- Information Management: This is about organizing and using information. She develops new ways of learning and teaching.
She is part of many important groups. Since 2011, she has been a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In 2014, she was recognized as one of Germany's top digital minds. In 2015, she received an award for her work in modern engineering education. Her team, Carologistics, won the World Championship in the RoboCup Logistics League three times in a row (2014, 2015, 2016). Dr. Jeschke is known for being a great public speaker. She speaks German, English, and Swedish fluently.
Working at Deutsche Bahn
Sabina Jeschke joined the management board of Deutsche Bahn in November 2017. She was in charge of making the company more digital. She also focused on new technologies. Her first contract was for three years. In December 2019, it was extended for five more years, until the end of 2025. From early 2020, she also oversaw heavy vehicle maintenance.
On February 18, 2021, Jeschke decided to leave her position early. She left the board on May 31, 2021. Daniela Gerd tom Markotten took over her role in September 2021.
Starting New Companies
Sabina Jeschke is very active in starting new businesses. She has founded several companies herself. In April 2021, she started Arctic Brains AB in Sweden. This company develops and advises on Artificial Intelligence.
Since October 2021, she has been the Chair of the Board of KI Park e.V. in Berlin. This group aims to create a leading AI ecosystem in Europe. She was re-elected for another two years in September 2023. In December 2021, she co-founded Quantagonia GmbH. This company works on adapting traditional computer codes for quantum computing. Her newest project, ComplAIzer, uses AI to help companies follow complex legal rules more easily.
Books
Sabina Jeschke has also contributed to books.
