The Method

Bridging foundational AI research with transformative business solutions through interdisciplinary expertise and philosophical insight.

Dr. Mark Wernsdorfer
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Interdisciplinary AI Expertise

Dr. Mark Wernsdorfer is an interdisciplinary AI consultant combining profound theoretical research in AI foundations (symbol grounding, consciousness) with practical expertise in machine learning and clinical decision support systems. His unique approach bridges philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and real-world AI implementation for SMEs and research institutions.

school PhD in Cognitive Systems
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business €3M+ in AI Project Funding
groups 10+ Years Experience

Key Milestones

2024
Award Finalist

International Award for Innovation in Journalism

DoppelCheck recognized as finalist for 4D Digital Rights by Design 2024 Award. Leading AI developer for The Bina School's precision education platform serving 40+ countries.

2023-2024
Fellow

Media Lab Bayern & Prototype Fund

Developed SpotTheBot and DoppelCheck - AI-powered tools for detecting misinformation and AI-generated content, supported by BMBF and WPK Innovation Fund.

Since 2021
Research Associate

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

Geothermal modeling and AI-driven optimization research (KNW-Opt, META-Studie). Published peer-reviewed research on thermal conductivity prediction.

2019-2021
Research Associate

University Hospital Leipzig - AMPEL System

Key AI architect for clinical decision support system deployed across 1,500+ hospital beds. Co-first author on primary publication in JMIR Medical Informatics.

2018
Best Paper Award

Springer Best Paper - AGI Conference

"How Failure Facilitates Success" awarded Best Paper at 11th Conference on Artificial General Intelligence, Prague. Published dissertation on Symbol Grounding.

2014-2018
Data Scientist

Orpheus GmbH (now McKinsey Spendscape)

ML system development for procurement analytics. Automated data extraction, AI-enabled spend categorization, and predictive analytics for VC-funded startup.

2011-2014
PhD Scholar

Bavarian Elite Support Scholarship

Prestigious BayEFG fellowship for doctoral research on symbol grounding and cognitive systems at University of Bamberg.

My Unique Approach

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Symbol Grounding Foundation

PhD research on how machines develop conceptual understanding provides unique insights into AI capabilities and limitations.

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Phenomenological Method

Applying phenomenology and cognitive science to AI challenges for more robust, ethically-grounded solutions.

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Art & Ethics Integration

Creative approaches through AI art installations reveal and address societal implications of artificial intelligence.

Core Expertise

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Technical

  • check_circle Machine Learning (LLMs, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  • check_circle Programming (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)
  • check_circle CDSS & Cloud Architecture
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Theoretical

  • check_circle Philosophy of AI & Symbol Grounding
  • check_circle Cognitive Science & Mental Modeling
  • check_circle AI Ethics & Responsible Implementation
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Consulting

  • check_circle AI Strategy & Implementation Planning
  • check_circle Training & Digital Transformation
  • check_circle Multilingual (German, English, French)

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