Reinhold Scherer

Reinhold Scherer is a Professor of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) and Neural Engineering at the University of Essex, where he also has the privilege of serving as Co-Director of the Essex BCI-NE Laboratory and Head of the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. He moreover serves on the board of the International BCI Society.

 

He was awarded his MSc and PhD in Telematics from Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) in Austria, where he also completed a Habilitation in Applied Computer Science. He had the opportunity to conduct postdoctoral research at the University of Washington's School of Computer Science & Engineering. He subsequently held a number of academic roles at TU Graz, including that of Deputy Director of the Institute of Neural Engineering, and served as Technical Director at the Institute for Neurological Rehabilitation and Research at Clinic Judendorf-Straßengel, Austria.

 

Reinhold, a distinguished authority in non-invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and neural interface technology, boasts more than twenty years of experience. His expertise lies in assistive communication for individuals with motor impairments and motor rehabilitation. His impactful contributions have advanced BCI systems, ensuring they stay at the forefront of innovation and are collaboratively developed with end users.

 

His research draws on a range of disciplines, with a particular focus on brain-machine coadaptation and neuroadaptive systems, predictive modelling with artificial intelligence (AI), and embodied biocomputing. He is exploring the potential of applying systems engineering principles to neuroscience with the aim of developing neurotechnologies that enhance BCI control performance and efficiency, as well as facilitate the development of motor and cognitive skills.