Scholar
Wolfgang Merkt
Google Scholar ID: WzpoCwkAAAAJ
Senior Researcher, Oxford Robotics Institute
Citations & Impact
Citations
1,232
H-index
18
i10-index
30
Publications
20
Co-authors
0
Contact
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Published multiple papers, details not provided. Consulted and coached Fortune 500 executives on disruptive innovation and exponential technologies across various sectors including construction & development, financial services, enterprise solutions, pharmaceuticals, energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, automotive, hospitality, and security.
Research Experience
- Established and led the loco-manipulation research on legged and wheeled platforms at the Oxford Robotics Institute, focusing on learning- and optimization-based methods for optimal planning and control of high degree of freedom systems. Previously, a core member of the humanoids research group working on the Edinburgh-NASA Valkyrie project.
Education
- Senior Research Associate in Robotics at the Oxford Robotics Institute, supervised by Dr. Ioannis Havoutis; PhD in Robotics and Autonomous Systems from the University of Edinburgh, supervised by Prof. Sethu Vijayakumar; MSc by Research (Distinction) in Robotics and Autonomous Systems from the University of Edinburgh; BEng (Honours, 1st Class, #1 Ranking) in Mechanical Engineering with Management.
Background
- Research interests include management and innovation strategy, transformative technologies, venture building, and robotics & AI research. Currently the Chief Technology Officer at Aboitiz Equity Ventures, focusing on digital transformation, data & AI strategy, enterprise architecture, and information technology. Also serves as the Chief Technology & Operating Officer for Aboitiz Data Innovation.
Miscellany
- Passionate about solving hard problems with innovative, entrepreneurial approaches. Graduate of Singularity University’s Graduate Studies Programme, went through a startup accelerator, and mentors at entrepreneurship events. Developed and deployed software for NGOs, education, marketing, and entertainment.
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