Alireza Ranjbar
Berlin, Germany
I am a postdoctoral researcher at the Technical University of Munich affiliated with the Learning Systems and Robotics Lab. My research is on embodied AI, specifically Bayesian optimization for robot learning, as well as risk-aware and robust reinforcement learning.
I conducted my PhD research at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems as a member of the Intelligent Control Systems Group and Institute for Data Science in Mechanical Engineering at the RWTH Aachen University, both led by Prof. Sebastian Trimpe. I was an associated scholar with the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS-IS), and my PhD was supported by IAV.
Before joining the Max Planck Institute, I studied Computer Science at the University of Lübeck. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from BHT Berlin. Between these degrees, I worked as a full-time Software Engineer in Hamburg.
For a list of my research papers, see my Publications page. More information about my teaching activities is available here.
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| Conclusion of the 5G-COMPASS Project – Following three years of intensive research within the 5G-COMPASS consortium, the project concluded with a final event at the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute. I played a key role in the development and presentation of smart building networking solutions, delivering innovations in Fiber to the Room (FttR), Light Fidelity (LiFi), and post-quantum cryptographic security standards for industrial applications. View more | |
| Implementation of a Carbon Footprint Blueprint – I successfully implemented a live blueprint on the WvSC shopfloor to calculate actual Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data. Executed in coordination with the ESTAINIUM Association and Siemens, my scalable solution utilizes a private 5G network, Industrial Edge computing, and REST APIs connected to the SiGREEN cloud platform, designed for seamless adaptability in brownfield manufacturing environments. View more | |
| International Edge Computing Workshop – As part of the Siemens IPCEI-CIS project, I facilitated an international “Kicks4Edge” workshop at the WvSC, instructing participants from the University of Gdansk and TU Berlin. I focused the session on the practical implementation and rapid deployment of Industrial Edge technology to improve efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes. View more | |
| Cloud-Edge Continuum Conference 2025 – I engaged in the Cloud-Edge Continuum Conference hosted by the Siemens Research and Innovation Ecosystem at the WvSC. The event centered on the future of industrial Cloud and Edge applications, focusing on the integration of Edge AI, Zero Trust environments, and autonomous logistics in manufacturing. View more | |
| Launch of “Kicks for Edge” Workshops – Within the framework of the Siemens IPCEI-CIS initiative, I led the organization of the “Kicks for Edge” workshop series at the WvSC. I designed these sessions to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary skills to integrate Industrial Edge computing, digitalization, and CO2-footprint tracking into their production workflows. View more |
selected publications
See the Publications page for selected publications.