Simon Ruffieux

Senior Researcher
Department of Informatics

PER 21 bu. A428
Bd de Pérolles 90
1700 Fribourg
Hours of presence
PER 21, A428

Biography

Simon Ruffieux is Senior Researcher and Lecturer in the department of Informatics of the University of Fribourg. He is a member of the Human-IST Institute. He is currently leading the HIP Initiative (Human-IST x SwissPost Initiative), coordinating all academic projects in relation with Swiss Post. His research is focused in the area of machine learning, augmented intelligence, data science, human-computer interactions and augmented & virtual reality. He is particularly interested in leveraging recent advances in technologies to empower individuals, with a specific focus on individuals with special needs.

Research and publications