Summary
Nolwenn Bernard is a postdoctoral researcher at TH Köln with a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Stavanger, specializing in user simulation, conversational information access, and information retrieval. Over nine years she has blended academic research with industry R&D, applying machine learning and NLP to scientific literature and data-driven products at MDPI. Her work bridges rigorous experimentation—from a visiting scholar stint at UIUC—to practical engineering skills in data visualization, network analysis, and information retrieval models. She has experience across multidisciplinary teams and early-stage innovation projects, reflecting both research depth and product-minded execution. Based in Germany, she brings a European engineering education and a track record of turning IR research into applied solutions for conversational systems.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD at University of Stavanger
Computer Science, Computer Science at Université de Sherbrooke
Engineering degree, IT, Engineering degree, IT at Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs Sud Alsace ENSISA
Higher National Diploma in Technology, Instrumentation and measurement, Graduated, Higher National Diploma in Technology, Instrumentation and measurement, Graduated at Institut Universitaire de Technologie du Mans - IUT Le Mans
French, English, Spanish