We welcome our latest NERDS member: Manuel Knepper.

Manuel, who is already guest at NERDS since a few months, joins now as a research assistant for one year, after having finished a master in data science here at ITU with Michele and Anastassia on predicting cyclist flows with machine learning methods.

Manuel will work with Michael and Anastassia on the recently won InnoExplorer grant as research software engineer to turn raw bicycle network algorithms into packaged Python software usable for urban planners, helping us close the gap between research and policy/application. Manuel’s background, his thesis, and also his industry experience with data and software engineering makes him a perfect fit for this role. Besides, Manuel will also be teaching assistant for the geospatial data science course in spring.

We are excited to have you with us, Manuel. Welcome!