Team
We have a track record in solving challenging interdisciplinary research questions
Benno Belke, PhD
Founder & CEO
- Interdisciplinary Senior Researcher
- Authored a citation classic APA article
- 20 years+ Sound-Design experience
- Award by Steinberg Media Technologies
- More info: https://www.cognitivefluency.com
Claus-Christian Carbon, PhD
Founder & CEO
- Full Professor of Psychology & Methodology
- Published 400+ papers on perception
- Led 50+ research projects
- Member of the European Academy of Science
- More info: https://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/genpsy/claus-christian-carbon/
Henrik Hahn, PhD
CTO
- Engineer & Manager with 20+ years experience in the music tech industry
- Lead multiple DSP and ML projects at Ableton and TomTom including music and voice applications
MUHAMMAD-ALI DANISH
Senior Embedded Engineer – Audio ML
Delivered real-time embedded & distributed systems at Tier-1 supplier for OEMs such as BMW, Audi & Hyundai. Engineered software for autonomous-driving, unmanned-aerial, and LLM-driven web platforms.
MARTIN VEDEL KRISTIANSEN
Senior Audio Machine Learning Engineer
Delivered audio and ML solutions with an MSc in Speech and Language Processing from the University of Edinburgh, specializing in multilingual speech synthesis, generative audio modeling, and computational linguistics.
SEBASTIAN HILLEBRAND
Funding Administrator
With over ten years of experience at the intersection of business and academia, supporting 100+ pre-seed startup projects
ADVISORY BOARD
HANS THOMANN
CEO of Thomann AG, the largest online retailer of musical instruments and pro-audio equipment worldwide, has turned Thomann into a trusted name for millions of customers across the globe.
PROF. DR. OANA GEMAN
Author of over 350 research papers and Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Advanced Intelligence Paradigms and the International Journal of Computational Systems Engineering, showcasing her advancements in biomedical engineering and computational intelligence.
DR. DR. GERT MITTRING
11-Time World Champion Mental Calculator, who has not only set multiple world records but also dedicated his career to understanding the cognitive processes behind giftedness, intelligence, and neurodiversity.
DR. ANDREAS DITSCHE
CEO of multinational companies in automotive and aerospace industries, Angel Investor, and Expert in Innovation and Growth in Global Markets.
PROF. DR. CHRISTER LARS-ERIC JOHANSSON
Pioneering Researcher of Cognitive and Computational Linguistics at the University of Bergen, who has played a key role in advancing our understanding of language processing across different languages.
HANS-MARTIN BUFF
Multi-Award-Winning Sound Engineer and Producer. Renowned for pioneering work in immersive audio technologies. Collaborated with iconic artists, including Prince and Peter Gabriel. Recipient of the 2025 Grammy Award for “Best Immersive Audio Album.
PROF. DR.ROBERT KREUZBAUER
Professor in Strategy at the University of Stavanger, specializing in innovation, branding, and strategic consumer signaling for competitive edge.
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