Klaus-Robert Müller, born in 1964, is a distinguished German computer scientist and physicist, highly regarded for his contributions to machine learning and brain-computer interfaces.

Educated at the University of Karlsruhe, he earned his Diplom in mathematical physics and a Ph.D. in computer science.

He pioneered the Intelligent Data Analysis group in Berlin and has since held notable academic positions, including a professorship at the University of Potsdam and the chair for Machine Learning at the Technical University Berlin.

Müller has also been a research fellow in Tokyo, a distinguished professor in Seoul, and a co-founder of the Berlin Big Data Center.

He's known for supervising now-prominent scientists and leading the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems unit in Berlin.

His sabbatical at Google Brain as a Principal Scientist further highlights his influential role in the intersection of machine learning and practical applications.

His accolades include multiple recognitions as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher and memberships in prestigious science academies.

In 2023, he was elected as member of the European Academy of Engineering.