David Vernon

David Vernon is a distinguished researcher and professor in the field of cognitive robotics and artificial intelligence. He currently holds the position of Senior Researcher at the Institute for Artificial Intelligence, University of Bremen in Germany.1

Academic Background and Career

David Vernon earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Dublin, Trinity College, Ireland in 1985.3 He has had a long and varied career spanning over four decades, during which he has worked in both industry and academia across multiple countries.

Some key highlights of his career include:

• Research Professor at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, where he headed the Robotics Lab4
• Professor at various institutions including the University of Skövde, Etisalat University College, and the National University of Ireland Maynooth2
• Held positions at Westinghouse Electric, Trinity College Dublin, and the European Commission2

Research Focus and Contributions

Vernon's primary research area is cognitive robotics, with a particular emphasis on:

• Cognitive architectures
• Prospective cognition
• Constitutive autonomy1

He has made significant contributions to the field, authoring two books and editing three others on computer vision. Additionally, he has published over 80 papers in the areas of Computer Vision, Robotics, and Cognitive Systems.2

Professional Affiliations and Recognitions

David Vernon holds several prestigious positions and recognitions in his field:

• Senior Member of the IEEE
• Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers of Ireland
• Co-chair of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Technical Committee for Cognitive Robotics
• Associate editor of Cognitive Systems Research
• Series editor of Springer's Cognitive Systems Monographs (COSMOS)1

His expertise and contributions have made him a respected figure in the robotics and AI research community.