Loic Royer

Loic Royer is a prominent figure in the field of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence, with a diverse educational background spanning engineering, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics.

After pursuing his engineering studies in France, Royer went on to earn a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in Cognitive Robotics, followed by a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from the Dresden University of Technology in Germany.

Royer's career includes significant contributions to the field, such as developing innovative technology that merges computer science and microscopy, notably the adaptive multi-view light-sheet microscope in collaboration with Philipp Keller.

Currently serving as a Group Leader at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, Royer leads a team focused on creating 'discovery machines' that revolutionize scientific research by integrating advanced optics, robotics, machine learning, and image analysis for automated scientific reasoning.

His work at CZ Biohub encompasses image data acquisition, online processing, 3D visualization, adaptive imaging, and automated photo-manipulation, aimed at enhancing the scalability and efficiency of scientific discoveries.

Throughout his career, Royer has been associated with prestigious institutions such as the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics and HHMI Janelia, where he honed his expertise and made significant advancements in the field of computational biology and bioinformatics.