Henrik Scharfe
Henrik Scharfe (1968) is Professor of Information Science, Department of Communication, Aalborg University (AAU), Denmark.
Henrik Scharfe has been employed by AAU since 1999 as PhD fellow, Assistant, Associate, and full Professor. Since 2008, he has served as Director of Center for Computer-mediated Epistemology at AAU. His diverse career includes contributions to seemingly distinct research areas such as: Narratology, AI / Knowledge Representation, Persuasive Design, Human Centered Robotics, and Research Infrastructures.
The common denominator in these efforts is his determination to understand different aspects of human understanding, specifically how technology influences the way we think aboutourselves and our world. Scharfe has served as reviewer, editorial member, and advisor to governments and research councils in equally diverse fields.
Special mentions
Professor Scharfe has gained global attention for the Geminoid-DK project. The ultra-realistic android, modeled in his likeness, has startled millions of people around the world. This work has earned the Professor a reputation as a passionate international speaker, and influencer of many. Merits include:
- TED speaker at TED2012 and TEDActive2012 among others
- 2012 TIME 100 Honoree
- 2012 IEEE Robors for iPad - featured robot
- 2013 Mention in Guinness Book of Records: Most lifelike Android
Henrik Scharfe (1968) is Professor of Information Science, Department of Communication, Aalborg University (AAU), Denmark.
Henrik Scharfe has been employed by AAU since 1999 as PhD fellow, Assistant, Associate, and full Professor. Since 2008, he has served as Director of Center for Computer-mediated Epistemology at AAU. His diverse career includes contributions to seemingly distinct research areas such as: Narratology, AI / Knowledge Representation, Persuasive Design, Human Centered Robotics, and Research Infrastructures.
The common denominator in these efforts is his determination to understand different aspects of human understanding, specifically how technology influences the way we think aboutourselves and our world. Scharfe has served as reviewer, editorial member, and advisor to governments and research councils in equally diverse fields.
Special mentions
Professor Scharfe has gained global attention for the Geminoid-DK project. The ultra-realistic android, modeled in his likeness, has startled millions of people around the world. This work has earned the Professor a reputation as a passionate international speaker, and influencer of many. Merits include:
- TED speaker at TED2012 and TEDActive2012 among others
- 2012 TIME 100 Honoree
- 2012 IEEE Robors for iPad - featured robot
- 2013 Mention in Guinness Book of Records: Most lifelike Android
