Klemens Flöge

Klemens Flöge

PhD student in Probabilistic Machine Learning

Technical University of Munich

Helmholtz AI

Biography

I am a German national from Hannover and a PhD student in the ELPIS group, with a solid background in engineering and applied mathematics. My academic journey and professional experiences have equipped me with a deep understanding of technical principles and a passion for innovative solutions. I am particularly interested in applying Bayesian principles, especially uncertainty quantification, to large-scale AI systems, with a focus on transformer architectures and diffusion models.

My research interests are rooted in the potential of AI to transform industries and improve lives. I am deeply fascinated by the healthcare sector and protein analysis space, where I believe AI can make significant breakthroughs in understanding complex biological processes and developing new treatments. Additionally, my work explores the intricacies of natural language processing (NLP) and the challenges of quantifying uncertainties in large language models (LLMs). These areas are crucial for enhancing the reliability and interpretability of AI systems in real-world applications.

Most of my applications are in the deep generative AI space, where I aim to push the boundaries of what is possible with current technologies. By leveraging my expertise in Bayesian methods and my keen interest in transformer architectures and diffusion models, I strive to contribute to the development of AI models that are not only powerful but also trustworthy and transparent. Through my research, I hope to address some of the most pressing challenges in AI, particularly in healthcare and NLP, and to pave the way for new discoveries that can benefit society at large.

Interests
  • Deep Generative AI
  • Multimodal Tranformers
  • Large Language Models
  • Probability Theory
  • Bayesian Statistics
Education
  • MASt in Applied Mathematics, 2023

    University of Cambridge

  • BSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, 2022

    ETH Zurich

Skills

Skills and Languages
Languages

German (native), English (fluent), French (B1-B2)

Programming

Python, C/C++, R, SQL, TensorFlow, TensorFlow Probability, Numpy, PyTorch, Pandas, CUDA

Simulation

COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, SciPy

Other

AWS Cloud, LATEX, Ubuntu

Hobbies
Calisthenics
Traveling

Traveling to far countries, mainly in Oceania, Asia and South America

Cooking

Currently still improving

Movie connoisseurship

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Helmholtz AI
Research Scientist
Helmholtz AI
November 2023 – Present Munich, Germany
Current projects include enhancing Bayesian particle-based inference through Hessian computations, incorporating topological priors into diffusion models, building multi-modal protein transformers, and uncertainty quantification for low-rank adapted LLMs.
 
 
 
 
 
BASF SE
Data Science Intern
BASF SE
July 2023 – September 2023 Schwarzheide, Germany
Worked in the Digitalisation service unit, focusing on sensor data analysis and prediction of malfunctions in a chemical adhesives plant using Python, Pandas, and TensorFlow. Engaged in machine learning models including autoencoders, CNNs, RNNs, and LSTMs.
 
 
 
 
 
ETH Zürich
Teaching Assistant
ETH Zürich
September 2020 – December 2021 Zürich, Switzerland
Taught courses including Digital Circuits Laboratory, Real Analysis, Engineering Mechanics, and Multivariable Calculus. Responsibilities included preparing and teaching example classes and correcting exercises.
 
 
 
 
 
Intern
DrSmile
October 2017 – December 2017 Berlin, Germany
Involved in internal operations, tracking product delivery, and customer procedure progress. Played a key role in setting up the first retail location.

Projects

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Master Thesis: Meta-Learning within the PAC-Bayesian Framework
This master thesis delves into the exploration of Meta-Learning through a PAC-Bayesian lens, introducing the PACOH algorithm as a new class of meta-learners with probabilistic performance guarantees. It bridges the gap between empirical success and theoretical foundations in Meta-Learning, offering a comprehensive analysis and numerical experiments to demonstrate the efficacy of these approaches.
Master Thesis: Meta-Learning within the PAC-Bayesian Framework
Bachelor Thesis: A Numerical Analysis of Zero-Dimensional Fabry-Pérot Micro-Cavities
This Bachelor Thesis presents a numerical analysis of zero-dimensional Fabry-Pérot micro-cavities, emphasizing the impact of integrating hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN) freeforms to manipulate electric field distributions. Through the development and application of numerical models, the study explores the effects of various hBN lens shapes and configurations within Fabry-Pérot cavities, revealing significant insights into the dependence of transverse confinement on lens curvature and the behavior introduced by multiple lenses. This research contributes to the understanding of optical micro-cavities and lays the groundwork for further exploration of arbitrary hBN shapes in optical device engineering.
Bachelor Thesis: A Numerical Analysis of Zero-Dimensional Fabry-Pérot Micro-Cavities
GPU-based Real-time Data Processing for Ultrafast Laser Applications
This project explores the development and implementation of a real-time data processing system using the Spectrum M4i.4420-x8 digitizer card and SCAPP framework to enhance data acquisition in ultrafast laser experiments. By leveraging the computational power of GPUs, the system processes large data volumes from high-resolution spectroscopy and rapid pump-probe measurements more efficiently than traditional methods. The study demonstrates significant improvements in flexibility and data processing speed, offering a new approach to handling the demanding data analysis requirements of cutting-edge laser research.
GPU-based Real-time Data Processing for Ultrafast Laser Applications
Analysis II Exam Preparation Course: Multivariable Calculus
This document outlines the Analysis II exam preparation course conducted by Klemens Flöge for Prof. Tristan Rivière’s class in the Spring semester of 2021. The course, delivered in German, aimed to deepen students’ understanding of multivariable calculus, covering topics such as topology, differential calculus in multiple dimensions, optimization, implicit functions and diffeomorphisms, multiple integrals, and major integral theorems like Green’s, Gauss’s, and Stokes’s theorem. The script reflects an effort to bring theoretical concepts closer to students, fostering intuition in Analysis.
Analysis II Exam Preparation Course: Multivariable Calculus

Contact

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