Klemens Flöge

Klemens Flöge

Biography

I am a researcher with a strong interdisciplinary background in applied mathematics, electrical engineering, and management. I completed my MASt in Applied Mathematics (Part III of the Mathematical Tripos) at the University of Cambridge, where I focused on statistics and probability. Prior to that, I earned a BSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from ETH Zürich, specializing in quantum photonics and control.

Recently, I was working as an ML researcher at Helmholtz AI, where I focus on uncertainty quantification for large language models, cross-modal protein retrieval, and Bayesian inference techniques. My research has been published on platforms like arXiv and combines theoretical insights with practical applications in areas such as foundation models and explainable AI. I also gained industry experience as a data science intern at BASF SE, where I developed predictive maintenance models for chemical production processes.

I am fluent in German and English, proficient in programming languages such as Python, C++, and CUDA, and experienced with machine learning frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Huggingface. Beyond my technical work, I have held leadership roles, including serving as a board member of the Engineering Association at ETH and as president of the LSE Bankside House Committee.

Interests
  • Foundation Models
  • Multimodality
  • 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

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Prior Labs
Applied AI Scientist
April 2025 – Present Berlin, Germany
Building Tabular Foundation models.
 
 
 
 
 
Helmholtz AI
ML Researcher
Helmholtz AI
November 2023 – October 2024 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.

Contact

Please feel free to contact me via E-Mail