About

TL;DR

Noel is merging interests in computer science and passion for open science with project management enthusiasm. His career has been shaped by a progression from the effective communication of complex ideas, through systems thinking and real-world software applications, to experience in interdisciplinary teamwork and leadership, and ultimately research at the intersection of machine learning and medicine (see research). He graduated in the top 2.2% of his class, contributed to peer-reviewed research, and led a student nonprofit supporting hundreds of students. Beyond academia, he applied his expertise by completing design commissions for over 85 companies and co-building a federally funded technology startup. He further earned recognition through various scholarships.

Background¹

Early experiences in design work, both in industry and academia, trained Noel to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively. During a three-year school specialization in design and media technology, he built a foundation in visual communication, which he deepened through six years of professional practice at a marketing agency (in parallel with his school and later university education). He extended this expertise into academia by contributing figures and visualizations for scientific publications, shaping his ability to translate complex concepts into accessible formats.

Bridging complexity and clarity formed the basis for his bachelor studies in information systems management at the Technical University of Berlin. Noel gained a rigorous education in programming, algorithms, mathematics, and systems design. This built his foundation in computer science and enabled him to think systematically and develop software solutions that function reliably in real-world contexts (see university courses and projects).

This orientation found further expression in his engagement with the Student Network for Open Science, where he combined his design background with systems thinking and technical expertise to support and eventually lead the initiative. He gained hands-on experience in building sustainable organizational structures and guiding diverse teams. This work cultivated his abilities in leadership and organizational development while also deepening his conviction that the way science is taught and practiced fundamentally shapes its impact.

That conviction guided his academic research at the Institute of Medical Informatics of the Charité Berlin. Noel collaborated with both clinicians and computer scientists, experiencing the challenges and opportunities of interdisciplinary work. These projects (see research) not only refined his ability to navigate and bridge disciplinary boundaries but also strengthened his expertise across the entire research lifecycle.

Building on this trajectory, he integrated his previous experiences into a specialization in machine learning for real-world applications in medicine. Through this synthesis, Noel explores novel combinations of computational methods and medical domain knowledge. He pursued this focus during his computer science studies at the Humboldt University of Berlin (see university courses) and continues to advance it in his digital health research at the Berlin Institute of Health (see research).

Achievements

He graduated in the top 2.2% of his class at the Technical University of Berlin, whilst already contributing to peer-reviewed research through poster presentations, conference abstracts, and journal publications (see research). He was invited to speak at the Berlin University Alliance and led a workshop at the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin. Through his nonprofit initiative, he helped hundreds of students and early-career researchers each year engage with and learn about (open) science.

Beyond academia, Noel has completed design commissions for over 85 companies, managed five-figure marketing budgets, and helped launch successful online stores.

Further, he received the acclaimed startsocial scholarship with his nonprofit initiative and funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research for his startup. His engagement and excellent academic performance were recognized by being awarded the Deutschlandstipendium.

For a complete list of activities and achievements, please see Noel’s LinkedIn profile.