The research that drives progress

CKL is dedicated to transforming education and scientific research by leveraging AI both as a problem-solving tool and a driver of new knowledge, redefining how we learn, teach, and innovate across disciplines.

About us

The Constructor Knowledge Labs (C>KL) is a newly established research institute based in Bremen, Germany, dedicated to advancing applied research in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence

C>KL’s research activities aim at leveraging cutting-edge CS methodologies and ML models across a wide range of interdisciplinary domains, including Robotics, the Metaverse, Neurosciences, Neuropsychology, Education and Learning, and Life Sciences.

CKL maintains a close partnership with Constructor University, collaborating on joint research projects. The institute offers a dynamic and innovative environment where joint PhD students and researchers can engage in impactful, applied research in the aforementioned fields.

Mission

The Constructor Knowledge Labs (CKL) advances applied research in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence.
Our mission is to develop cutting-edge AI methodologies and apply them across Robotics, Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, and Education.

CKL bridges fundamental research with real-world applications, driving technological progress, accelerating scientific discovery, and enhancing human well-being. Through collaboration with academia, industry, and policymakers, we shape the future of AI-driven
solutions to ensure they are ethical, impactful, and beneficial to society.

Goals

  • Leveraging CS technologies to address challenges in various fields, delivering innovative solutions tailored to industry needs.
  • Providing research opportunities, mentorship, and involvement in collaborative projects to young researchers and PhDs.
  • Encouraging interdisciplinary research by fostering collaboration between diverse fields, emphasizing the integration of theoretical research with practical.
  • Promoting education and vocational training through programs designed to advance expertise in scientific research, engineering, and technology, developed in collaboration with Constructor University and industry partners.

Vision

The Constructor Knowledge Labs (CKL) intends to set the worldwide standard for research into:

  • Computer Science
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Machine Learning

Constructor Knowledge Labs Timeline

August 2024
The idea for CKL is born / Initial concept for CKL takes shape
December 17, 2024
Formal establishment
April 9, 2025
Official Appointment of the Members of the Board
April 24, 2025
First meeting of the Board
June, 2025
Call for Director Position

Institutional Partners ​

 The Constructor Knowledge Labs (CKL) has strong partnerships with leading research institutes and universities. We focus on fostering collaboration through joint research initiatives and the co-development of innovative solutions. 

CKL actively encourages researchers to join its teams and contribute to groundbreaking projects. By exchanging knowledge and resources, we aim to accelerate progress and drive mutual benefits. Additionally, we prioritize project co-development, working together to address and solve real-world challenges.

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Industry Partners

At CKL, we understand the importance of connecting with a specialized talent pool that meets your organization’s unique requirements. Our Partnership Programs offer opportunities for research collaboration, custom-tailored training, and the design of specialized tracks within existing university programs to address specific research needs.

CKL Partners gain exclusive access to cutting-edge research, educational initiatives, and top-tier researchers, providing priority connections with some of the brightest minds in the world.

To learn more about becoming a CKL Partner, please contact us.

Institute of Technology​

Capital​

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Supervisory Board​

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Sergei Kouzmine

Managing Director & Chief of President Administration at Constructor University, Member of the Executive Board

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Frazer Cairns

Member of the Board of the Swiss Group of International Schools (SGIS), Director of the International School Lausanne

Philipp Rösler

Vice Chairman in the board of governors of both Constructor University Bremen and Constructor Institute Schaffhausen

Dr. Stanislav Protasov

Member of Constructor Group Strategic Advisory Board​. President / Chairman of the Executive Board

Oznur Bell

Chairwoman of the Board of Governors of Constructor University

CKL Core Team

Dr. Mariia Snigireva​

Executive Director​

Prof. Alexander Tormasov​

Director of Academic Affairs​

Prof. David S. Rosenblum

Member of Constructor Group Strategic Advisory Board​. Chair of the Department of Computer Science at George Mason University

Strategic Advisory Board

Dr. Stanislav Protasov

President and Chairman of the Executive Board of Constructor University / President of Constructor Knowledge.

Prof. Sir Konstantin Novoselov​

Chairman, Constructor Group Strategic Advisory Board. Physicist, Professor at the Centre for Advanced 2D Materials, National University of Singapore. Nobel Prize in Physics 2010.

Prof. Artur Ekert

Professor of Quantum Physics at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, UK, a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford, and a Distinguished Professor at the National University of Singapore. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society.

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Prof. David S. Rosenblum

Member, Constructor Group Strategic Advisory Board; Chair of the Department of Computer Science, George Mason University.

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Prof. Alexandra Boltasseva

Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Birck Nanotechnology Center Purdue University​

Prof. Wolfgang Wahlster

Professor of Computer Science, CEA of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), Professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a pioneer of AI in Germany and Europe.

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Prof. Nicolas Gisin

Member, Constructor Group Strategic Advisory Board; Professor of Quantum information and communication, University of Geneva.

Dr Rino Rappuoli

Member, Constructor Group Strategic Advisory Board; Chief Scientist Emeritus & Head of External Research and Development at GlaxoSmithKline Vaccines.

Prof. Mark Kamlet

Member, Constructor Group Strategic Advisory Board; Professor Emeritus of Economics and Public Policy and Provost Emeritus, Carnegie Mellon University.

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Andrea Ferrari

Member of Constructor Group Strategic Advisory Board; Professor of Nanotechnology at the University of Cambridge and Director of Cambridge Graphene Centre.

Prof. Jules Coleman

Interim Director, Institute for Advanced Studies, Bremen. The former Senior Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Professor of Philosophy and of Recorded Music at New York University.

Serguei Netessine

Senior Vice Dean for Innovation and Global Initiatives, Dhirubhai Ambani Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Operations, Information and Decisions Department at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

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Alexey Yekimov

Chairman, Constructor Group Strategic Advisory Board. Physicist, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023.