{"id":19286,"date":"2025-11-12T22:52:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T21:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/snt-en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=19286"},"modified":"2025-12-11T13:40:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T12:40:45","slug":"from-curiosity-to-impact","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/snt-en\/news\/from-curiosity-to-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"From curiosity to impact: FNR award winner Florian Felten on AI, research and entrepreneurship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<p>When you speak with <strong>Florian Felten<\/strong>, one thing becomes clear almost immediately: curiosity has been his driving force since the very beginning. Now an <strong>FNR Award\u2013winning researcher<\/strong> and co-founder of the AI-powered startup <strong>FeedbAct<\/strong>, Florian\u2019s journey began with a fascination for computers that could \u201cfind solutions on their own.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt feels quite amazing,\u201d he says. \u201cYou give the computer a problem, and it comes back with a solution. When I first programmed a computer to play chess, and it got better than me, that was a magical moment.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"a-curiosity-that-led-to-snt\"\n    >\nA curiosity that led to SnT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Florian\u2019s path to pursuing a PhD at <strong>SnT&nbsp;<\/strong> was shaped by both proximity and reflection. Born and raised near the Belgian border, he had always been aware of the University\u2019s growing reputation in technology and research. While working in industry, COVID-19 became a turning point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d always had this idea of doing a PhD. When the world stopped during the pandemic, I had time to think and I decided to go for it.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At SnT, Florian discovered the perfect place to merge his technical skills with academic research. In the Parallel Computing and Optimisation (PCOG) research group, and under the supervision of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/fstm-en\/people\/gregoire-danoy\/\">Dr. Gr\u00e9goire Danoy<\/a>, Florian&#8217;s research helped build a bridge between industry applications and scientific curiosity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That curiosity paid off. In October 2025, Florian received the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/en\/news\/rewarding-research-with-impact-at-fnr-awards-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outstanding PhD Thesis Award<\/strong> at the <strong>Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) Awards<\/strong><\/a> for his thesis <em>\u201cMulti-Objective Reinforcement Learning.\u201d<\/em> His research formed part of an FNR CORE project, entitlted Automating the Design of Autonomous Robot Swarms, focused on automatically generating computer programs to control swarms of drones. The outcome of his work is helping AI to better understand and navigate trade-offs &#8211; a crucial step toward more adaptive and human-aligned artificial intelligence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"the-aha-moment-bridging-two-worlds-of-ai\"\n    >\nThe &#8220;aha&#8217; moment: bridging two worlds of AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every researcher remembers their breakthrough moment. For Florian, it came when he realised that two seemingly separate niche research communities were, in fact, studying the same concepts. They were just using different languages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His PhD research explored <strong>multi-objective optimisation<\/strong>, which finds the best trade-offs between conflicting goals, and <strong>reinforcement learning<\/strong>, where AI learns by trial and error. He found that these two areas often described the same ideas using different terms.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was confusing at first,\u201d he admits. \u201cBut then I realised these communities were working in parallel without realising it. Once I mapped their terms, it helped both sides understand each other better.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This insight became the foundation for one of his key papers, which built a bridge between the two disciplines.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"making-ai-more-human-centric\"\n    >\nMaking AI more human-centric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asked to describe his research in simple terms, Florian explains that AI, at its core, is a tool to help humans make better decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From managing energy in electricity grids to optimising logistics, AI is already influencing how we control complex systems. But his research focused on <strong>personalisation &#8211; <\/strong>AI that can adapt its recommendations to human values and preferences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cToday\u2019s AI often gives general advice because it\u2019s trained on averages,\u201d he says. \u201cBut my research aimed to make it personal so that decisions align with what you, as an individual, actually value.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He gives an everyday example: \u201cGoogle Maps might tell you to drive because it\u2019s fastest. But if it knew you cared about the environment or enjoy cycling, it could recommend a route that reflects those characteristics. Customisation is where AI is heading.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"the-future-of-ai-from-language-models-to-robots\"\n    >\nThe future of AI: from language models to robots <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversation turns to the future, and Florian\u2019s excitement is palpable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He predicts rapid progress in <strong>robotics<\/strong> and <strong>automated scientific discovery<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReinforcement learning is already behind large language models,\u201d he notes. \u201cBut it\u2019s also starting to control real robots and even help automate and advance the exploration of science itself. We now have AI systems that can prove mathematical theorems or design engineering components.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He laughs when asked if AI might one day outsmart humans completely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re far from that,\u201d he assures. \u201cAI is just an algorithm optimising for a goal. It\u2019s not conscious &#8211; it\u2019s a problem-solver.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"advice-for-the-next-generation-of-researchers\"\n    >\nAdvice for the next generation of researchers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Florian\u2019s reflections on research culture are both thoughtful and candid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s easy to get caught up in publishing for the sake of vanity metrics like for the number of papers and citations. But what really matters is impact. Who will use your work? How will it make life better?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He encourages researchers to stay curious, look beyond their niche, and resist chasing whatever topic is currently fashionable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSometimes, the best ideas come from looking at other fields,\u201d he says. \u201cAnd don\u2019t forget to think about the people who\u2019ll use your research.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His own experience working in industry before returning to academia also gave him valuable perspective.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt helps to understand how things work in the real world. In industry, you see how software is actually used. That makes your research more grounded.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"from-research-to-entrepreneurship-feedbact\"\n    >\nFrom research to entrepreneurship: FeedbAct <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since leaving SnT in 2024, Florian has embarked on a new adventure: <strong>entrepreneurship<\/strong>. Alongside his ongoing research at <strong>ETH Zurich<\/strong> on AI for engineering design, he co-founded <strong>FeedbAct<\/strong>, an AI-powered employee feedback platform for organisations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou know those long annual employee surveys? You spend 25 minutes ticking boxes, but you can\u2019t really express what you think. We wanted to change that.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FeedbAct replaces rigid questionnaires with a conversational chatbot that helps employees express qualitative feedback and then uses AI to analyse and summarise it for HR and management. This is a perfect example of how AI can enhance existing processes and make them more human-centric &#8211; especially for deeply human tasks like sharing opinions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf 172 people mention that travel policies are frustrating, the system identifies that theme automatically,\u201d he explains. \u201cIt gives you the \u2018why\u2019 behind the numbers.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The startup is based in Brussels, and Florian plans to join it full-time in early 2025.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"looking-ahead\"\n    >\nLooking ahead <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Florian Felten\u2019s journey embodies SnT\u2019s mission: Linking research and real-life impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From connecting AI communities to founding a company that humanises workplace feedback and earning FNR recognition, his work shows how curiosity drives meaningful 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