Marcel Blattner, PhD.

Professor of Artificial Intelligence | Strategic Technology Advisor | Astrophotographer

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

A rational voice in the #AI ecosystem. I am a physicist specializing in solving complex, real-world problems across diverse industries. With deep expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence, I develop solutions that drive innovation and efficiency.

Experience

  • Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Risch-Rotkreuz, Zug, Switzerland)
    • Professor of Artificial Intelligence
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

      Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Applied AI Research Lab, HSLU. Co-head of the institute, responsible for leading research activities in artificial intelligence, developing collaborations with academic and industry partners, and lecturing at undergraduate and graduate levels.

    • Co-Head Applied Artificial Intelligence Research Lab
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Founder at blattner technology
    Aug 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

    Unlocking Clarity from Complexity

  • AlpineAI (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Strategic Technology Advisor and Member of the Board
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    • Chief Technoloy Officer and Member of the Board
      Aug 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

      AlpineAI hosts SwissGPT, which is fully compliant with EU and Swiss values and legal standards.

  • Committee Member at Swiss AI Award
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (11 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Lecturer
      Sep 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

      Turning hype gibberish into knowledge. CAS AI Management and CAS Disruptive Technologies

    • Director Of Studies
      Feb 2015 - Nov 2019 · 4 yrs 10 mos

      - CAS AI Management https://fh-hwz.ch/produkt/cas-ai-management/ - CAS Disruptive Technologies https://fh-hwz.ch/produkt/cas-disruptive-technologies/