Dr. Michael Sollberger
Your strategic partner for AI integration in the Swiss ERI sector
Founder Sollberger AI Consulting
Profile
PhD philosopher and experienced research manager with over 10 years of expertise in the Swiss ERI sector. As founder of Sollberger AI Consulting, I support universities and NPOs in the strategic utilization of Artificial Intelligence through customized consulting, training, and ethical AI implementation. My interdisciplinary education in philosophy and neuroscience combined with practical AI expertise enables me to make complex technological challenges comprehensible and develop sustainable solutions.
Core Competencies
AI Consulting
- Strategic AI Integration
- Prompt Engineering
- Chatbot & Voicebot Development
- Generative AI
- AI Ethics & Data Protection
- Prototyping
Research Management
- Research Promotion
- Project Management
- Strategic Development
- International Cooperations
- Young Researcher Support
Knowledge Transfer
- Workshops & Training
- Visual Moderation
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Communication
Specialized Expertise
- Analytical Philosophy
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy of Science
- NPO Management
- Association Management
Professional Experience
Founder & AI Consultant
Sollberger AI Consulting
- Founded and developed specialized AI consulting for the Swiss ERI sector
- Development of customized AI solutions for universities and NPOs
- Conducting AI workshops and training for executives and researchers
- Consulting on ethical and data protection aspects of AI utilization
- Strategic support in implementing AI tools and processes
Research Manager
Faculty of Humanities, University of Bern
- Strategic development and strengthening of the faculty's research landscape
- Building cooperations between researchers and external partners
- Advising young researchers on career development and funding opportunities
- Systematic development and implementation of AI tools to support faculty and researchers
- Presentations and workshops on AI tools in research and responsible AI use
Grants Advisor
Grants Office, University of Bern
- Advising researchers on national and international funding programs
- Support in research funding applications (SNSF, EU, private foundations)
- Coordination with university administrative units and external funding organizations
Postdoctoral Researcher & Lecturer
University of Fribourg
- Independent research in analytical philosophy and epistemology
- Teaching in philosophy and philosophy of science
Academic Visitor & Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Oxford, St. Hilda's College
- Research fellowship with SNSF scholarship in philosophy of mind
- Publication of scientific articles and presentation at international conferences
Education
DAS in Association and NPO Management
Association Management Institute (VMI), University of Fribourg
Specialization in strategic management of non-profit organizations
PhD in Philosophy
University of Lausanne
Dissertation on theories of perception in analytical philosophy
Master of Arts in Philosophy and Neurobiology
University of Fribourg
Summa cum laude, interdisciplinary studies
Languages
German
Native language
French
C2, bilingual
English
C2, proficient
Italian
B1-B2
Certifications & Qualifications
AI & Technology
- Generative AI for Everyone
- Building Systems with the ChatGPT API
- Data Visualisation (European Commission)
- Prompt Engineering (practical application)
Management & Consulting
- IPMA Level D Project Management
- bikablo Visual Moderation Basics
- CAS Sports Management (VMI)
- J+S Leader Sport Climbing
Additional Information
Awards & Honors
Fellowship for Prospective Researchers (SNSF), Winner of the 4th SOPHA Prize, Award for Best Presentation, Erasmus-Socrates Fellowship
Personal Interests
Sport climbing, bouldering, mountain hiking, traveling, language learning, barista, epistemic humility as life motto