Merwan BIREM

I am a Senior Research Engineer and Project Leader at Flanders Make, with over 10 years of experience working at the intersection of AI, computer vision, embedded systems, and robotics. My focus has been on developing innovative perception and automation solutions for Industry 4.0/5.0 applications. Over the years, I’ve contributed to both national and EU-funded R&D projects, helping bridge the gap between academic research and industrial innovation. I’ve worked across diverse domains—from embedded vision and sensor fusion to real-time quality control, AR/VR operator support, and robotics integration—always with the aim of making research outcomes applicable and impactful.

In my role as project leader, I manage complex research projects from proposal definition to delivery, ensuring technical excellence, stakeholder alignment, and tangible results. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior researchers, and contributing to strategic discussions. I’m continuously learning and evolving—balancing technical depth with coordination and communication. My goal is to keep building meaningful solutions that support smarter, more sustainable, and human-centric industrial systems.