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Bridging Innovation and Education
Bridging Innovation and Education
At the Königsberger Bridges Institute (KBI), our team is the driving force behind our mission to connect innovators and advance technology education. Inspired by the Seven Bridges of Königsberg—a historic problem that laid the foundation for graph theory and symbolizes innovative problem-solving—our leadership and operational teams collaborate to empower the next generation of tech leaders. Meet the passionate individuals who make it all happen.
Our Management Team
Our Management Team
Our management team provides strategic oversight and ensures KBI stays true to its mission. Composed of experts in technology, education, and innovation, they bring a wealth of experience to guide our growth.
Mihkel Kerem
Director of Corporate Affairs
Tallinn University
Informatics
Informatics
Gabriel Chan
Director of Strategic Planning
Unviersity of Waterloo
Systems Design Engineering
Systems Design Engineering
Viktor Tabori
Director of Innovation & Tech
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
Richard John
Director of Special Programs
University of Delft
Management of Technology
TU Eindhoven
Industrial Design Engineering
Management of Technology
TU Eindhoven
Industrial Design Engineering
Yalsin Li
Director of Education (BCTT)
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Medicine, Surgery
Medicine, Surgery
David Fortini
Director of Education (DSAI)
Catholic University of Leuven: AI, Engineering, Computer ScienceRotterdam School of Management: Information and IT Management
Lu Zheng
Director of Partnerships (W)
University of Toronto
Environmental Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Kelly Ng Lok Yee
Director of Partnerships (E)
Unviersity of Waterloo
Arts, Business, and Environmental Studies
Arts, Business, and Environmental Studies
Kate Cruz Pun
Director of Operations
City University of Hong Kong (CityU HK)
Information Engineering
Information Engineering
Nathan van Veen
Director of Communications
InHolland University of Applied Sciences
International Business and Innovation
International Business and Innovation
Julian Gropp
Director of Finance
Stanford University
Economics
Economics
Maryna Danylyuk
Director of Legal Affairs
Moscow State University
Law (Financial, Corp)
Law (Financial, Corp)
Our Organization
Our Organization
KBI’s seven directorates oversee specific areas of our work, ensuring that our programs and initiatives align with our mission and goals.
SEVEN BRIDGES • SEVEN DIRECTORATES
Each directorate serves as a bridge, connecting expertise and innovation to advance technology education, echoing the legacy of the Seven Bridges of Königsberg.
Each directorate serves as a bridge, connecting expertise and innovation to advance technology education, echoing the legacy of the Seven Bridges of Königsberg.
DIRECTORATE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING
Like the bridge that charts a course across the river, this directorate develops and implements KBI’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our mission to advance technology education and innovation.
Like the bridge that charts a course across the river, this directorate develops and implements KBI’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our mission to advance technology education and innovation.
DIRECTORATE OF CORPORATE & LEGAL
Ensuring the structural integrity of KBI’s operations, much like a bridge’s foundation, this directorate ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, offering expert advice on partnerships, contracts, and intellectual property.
Ensuring the structural integrity of KBI’s operations, much like a bridge’s foundation, this directorate ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, offering expert advice on partnerships, contracts, and intellectual property.
DIRECTORATE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting as the bridge that connects KBI to the world, this directorate promotes our mission and programs through effective communication strategies, including public relations, marketing, and outreach.
Acting as the bridge that connects KBI to the world, this directorate promotes our mission and programs through effective communication strategies, including public relations, marketing, and outreach.
DIRECTORATE OF INNOVATION & TECH
Constructing bridges to the future, this directorate integrates cutting-edge technologies into KBI’s programs, keeping our work at the forefront of innovation.
Constructing bridges to the future, this directorate integrates cutting-edge technologies into KBI’s programs, keeping our work at the forefront of innovation.
DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION
Building bridges to knowledge and skills, this directorate develops educational programs that equip participants with practical expertise in emerging technologies like AI, data science, and blockchain.
Building bridges to knowledge and skills, this directorate develops educational programs that equip participants with practical expertise in emerging technologies like AI, data science, and blockchain.
DIRECTORATE OF PARTNERSHIPS
Forging bridges between KBI and external collaborators, this directorate builds and maintains partnerships with academia, government, and industry to expand KBI’s reach and impact.
Forging bridges between KBI and external collaborators, this directorate builds and maintains partnerships with academia, government, and industry to expand KBI’s reach and impact.
DIRECTORATE OF OPERATIONS
Maintaining the bridges that keep KBI running smoothly, this directorate manages internal processes, including IT infrastructure, facilities, and human resources, to ensure seamless operations.
Maintaining the bridges that keep KBI running smoothly, this directorate manages internal processes, including IT infrastructure, facilities, and human resources, to ensure seamless operations.
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