Benjamin Kazenwadel

Mechanical engineer · Intelligent systems · Karlsruhe, Germany

Intelligent algorithms
for real machines.

I’m Benjamin Kazenwadel, a mechanical engineer specializing in algorithms that improve machine control and efficiency. My work combines machine data, engineering models, and practical testing.

Portrait of Benjamin Kazenwadel

About me.

Growing up around heavy machinery sparked my interest in how machines work and how their performance can be improved. I pursued that interest through studies in mechanical engineering.

My work has since focused on developing specialized algorithms for machine control and optimization. This includes analyzing machine data, modeling machine behavior, and evaluating algorithms on real equipment.

I value the combination of mechanical engineering, software, and practical testing - bringing algorithmic ideas into operation on real machines.

Selected projects.

Open source · Photography

Fotobox

Many open-source photo booth projects are more complicated than they need to be. Fotobox keeps it simple with two buttons: one to take a photo and one to print it. Easy, fast, and reliable.

Public repository link coming soon

Open source · Language learning

Palabradeldia

It can be hard to find time to teach each other a language during a busy work week. Palabradeldia makes it manageable: learn and share one word a day with your tandem partner.

Visit live page Public repository link coming soon

Work experience.

2021 - 2026

Research Associate

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology · Institute of Mobile Machines

Planned and coordinated research projects; developed and validated AI-based control algorithms for mobile machinery; taught courses and supervised students.

2019 - 2021

Student Research Assistant

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology · Institute of Mobile Machines

Developed tools for data acquisition and analysis and supported ongoing research projects.

2018 - 2019

Industrial Intern · Prototype Vehicle Development

Robert Bosch GmbH

Designed components for test vehicles, integrated sensor systems, and developed an inventory-management tool.

2017 - 2018

Student Research Assistant

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology · IPEK

Conducted workshops in engineering design methodology and supported students with technical topics.

2007 - present

Part-time Agricultural Work

Kazenwadel Family Farm

Planned and carried out farm work; operated, maintained, and repaired agricultural machinery.

Education.

2021 - 2026

Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing.)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Research: AI-based state prediction and operating-point optimization for agricultural machinery.

2019 - 2021

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Specialization in Mobile Machines and Energy Engineering. Received the Max Eyth Young Talent Award in 2022 for the best master’s thesis in agricultural engineering in Germany.

2021

Master’s Degree in Energy and Environment

Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires

Completed as part of a double-degree master’s program.

2015 - 2019

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Specialization in Mechatronics.

PythonC++JavaROS 2LinuxDockerCoDeSysAutomationAI & control

Get in touch.

For questions or collaboration, send me an email.

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