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Alexander Liniger is a researcher working at the intersection of robotics, autonomous systems, and machine learning, with particular expertise in 3D reconstruction, depth estimation, and safe reinforcement learning. His most recognized contribution is his work on uncertainty-guided active robotic 3D reconstruction using Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF), which has garnered over 83 citations and represents a significant advance in enabling mobile robots to intelligently select optimal viewpoints for efficient object reconstruction — a departure from conventional passive approaches. This work highlights his commitment to bridging cutting-edge neural representations with practical robotic applications. Liniger has also contributed to the high-profile AMZ Driverless autonomous racing project, demonstrating his ability to develop robust, real-world autonomous systems under demanding performance conditions. His research on map-based depth priors offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive depth sensors, broadening accessibility for robot scene understanding. More recently, his work on multiplicative value functions for safe reinforcement learning addresses the critical challenge of deploying RL agents in real-world environments without compromising safety constraints. Across his body of work, Liniger consistently pushes toward reliable, intelligent robotic systems capable of operating effectively in complex, unstructured environments.