Dr. Luise Kaven

Dr. Luise Kaven is an aspiring process analytics specialist, with the goal to advance the chemical industry through artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and process systems engineering. She currently works at BASF SE, Germany, focusing on the digital transformation by means of data-driven and hybrid kinetic modeling. Her academic background includes a PhD from RWTH Aachen University, where her dissertation—awarded the Michael-Maiwald-Preis 2024—explored the integration of real-time spectroscopy and machine learning for smart polymerization monitoring.

Dr. Kaven is instrumental in translating cutting-edge machine learning research into practical industrial applications. By fusing advanced process analytics with AI agents, Dr. Kaven’s work enables an easy access to state-of-the-art data analytics. She conveys the capability of AI agents to comprehend and perform complex tasks independently and learn adaptively from real-time feedback. Her contribution marks an essential step towards human-in-the-loop interaction with AI agents as the new normal, thereby allowing to automate complex analytical methods, leverage process data effectively, monitor product quality in real time, and deliver actionable insights for process improvements.
As an active participant in scientific and industry workshops, Dr. Kaven is known for her clear communication, collaborative mindset, and forward-looking vision for PAT. She regularly presents at conferences on the future of process analytics, encouraging the adoption of AI-powered tools to unlock new opportunities in manufacturing and drive sustainability.