Who we are

Commitment to the FZI

Board of Trustees

Recognized experts from academia, research, and public administration serve alongside the FZI Executive Director on the Board of Trustees, which is the highest governing body as defined by the bylaws. The members of the Board of Trustees establish the guiding principles for the FZI’s work and advise the FZI on its long-term strategic direction, the effective implementation of technology transfer, and the assurance of scientific excellence.

The FZI’s Board of Trustees currently comprises 23 experts from the fields of politics, business, and science.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Hirth

Chairman

Ralf Schneider

Vice Chair

Prof. Dr. Michael Auer

Prof.  Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Beyerer

Prof. Dr. techn.
Susanne Boll-Westermann

Prof. Dr. Jan S. Hesthaven

Dr. Christine Neuy

microTEC Südwest

Peter Rasper

Dr. Arne Rudolph

Senior Ministerial Advisor
Dr. André Schmandke

Harald Schöpp

Dr. Sandra Schulz