Bernd Moritz Giese

Dr. Bernd Moritz Giese is a researcher at the Institute of Safety and Risk Sciences, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). He specializes in risk assessment of emerging technologies, nanomaterials, gene drives, and synthetic biology. His career includes leading roles in technology assessment and innovation at the University of Bremen and RWTH Aachen University.

Research Focus:

• Risk assessment methodologies for nanomaterials and advanced materials
• Environmental exposure modeling for engineered nanoparticles (CeO₂, SiO₂, Ag)
• Technology assessment of gene drives and synthetic biology applications
• Early-stage technology design and bio-safety frameworks

Scientific Contributions: He has received prestigious awards including the Borchersplakette (2006) and Springorum-Denkmünze (2002) from RWTH Aachen. His work involves extensive knowledge transfer through talks, workshops, and policy dialogues across Europe.

Education: PhD in Biology (RWTH Aachen, 2005) with research on Interleukin-6 signaling pathways, preceded by a Diploma in Biology (2001).