Martin Peter Wolf

Prof. Dr. Martin Peter Wolf is a Lecturer at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, University of Zurich (UZH), and affiliated with the Biomedical Optics Research Lab. He previously served as a Professor at the Design Faculty of BURG (1998–2018) and held roles as Conservator and exhibitions organizer at the Museums für Gestaltung Basel (1988–1996). His work focuses on design theory, exhibition curation, and the intersection of media, perception, and planning.

• Education: Doctoral degree in Philosophy (1982, supervised by Max Bense), studies in Philosophy, German Studies, Art History, and Planning Theory at Universities of Würzburg, Stuttgart, and Duisburg-Essen.
• Research Interests: Design anthropology, exhibition design methodologies, and the functional role of media in cultural contexts. Current affiliations include cross-disciplinary projects in biomedical optics and collaborative art/design initiatives.

Notable projects include exhibitions ZUKÜNFTE – Material und Design von Morgen (2025) and events like the BURG Session 2025. His work bridges academic research with public engagement through experimental exhibitions and design interventions.