Norman Blank

Norman Blank is a Rudolf Diesel Industry Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS), Technische Universität München (TUM). His academic career includes a PhD in Chemistry from the Max-Planck Institute for Coal Research, focusing on Benzo- & Naphthalino Phanes. He has held senior leadership roles in R&D across major companies such as Sika AG, where he served as Chief Research Officer until retirement in 2014.

Professional Affiliations:

• Rudolf Diesel Industry Fellow (TUM-IAS, 2014)
• Former Chief Research Officer, Sika AG (2005–2014)
• Director of Corporate Research, Sika AG (Switzerland, 1998–2005)

Research Focus:
His work centers on Advanced Construction Chemicals and Materials, with expertise in adhesives, industrial chemicals, and sustainable materials. His career spans R&D leadership in automotive and industrial sectors, emphasizing innovation in construction technologies.

Labs/Teams:
Associated with the Focus Group: Advanced Construction Chemicals and Materials, part of TUM’s Environmental and Earth Sciences research cluster.