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Dr. Simone Kimpeler is the Head of the Department of Foresight at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, part of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. She holds a doctorate in discourse analysis and has specialized in innovation and future research since 2000. Her work focuses on strategic foresight methods, horizon scanning, and stakeholder engagement to support decision-making in politics, economy, and society.
Education:
- Studies in Communication Science, Sociology, and Economic Policy at the University of Münster.
- PhD in Discourse Analysis (specific focus not detailed).
Research Interests: Simone Kimpeler’s expertise spans strategic foresight, societal and technological trend analysis, participatory methods, scenario development, and roadmapping. She emphasizes the integration of stakeholder perspectives to address complex challenges like climate neutrality and sustainability transitions. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, fostering future-oriented strategies across sectors.
Projects (Selected):
- Leading the Eye of Europe Foresight Community and FOD 2 initiatives.
- Contributing to EU-level projects such as Klimascan and RE²source.
- Developing hydrogen roadmaps and regional strategies (e.g., TechnologieRegion Karlsruhe 2030).
Publications Trends: Her work predominantly addresses sustainability transitions, digitalization in governance, and foresight methodologies. Recent outputs focus on climate policy, stakeholder engagement, and the application of foresight in public and corporate contexts.
Grants & Advising: Coordinates interdisciplinary projects with funding from EU bodies and German federal ministries. Her team advises policymakers on future-proof strategies for climate, technology, and societal challenges.
Labs/Teams: Oversees the Foresight Department at Fraunhofer ISI, collaborating with global networks like the European Topic Center on Sustainability Transitions.
