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Dr. Thomas Schmaltz is the Coordinator of the Business Unit Industrial Technologies at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI), leading strategic analyses of emerging technologies. Previously, he held a senior scientist role in the Department of Emerging Technologies (since 2018) and completed postdoctoral research at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), supported by prestigious fellowships. His expertise spans materials science, microelectronics, and nanotechnology, with a focus on innovation systems and market analysis.
Education includes a Diplom (2006-2011) and PhD (2011-2014) in Materials Science at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, specializing in organic/inorganic hybrid solar cells and molecular electronics under Prof. Marcus Halik. His postdoc work with Prof. Holger Frauenrath at EPFL advanced self-assembled monolayers.
Key research interests include quantum technologies, solid-state batteries, graphene applications, and the socio-economic impact of emerging technologies. He has led projects like the FRAME initiative for microelectronics innovation and the Graphene Flagship’s roadmap. His publications emphasize roadmaps for battery technologies, quantum communication, and innovation ecosystems.
Scientific contributions include over 20 peer-reviewed articles and reports, with awards from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. He advises on industrialization pathways for technologies like solid-state batteries and collaborates on EU-funded initiatives to bridge research and market adoption.
