Dübendorf, Zurich, Switzerland
Internationally Recognized Expert in Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Renowned leader in R&D focused on advanced processing and additive manufacturing of metals, with a proven ability to drive innovation and bridge the gap between academia and industry. Extensive Experience in Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Techniques Deep expertise in additive manufacturing technologies, including laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), directed energy deposition (DED), laser welding, brazing, and soldering, with a focus on process optimization and material performance. Over 25 Years of Leadership in Materials Science Comprehensive experience in the design, development, characterization, and testing of advanced alloys and metal-matrix composites tailored for high-performance applications. Proven Track Record in Research and Innovation Successfully led and managed high-impact R&D projects, from acquisition to completion, collaborating with industrial and academic partners globally. Secured significant funding and delivered practical solutions to complex engineering challenges. Multilingual Professional with Global Reach Fluent in German, English, French, and Swedish, with working knowledge of Italian, enabling seamless communication and collaboration in diverse international settings. Exceptional Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster collaboration in multicultural environments. Known for mentoring the next generation of scientists and creating a positive, results-driven workplace culture. Strategic Vision for Industrial Innovation Committed to advancing the industrial adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies by aligning research objectives with socio-economic needs and market demands. Published Researcher and Invited Speaker Regularly publishes in high-impact journals and delivers keynote presentations at leading international conferences, sharing insights on the latest trends in materials science and manufacturing.
Representation of the laboratory and Empa externally Supporting the laboratory head with strategic planning of the R&D activities, hiring, investment planning etc.
Managing a team of 12-14 researchers, PhD students, technicians, driving cross-disciplinary innovation in the field of advanced processing and additive manufacturing of metals. Acquiring research projects and establishing industry-academic partnerships, thereby securing >11 MCHF in external funding. Planning and supervision of extensive laboratory infrastructure Main research activities - Alloy design / computational materials engineering - Additive manufacturing (LPBF and DED) - Beam-based joining and deposition - Advanced in situ and ex situ materials characterization (including beam-line experiments at synchrotron and neutron radiation facilities)
Head of research group of 12 people; working on the general field of multi-material components for extreme environments.
Adjunct faculty Institute of Materials (IMX) and Senior Lecturer Teaching MSc and PhD level courses in Advanced Metallurgy, Joining Technologies, Additive Manufacturing & Laser Materials Processing. Supervision and mentoring of PhD students (>20 up until now) and MSc students (>20 up until now) Member of the program committee of the Doctoral School for Advanced Manufacturing (EDAM)
Lectures on advanced metallurgy, laser materials processing, joining technologies, AM of metals and alloys (MSc and PhD level)
Lectures on High Performance Metallic Materials (MSc level)