Matthias Wegner, Ph.D.
Biography
Formal education:
Physics studies @ University of Muenster, Germany – Institute of Materials Physics
PhD in Materials Physics @ University of Muenster, Germany – Institute of Materials Physics
Professional career:
2015 – 2016 Post Doc @ University of Muenster – Institute of Materials Physics
2017 – 2021 Materials Scientist Innovation @ Heraeus Precious Metals – Functional Materials
2021 – 2022 Team Lead Innovation @ Heraeus Precious Metals – Functional Materials
2022 – 2024 Head of Innovation @ Heraeus Precious Metals – Functional Materials
2024 – today Global Head of Innovation @ Heraeus Precious Metals – Functional Materials
2018 – today IP-Manager @ Heraeus Precious Metals – Functional Materials
Company Profile
Heraeus Precious Metals
Heraeus Precious Metals is globally leading in the precious metals industry. The company is part of the Heraeus Group and covers the value chain from trading to precious metals products to refining and recycling. It has extensive expertise in all platinum group metals as well as gold and silver. With more than 3,000 employees at 17 sites worldwide, Heraeus Precious Metals offers a broad portfolio of products that are essential for many industries such as the automotive, chemicals, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, hydrogen and jewelry industry.