Speaker
Description
My scientific career started with theoretical particle physics and became increasingly more applied: Following my experimental PhD focussing on quantum electronics at the ETH Zurich, I started industrial R&D in the “Applied Physics Group” at ABB Corporate Resarch. Here, I deal with a variety of topics including thermal management, electrical properties of polymers, multi-energy systems, and energy storage.
In my presentation, I will point out differences between academic and industrial research, based on my experience and using the example of two projects: one in ‘airborne wind energy’ and the other one in energy storage. I will conclude with some final remarks regarding physics – as a knowledge base and a way of thinking – and being a physicist in industry.
