Keynote Speakers

Here you will find a list of the distinguished scientists and researchers who will be delivering plenary presentations at the congress. These experts are leaders in their respective fields and will be sharing their cutting-edge research and insights on the latest developments in materials science and engineering. The plenary speakers come from a diverse range of backgrounds, representing institutions from all over the world. We are honored to have them as part of our program and we are confident that their presentations will be both informative and inspiring. Take a moment to explore the Keynote Speaker's page and learn more about these accomplished individuals, as well as the topics they will be discussing during their presentation at Materials Week 2025.

  • Prof. Dr.

    Chris Eberl

    Deputy Director of the Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik IWM

    Navigating the Digital Transformation in Materials Science and Engineering and Your Role in Shaping Tomorrows’ Research

  • Dr.

    Manfred Feyer

    General Manager Element Materials Technology, Hamburg
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing.

    Norbert Huber

    Vice-President Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Berlin
  • Dr.

    Natalia Konchakova

    Coordinator of EU project DigiPass and Coordinator of EU project VIPCOAT at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
  • Prof. Dr.

    Erica Lilleodden

    Head of the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing.

    Tobias Melz

    Head of the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF, Darmstadt

    Smart Vibration and Noise Applications by Means of Viboacoustic Metamaterials

  • Dr.

    Petra Sonnweber-Ribic

    Robert Bosch GmbH, Renningen/Stuttgart

    Correlating Microstructure with Cyclic Damage Behavior in Steel Components

  • Dr.

    Dirk Treppmann

    Head of Materials Engineering Evonik Operations GmbH, Marl

MaterialsWeek 2025
02 - 04 April 2025 | Hybrid Congress in Frankfurt (Germany) & Online

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