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Matthias Wegner

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Global Head of Innovation at Heraeus Precious Metals
📍 Hanau am Main, Hesse, Germany

Dr. Matthias Wegner is the Global Head of Innovation for Functional Materials at Heraeus Precious Metals. He leverages a deep background in materials physics, with a Ph. D. from the University of Münster, to lead the transformation of scientific research into valuable commercial assets, shaping the companys worldwide innovation strategy at the intersection of science and business.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hanau am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Advanced Materials Innovation
Leads development of new precious metal solutions, including dispersion-hardened (DPH) alloys for high-temperature applications in the glass and semiconductor industries.
Technology Commercialization
Focuses on bridging science and business impact by turning complex research ideas into tangible assets and real-world solutions.
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Work history

3-2024
Global Head of Innovation
Heraeus Precious Metals
7-2022 - 3-2024
Head of Innovation
Heraeus Precious Metals
4-2021 - 6-2022
Team Lead Innovation
Heraeus Precious Metals
8-2018
IP Manager
Heraeus Precious Metals
1-2017 - 3-2021
Materials Scientist
Heraeus Precious Metals
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Education
Dr. rer. nat.
University of Münster
Materialphysik
Ufa State Aviation Technical University
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