Tommaso Calarco, Director at the Peter Grünberg Institute, Institute Division “Quantum Control” (PGI-8), and Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Cologne is a new full member of acatech – German Academy of Science and Engineering. He was elected, together with other scientists from engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, at the Academy’s General Assembly.
With this election, acatech recognizes the relevant scientific work of the experts and invites them to contribute their expertise to advising policy and decision makers on issues related to the future of science and technology. Acatech members also support the transfer of knowledge between science and industry and promote the next generation of technology scientists.