Michael A. Müller

Experience

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  University of Groningen

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2017

  Master Thesis Student

  - synthesis of novel functional nanomaterials in the group of Nobel Laureate Prof. Ben L. Feringa- project targeted the immobilization of phosphoramidites for asymmetric catalysis in metal-organic frameworks- work conducted was organic synthesis, synthesis of metal-organic frameworks, material characterization (i.e: NMR, XRD, HRMS,...)- self-reliant conducting synthesis procedures and presentation of results

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  Technische Universität Dresden

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2021

  PHD Student

  - sustainable synthesis of metal phosphide nanoparticles for application in hydrogen generation and in QLED displays- material characterization (pXRD, optical properties, catalytic properties)- teaching of 8 practical courses- patent application for nanoparticle synthesis- regular presentation of research results- coordination of a research project between 3 institutions

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  PAUL Consultants e. V.

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  Student Consultant

  - project acquisition- investment planning- external projects (soon)- building soft skills

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  VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH

  Mar 2022 - now

  Scientific Consultant

  - accompanying major state aid applications on national and EU level- assessing funding applications in the semiconductor industry- supporting political stakeholders with technical and specialist expertise- tracking newest developments in the semiconductor industry- stakeholder management and team leadership

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  Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz

  Jun 2023 - May 2024

  Secondment | Advisor

  - Preparation and Participation in high level political meetings relating to microelectronics- Discussion with State Aid applicants with and on behalf of the German Ministry of Economics and Climate Action- Answering internal and press inquieries