Our specialists in innovation
The Innovation Managers of the TLB take care of every step along the complex commercialization path to take inventions to the market. They are experts in a variety of specialist fields of science and their role is to provide advice to inventors, to seek out inventions with commercial potential, evaluate inventions, initate and manage patent protection and seek potential licensees for thes technologies.
Head of the Life Sciences Department (Interim Head Physical Science)

Dr. Frank Schlotter
ChemistProxyChemistry, plastics, pharmaceuticals, medicine/ medical technology, environmental technology, agriculture, bionics, surface and nanotechnology
Innovation Managers

Dr. Hans-Jürgen Eisler
Chemist, venia docenti in Experimental Physics and NanosciencePhysical engineering, Optics, Quantum Physics, Nanotechnology, Process Engineering, Micro- and Semiconductor Technology, Electrical Engineering

Dr. Andrea Kobek
BiologistInformation management, database management, scientific research


Dr.-Ing. Michael Ott
PhysicistLaser Technology, Nanotechnology, Sensor Technology, Measuring Technique

Dipl.-Ing. Emmerich Somlo
PhysicistElectrical engineering, Automation, Logistics, Mechanical engineering, Metrology, Microtechnology, Optics, Computers, Communication, Light and media technology, Printing technology, Automotive/vehicle, Civil engineering and building services engineering

Dr. Uta Weirich
BiologistMedicine/medical technology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, organic electronics, molecular biology, genetic engineering, immunology, food and animal feed

Dr. Dirk Windisch
BiologistMolecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Medicine/ Medical Technology
Business Development

Dr.-Ing. Mohammadali Farjoo, MBA
B.Sc. M.Sc. PhD EngineeringBusiness DevelopmentContact for: International business development, start-up support, commercialisation and investment analysis.
