Dr. Philip Wacker

Leading role in one of the world's first hydrogen fuel cell propulsion projects in aviation and direct involvement in hydrogen eVTOL flight campaigns at parent company. Co-designing a globally unique portfolio for hydrogen-electric aviation powertrains.

Significant contribution to the expansion of the company from 15 people to over 70 employees, playing a pivotal role in establishing and growing a startup focused on advancing hydrogen-electric fuel cell aviation technology. Responsible involvement in product development, including setting up programs, development roadmaps, and initiating product creation.

Co-founded a startup, focusing on hydrogen aviation technology, responsible for product and technology development.

Spearheaded strategic projects focused on future products, product portfolios, customers, and business models mostly within the automotive industry throughout Europe.

Doctoral candidate and graduate research associate in the team of electric vehicle components Manager of the research project “user-orientated E-mobility – Nemo” Subproject manager of the research project “Alliance E-Mobility – FORELMO” Manager of an international innovation project in cooperation with BMW Motorcycle and Tsinghua University Beijing

Fahrzeugtechnik, Leichtbau und Funktionsstrukturen, Luftfahrtechnik