New Head of Platform Transfer at the LIR – Welcome, Dr. Melanie Viel!

The Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (LIR) is delighted to welcome Dr. Melanie Viel as the new head of the Platform Knowledge and Technology Transfer, effective October 1st, 2025. In her role, she will intensify the dialogue between research, industry, and society and further advance the transfer of scientific findings into practical applications.

With a doctorate in chemistry specializing in biomedical chemistry, she has many years of experience at the interface of research, innovation, and regulation. She brings comprehensive expertise in establishing cooperation structures, managing complex research and development projects, and evaluating and implementing regulatory requirements. Her particular focus is on strategically communicating scientific results and responsibly shaping innovation processes.

With her combination of scientific expertise and practice-oriented transfer know-how, Dr. Viel strengthens the LIR's mission to effectively transfer findings from resilience research into society and application.