cv
For a more extensive CV please see my LinkedIn profile.
Basics
Name | Prof. Dr. Dirk Hartmann |
Url | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkhartmann/ |
Summary | Applied mathematician pioneering efficient numerical methods and machine learning for interactive and real-time digital twins |
Work
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2025.07 - Present Darmstadt, Germany
Professor, Chair for Digital Twins
Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Technical University Darmstadt
Part-time cooperation Professor researching and teaching algorithms for predictive (real-time) digital twins.
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2023.01 - Present Munich, Germany
Head of Simcenter Technology Innovation
Siemens Digital Industries Software, Siemens Industry Software GmbH
Leading an international team of researchers and software developers exploring technology opportunities to innovate next generation simulation products. The focus is solver algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum computing.
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2022.01 - Present Munich, Germany
Technical Fellow
Siemens Digital Industries Software, Siemens Industry Software GmbH
Scouting, exploring, and prototyping novel technologies with disruptive potential as well as defining technology roadmaps and advising experts and executives.
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2018.04 - 2021.12 Munich, Germany
& Princeton, USASenior Principal Scientist
Technology, Simulation & Digital Twin, Siemens AG
Scouting novel technologies, driving incubation and innovation projects, technically leading 100+ scientists and engineers in the technology field as well as advising Siemens executive management.
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2013.04 - 2018.03 Munich, Germany
Program manager Simulation & Digital Twin
Technology, Simulation & Digital Twin, Siemens AG
Managing an international program with multi-million budgets and teams in DE, US, IN, CN as well as project lead of innovation projects.
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2009.04 - 2013.03 Munich, Germany
Consultant and Researcher
Technology, Modelling, Simulation and Optimization, Siemens AG
Technical expert and consultant for Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Engineering, and Product Lifecycle Management.
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2007.11 - 2009.03 Heidelberg, Germany
Junior Research Group Leader
Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing, Heidelberg University
Building up a junior research group at the interface of applied mathematics, computational science, and biology.
Education
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2003.10 - 2007.11 Heidelberg, Germany
Doctor of Natural Sciences
Heidelberg University, Germany
Applied Mathematics (Thesis: Multiscale Modelling, Analysis, and Simulation in Mechanobiology)
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2002.10 - 2004.07 Heidelberg, Germany
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2000.10 - 2001.06 Cambdridge, UK
Master of Advanced Study in Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
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1998.04 - 2003.03 Heidelberg, Germany
Awards
- 2021.12.01
Siemens Inventors of the Year 2021 - Category Open Innovation
Siemens AG
Yearly awards honoring outstanding developers as „Inventors of the Year” at Siemens in 6 categories.
- 2019.10.15
Werner-von-Siemens Top Innovator Award 2019
Siemens AG
Innovation award of the Siemens CTO for outstanding contributions to innovations for up 2 individuals per year.
- 2008.04.01
Junior Academy for Young Scholars and Scientists (WIN-Kolleg)
Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
A unique grant programme of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities offering funding opportunities to the best young researchers throughout the state of Baden-Württemberg.
Volunteer
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2025.06 - Present Board of Trustees of the Max Planck Institute Magdeburg
Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems
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2024.02 - Present -
2022.01 - Present -
2017.07 - Present -
2014.04 - Present