Jochen Klingelhoefer

Jochen W. Klingelhoefer is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Director of Science & Development at Mitte, a company based in Berlin, Germany.1 He has an extensive background in science, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Education and Academic Background

Klingelhoefer holds a DPhil (PhD) in Computational Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, which he completed between 2006 and 2010.1 His doctoral research focused on computational biophysics, specifically studying membrane protein interactions with applications in DNA sequencing using protein nanopores.1

Prior to his doctoral studies, he obtained:

• An MSc in Communications Systems & Signal Processing from the University of Bristol (2004-2005)
• An MSc/Diplom in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kassel (2000-2005)
• An Intermediate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität Braunschweig (1998-2000)1

Professional Experience

Klingelhoefer's career spans various roles in technology and entrepreneurship:

1. Mitte: Currently serving as Director of Science & Development since November 2020.1

2. LabMinds: Co-founder and Product & Engineering Executive for over 10 years (September 2009 - April 2020). He led the development of laboratory robots and cloud services, managed multiple teams, and played a key role in the company's growth and strategy.1

3. CareersCampus: Co-founder and Product Lead (October 2008 - January 2011).1

4. IMST GmbH: IC Design Engineer (September 2005 - August 2006).1

Achievements and Recognition

Klingelhoefer's work has been recognized with several prestigious awards:

• Edison Award (March 2020)
• R&D 100 Award (July 2017)
• SLAS New Product Award (February 2016)1

His expertise spans artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and drug discovery, making him a versatile professional in the fields of science and technology.