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Professor Michael Decker's research focuses on technology assessment (TA) and science communication within interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary contexts. With his appointment at the Technical University of Munich in June 2025, he brings expertise developed over years of academic and practical experience in the field. He studied physics at the University of Heidelberg and obtained his doctorate in 1995. After a postdoctoral stint at the German Aerospace Centre, he shifted his research focus to technology assessment. He was qualified as a professor at the University of Freiburg and became a full professor for technology assessment at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in 2009. He directed the Institute for Technology Assessment (ITAS) from 2015 onward, influencing studies related to technology's impact on society, specifically regarding robotics and AI. Professor Decker's contributions extend to significant publications that discuss methodologies and frameworks for assessing the societal implications of emerging technologies.
Technical University of Munich • Munich, Germany
Serving as a full professor focusing on Technology Assessment and Science Communication.
Deutsches Museum • Munich, Germany
Leading the museum's initiatives in technology-related exhibitions and education.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology • Karlsruhe, Germany
Held the position of full professor for technology assessment.
Institute for Technology Assessment (ITAS) • Karlsruhe, Germany
Directed research related to the impact of technology on society.