Marco Michael Denner
About Marco Michael Denner
Marco Michael Denner is a Science & Technology Manager at Climeworks, with a background in condensed matter physics and experience in both academia and industry.
Current Position at Climeworks
Marco Michael Denner is currently employed as a Science & Technology Manager at Climeworks in Zurich, Switzerland. He began his tenure at the company in 2023. Climeworks is known for its innovative solutions in capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air, and Marco contributes to their scientific and technological advancements.
Previous Roles at Universität Zürich
Marco Michael Denner pursued his PhD in Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Zurich from 2019 to 2023. During this time, he delved into the applications of machine learning to quantum materials, focusing particularly on systems that are strongly correlated. His research included utilizing novel numerical approaches such as hybrid quantum-classical algorithms.
Leadership at Analytics Club, ETH
From 2019 to 2020, Marco Michael Denner served as President and Board Member (External Relations) of the Analytics Club at ETH. In this role, he fostered knowledge transfer between academia and industry, promoting collaborations and the practical application of theoretical research.
Early Career and Internships
Marco Michael Denner gained diverse experience through early career roles and internships. He completed an internship at Porsche in Weissach, Germany, in 2017. Prior to this, he was a Course Instructor at abiturma.de from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he had a brief internship at Robert Bosch GmbH in Palo Alto, USA, in 2013. These roles provided him with varied industry insights and practical skills.
Educational Background
Marco Michael Denner's education spans several prestigious institutions. He earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Zurich (2019-2023). He holds a Master of Science in Physics from ETH Zürich (2017-2019) and a Bachelor of Science in Physics with a minor in Business Administration from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) (2013-2017). His academic journey began at Isolde-Kurz-Gymnasium Reutlingen, where he achieved his Abitur over a nine-year period from 2003 to 2012.