Moritz Thielen
About Moritz Thielen
Moritz Thielen serves as the Chief Technology Officer at IDUN Technologies in Zurich, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in neurotechnology and ethical decision-making, focusing on connecting the brain to the internet through innovative technologies.
Work at IDUN Technologies
Moritz Thielen serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at IDUN Technologies, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for the research and development strategy, team management, intellectual property, and neuroethics. Thielen focuses on innovative projects that connect the brain to the internet through in-ear Hearables. He previously worked at IDUN Technologies as a Scientific Advisor from 2017 to 2020 and as the Head of Research and Development from 2020 to 2021. His work emphasizes the importance of ethical decision-making, and he engages with the Ethics Advisory Board to ensure compliance with neuro- and data ethics.
Education and Expertise
Moritz Thielen holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Micro and Nanosystems from ETH Zürich, which he completed from 2013 to 2017. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Microsystems Engineering from the National University of Singapore in 2012. Additionally, he completed a Master's Thesis at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2013. Thielen has a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Microsystems Engineering from The University of Freiburg, obtained in 2009, and a subsequent Master of Science (M.Sc.) from the same institution from 2010 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in neurotechnology, sensors, energy harvesting, MEMS, and printing.
Background
Moritz Thielen has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in research and development. He began his career as a Student Assistant at IMTEK, University of Freiburg, from 2007 to 2010, followed by a Graduate Assistant position from 2010 to 2012. He gained practical experience as an R&D Intern at Xaar in 2010 and later worked as an R&D Engineer at Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG from 2018 to 2019. Thielen has also been a Scientific Advisor at Mithras Technology since 2018 and has recently taken on a role as a Dozent at FHGR Fachhochschule Graubünden since 2024.
Achievements
Moritz Thielen combines his extensive academic and professional experience to drive innovation in technology. He is passionate about the concept of the #internetofhumans, which aims to create safe, intuitive, and scalable technology solutions. His involvement in world-class research environments, including ETH, MIT, NUS, and IMTEK, has equipped him with the skills necessary to bring disruptive technologies to market. Thielen's responsibilities at IDUN Technologies include overseeing the Acceptable Use Policy and engaging in ethical decision-making processes, reflecting his commitment to responsible technology development.