Thomas Kantermann
About Thomas Kantermann
Thomas Kantermann serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at AYO by Novalogy and holds the title of Professor and Doctor. He has over 20 years of experience in Chronobiology and Light Therapy, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and science communication.
Work at Novalogy
Thomas Kantermann serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at AYO by Novalogy since 2021. In this role, he focuses on advancing scientific research and applications related to circadian health and light therapy. His position at Novalogy allows him to integrate his extensive background in chronobiology into innovative solutions aimed at improving health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Kantermann holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chronobiology from Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He also achieved Habilitation in Medical Psychology from the same institution between 2009 and 2016. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Biology and Psychology from Universität Bielefeld from 1998 to 2003. His expertise lies in chronobiology, light therapy, and circadian health, with over 20 years of research experience.
Background
Thomas Kantermann has a diverse academic and professional background. He began his career as a Research Assistant at the University of Rostock from 2004 to 2005. He then worked as a PhD student at Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich from 2005 to 2008, followed by postdoctoral positions at the University of Surrey and Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. He has also held visiting researcher roles at Charité and has been involved in various academic institutions in Germany.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thomas Kantermann has contributed to significant advancements in the field of chronobiology. He has been involved in research and clinical studies related to circadian health and has founded SynOpus, a company focused on lifelong learning and circadian biology. He also engages in science communication to connect research with societal applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
Current Academic Roles
Thomas Kantermann is a Professor at FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management, where he has been teaching since 2017. He also serves as the Scientific Director and Vice Scientific Director at the Institute for Work and Personnel (iap) within the same university. Additionally, he is a Review Editor on the Editorial Board of Chronobiology at Frontiers, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in his field.