Benjamin Schönfuß
About Benjamin Schönfuß
Benjamin Schönfuß is an Initiatives Specialist in Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a PhD in Digital Manufacturing from the University of Cambridge and has experience in advanced manufacturing processes from his previous roles at AUDI AG and the Institute for Manufacturing.
Work at World Economic Forum
Benjamin Schönfuß has been serving as an Initiatives Specialist in Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains at the World Economic Forum since 2021. His role focuses on developing and promoting initiatives that enhance advanced manufacturing practices and optimize value chains. He operates from Geneva, Switzerland, contributing to global discussions and strategies in the manufacturing sector.
Previous Experience at AUDI AG
Before joining the World Economic Forum, Benjamin Schönfuß worked at AUDI AG for a period of five months in 2014. His responsibilities included the development of advanced manufacturing processes, where he contributed to the automotive industry's efforts to innovate and improve production methodologies.
Experience at University of Cambridge
Benjamin Schönfuß was an Industrial Researcher at the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) at the University of Cambridge from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year tenure, he engaged in research related to manufacturing processes, contributing to academic and practical advancements in the field.
Education and Academic Background
Benjamin Schönfuß holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering - Digital Manufacturing from the University of Cambridge, where he studied from 2017 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, completing his studies in 2015. Additionally, he pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Plastics and Textile Engineering at RWTH Aachen University from 2015 to 2016 and studied Management, Business, and Economics from 2015 to 2017.
International Academic Experience
Benjamin Schönfuß has participated in international academic programs, including a year as an Exchange Student at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan in Sweden from 2012 to 2013. He also served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Cambridge in 2017 for 11 months, further enhancing his academic and research credentials.