Dr. Stefan Thomas

Dr Stefan Thomas works at the interface of digitalisation and data-driven materials development, with a focus on process and decision support. As co-founder and Managing Director of LabV (NETZSCH Group), he is responsible for the strategic direction and further development of the material intelligence platform. His professional experience includes projects in the polymer, chemical, and paints and coatings industries. His areas of expertise include data harmonisation, device connectivity, and model-based methods, including AI and machine learning, in R&D.