Biography:

Dr. Alexandra-Gwyn Paetz has been Head of the Department for Technological Sovereignty and Innovation at the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space since August 2025, where she manages the High-Tech Agenda Germany. From 2022 to 2025, she led the Berlin University Alliance and played a key role in shaping the profile of this network of excellence. Prior to that, she spent several years in various roles, most recently as Head of Strategic Development and Communication, where she oversaw the merger of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Before entering science management, the business administration graduate worked in the energy sector.