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February 12, 2025
Reza Taale: Fascinated by people and innovative technologies
Iranian-born Dr. Reza Taale has integrated quickly and easily into the iL team as the new Cluster Manager in charge. This is hardly surprising, as the 40-year-old is a real people person and team player who already has some experience in a university context. Reza has a doctorate in materials science. Since June 2024, he has been systematically expanding the network, particularly in the field of life science technologies, analyzing and identifying topics, consortium partners, the market in biomedicine and research grants such as funding programs for the industrial implementation of innovative ideas. One of his current projects is the planning of the "Life Science Tech Day" on April 29 in the "Tower" of the Speyerer Straße 4 - 6 office building in Heidelberg.
Who are You are?
I am very curious to learn new things and get to know people, which often leads me to explore topics in depth. I enjoy being part of a team - whether at work or in sport - because I like to challenge myself while working with others towards common goals. For me, it's all about finding harmony - between activities, thoughts and the people around me - because I believe that this balance reflects our character. Music, with its natural harmony, inspires me a lot. I try to integrate this sense of rhythm and balance into my everyday life, be it in my personal relationships or professional tasks.
What does you with your work at the InnovationLab most most fun?
What I like most about the InnovationLab is that I have the opportunity to get to know people with innovative ideas and see how they pursue their dreams and how committed they are to working on them. At the same time, I can keep up to date with the latest technologies that make it to the market. This combination of creative people and pioneering developments fascinates me and inspires me to keep learning and developing myself.
Cluster Manager Dr. Reza Taale: "Basically, I help connect people and companies with innovative ideas with those who can bring these technologies to market." Image: InnovationLab
"Passion for networking and technology transfer"
How explain you then someone non-specialist your activity in understandable language?
My job is to identify important trends in life science technology and attract new partners for our technology transfer company. Basically, I help connect people and companies with innovative ideas with those who can bring these technologies to market.
Which skills/core competencies are required required?
A scientific background in a similar field is required to have a basic understanding of the technologies and innovative ideas I encounter when meeting partners or new people. A passion for networking and technology transfer is also crucial.
Are are there personal goals, that you in near future in the near future?
My goal is to maintain my belief and passion for innovation and technology transfer. Our cluster is being expanded intensively and should at least become known in the region.
It's important for me to have all conversations in German at some point. That's why I improve my German in the evenings.
What do you in your free time passionately with pleasure - what are are you?
I am totally passionate about sports, chess, playing the piano and traveling. Spending time with friends and family is very important to me - whether we're just relaxing or having a good party together. I also love playing table tennis and am always up for a challenge. On quieter days, there's nothing better for me than immersing myself in a good book or lifting my spirits with great music.
Reza likes hiking, like here at Seealpsee in the canton of Appenzell in Switzerland - and he enjoys strolling through cities. Picture: Private
The Internet brings people together worldwide
Your favorite place - and your favorite sentence?
On the beach, hiking in beautiful nature or strolling through new cities.
I really like some expressions in the German language, for example: "In alter Frische". This radiates energy and confidence. In Persian, they say that being happy is the only revenge you can take on life.
Which invention of mankind celebrate are you celebrating?
I celebrate the internet. It has fundamentally changed the way we communicate, learn and share knowledge - and brought people around the world closer together.
Short biography
Bachelor in Materials Science and Master in Biomedical Engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology.
Doctorate in materials science at the University of Kiel.
Four years postdoc at the University of Heidelberg and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). The last three postdoc years at 3DMM2O Cluster of excellence.
Four years of professional experience in the field of biomedical engineering.
Active as new Cluster Manager at iL since June 1, 2024.
Joachim Klaehn
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