Dr. Robert Peters

Curriculum vitae

Dr. Robert Peters is an economist and earned his PhD from RWTH Aachen University, where his research focused on digital transformation in the textile industry, industrial transformation processes, and European monetary integration, achieving summa cum laude honors. Currently, Dr. Peters serves as the Head of Foresight and Labour Research at the Institute for Innovation and Technology (iit). In this role, he leads a team of over 10 experts and policy advisors, overseeing consulting and research projects for a wide range of stakeholders, including federal and state governments, the European Union, industry associations, companies, and civil society organizations. His work involves providing strategic advice across the entire policy cycle, with particular emphasis on digital and ecological transformation. Dr. Peters has extensive experience in advising both the public and private sectors at senior levels, including ministers, state secretaries, department heads, and C-level executives. He has been instrumental in guiding the development of strategic projects with investment volumes of up to EUR 100 million, helping clients to navigate complex challenges and implement sustainable, future-oriented solutions. Since September 2022, Dr. Peters has also been a lecturer at the Chair of Macrosociology at TU Dresden, where he teaches an introduction to technology assessment. Additionally, he has been active as a freelance moderator, speaker, and author since 2015, contributing to discussions at scientific conferences, business forums, and in news media.