Management
The Managing Director heads the German U15 office. Dr Jan Wöpking has held this position since 2018.
Dr Jan Wöpking
Managing Director
Email:
geschaeftsfuehrung@german-u15.de
Jan Wöpking is Managing Director of German U15 and fosters dialogue between universities and policymakers. Drawing on experience in academia, strategy, and leadership, he advances science policy – with clarity, connectivity, and impact. He earned his PhD at Freie Universität Berlin and studied in Jena, Berlin, London, and Paris.
As a speaker and moderator, Jan Wöpking regularly contributes to commissions and media – from ZEIT to Deutschlandfunk. In 2024, he was named one of the 100 most influential figures in German science.