ZARM Directorate

When Prof. Dr. Marc Avila took over as the Director of the ZARM in 2016, he established new fields of research, a commitment to outreach and an environment for all ZARM employees that is based on cooperation, equal opportunities and allows more flexibility for their personal and family lives. 

Since then, the Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM) has kept growing. Prof. Dr. Katharina Brinkert joined the Directorate in 2024 and a dual leadership has been installed. Her globally recognized expertise and extensive international experience are a valuable addition to the ZARM team.

Both directors hold a Professorship in the Faculty of Production Engineering – Mechanical and Process Engineering – at the University of Bremen; Marc Avila for Fluid Mechanics and Katharina Brinkert for Human Space Exploration Technologies. Marc Avila is also the CEO of the ZARM Drop Tower Operation and Service Company.