Summary
Marius Schollmeier is a hands-on R&D physicist and experiments leader with over 16 years of experience designing, building and operating large laser systems, target areas and diagnostic instruments for high-energy facilities. Currently Director of Experiments at Marvel Fusion after serving as VP of Fusion Experiments, he has led cross-functional teams to deliver short-pulse laser-driven x‑ray sources and time-resolved diagnostics under tight schedules and demanding stakeholder needs. At Sandia he managed teams of PhDs and engineers, combining agile project planning with hands-on instrument design, experiment fielding and development of modeling software for x‑ray optics and interactions. He holds a summa cum laude PhD from TU Darmstadt and has a track record of translating foundational laser-plasma research into operational capabilities for world-class facilities like the Z Pulsed Power Facility. Known for pairing deep technical rigor with practical project leadership, he also brings experience running multi-year R&D programs that bridge simulation, hardware and beamline operations. Based in Munich, he blends academic pedigree with startup-scale execution in fusion experiments and advanced diagnostics.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Technischen Universität Darmstadt
High School, Abitur, High School, Abitur at Lessinggymnasium Lampertheim, Germany
English, German, French