Summary
Martin Grund is a project leader and policy consultant based in Leipzig with a PhD in cognitive neuroscience and over a decade of experience at the nexus of research, education and digitalisation. He combines hands-on experimental expertise in somatosensory perception and neuroimaging with strategic leadership of EU and national projects—currently driving dissemination and mainstreaming work packages in the SECURE2 consortium and steering Germany’s Mein Bildungsraum initiative. Martin advises federal and state ministries on digital education, academic careers and transfer policy, translating complex research findings into actionable policy briefs and scalable programmes. He brings a rare mix of rigorous empirical methods (EEG, fMRI, psychophysics, advanced analyses) and user-centred design experience from earlier UX roles, enabling evidence-informed, stakeholder-focused solutions. Known for convening diverse partners across academia, government and practice, he also serves on advisory boards shaping university career services and science communication.
11 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Doctoral training Cognitive Neuroscience, Doctoral training Cognitive Neuroscience at Max Planck Society
Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) Psychology, Doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.) Psychology at Leipzig University
Exchange program Psychology, Exchange program Psychology at New York University
Diploma (Dipl.-Psych.) Psychology, Diploma (Dipl.-Psych.) Psychology at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin