Christian Stegmann

Christian Stegmann is Director of Astroparticle Physics at DESY, co-initiator of the German Centre for Astrophysics in Saxony, and co-leader of the Einstein Telescope project in Lusatia. His work connects scientific leadership with science diplomacy and the development of resilient research institutions. He advocates for science as a cornerstone of liberal democracy, fostering openness, trust, international cooperation, and academic freedom. A particular focus is strengthening ties with Eastern Europe, especially Ukraine, and building new partnerships across borders in research and innovation.