Dr. Knut Kappenberg has worked within R&D, innovation and management roles for over 30 years.
After his Diploma and PhD in Germany, he worked in Valencia/ Spain for 6 years as EU-project
manager for SMEs and at the same time as EU network manager in Dublin/ Ireland. Between 2006
and 2013, Knut held the position as Global R&D Manager in a globally active, stock market-listed
company group.
Since 2013, Knut is Head of the Research Service and Manager for International Cooperation and
Networks at efzn. His roles comprise leading cross-site and cross-disciplinary research, innovation and
business development teams. He coordinates efzn’s Hydrogen Research Network and is representative
for the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA) and the Hydrogen Europe Research Network.