Paul Schiefer

My job: Modeling and controlling technical systems from a wide range of physical domains

_{Whether it's processes in the chemical industry, magnetic levitation technology, or support for the commissioning of energy grids - our dynamic calculations are diverse. The aim is to use mathematical modeling methods to apply the results to real life systems. For example, we design optimal factory control systems, or we simulate the plant operation for the chemical plants at the Carbon2Chem site in Duisburg, aiming to achieve the perfect design for decades to come.}

My everyday life: Between design, calculation, and communication

_{Depending on the project, I carry out calculations, act as requirements manager or as project manager. I use Matlab, Python and C. On occasion, I visit customers, university teams or conferences.}

My challenge: Learning something new every day

_{With so many different projects to juggle, a well-structured work approach is absolutely essential. I honestly have to work extremely thoroughly and consider what feels like a thousand things all at once. Quite often it can happen that an important piece of information is missing; so I have to obtain that first, before even starting the actual work.}

_{It is also important to be able to present our work well towards the customer, and to keep everbody's wishes and requirements in mind. Overall, the job is super challenging, but therefore also very rewarding.}