Are you a scientist thinking about transitioning to industry? Join us for an 
informative and interactive event where our three invited guests will share their experiences moving from academia to industry.
- Their Stories: Learn how they made the shift from research to impactful roles in their industries.
- A Day in the Life: Get a realistic look at what working in their fields is like.
- Pro Tips: Receive advice on navigating your transition and standing out in the job market.
- Bring Your Questions: The open format encourages discussion, giving you the chance to ask about industry insights and overcoming challenges during the shift from academia.
Our Guests
Dr. Flaminia Catalli is a GFZ alumna and currently lead data scientist at 
wetransform, a company focusing on green data transformation and accessibility. Flaminia transitioned from academia to the private sector after nearly a decade as a research seismologist. She initially applied her expertise in analyzing data and developing machine-learning algorithms at Ratepay, a fintech company. After 5 years in the role she joined wetransform, driven by her commitment to make a positive societal impact.
Join us to hear more about how she strives for continuous learning, collaboration and embraces new opportunities to grow.
Dr. Julia Neelmeijer earned her PhD in Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics at the GFZ, where she built a remarkable 12-year career that included a postdoctoral position and leadership of a team at FERN.Lab, a Helmholtz Innovation Lab. In 2024, she transitioned to industry, joining LiveEO, a Berlin-based company that specializes in infrastructure monitoring and EUDR compliance using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence.
Julia will share how she leveraged her software engineering and leadership expertise to land her role as a Senior Backend Engineer. She’ll also discuss the pivotal role her three-month internship played in preparing her for a successful transition to the private sector.
Dr. Zhǎn Lǐ is a Data Scientist at Xarvio® Digital Farming Solutions (developed and operated by BASF) since 2022. Here, he applies his scientific expertise in remote sensing and geoinformatics to develop accurate, actionable and affordable data products to inform and optimize crop production through digital farming technologies. After several successful Postdoc positions, including at the GFZ and UFZ, Zhǎn Lǐ took the leap into industry merging his commitments to scientific investigation, technological innovation and sustainability development.
Join us to hear more about his transition from an international career in academia to the field of sustainable agricultural industry.
