Dr. Martin Müller is Executive Director of Science Anticipation at GESDA (Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator). In this pivotal role, he spearheads the foundation’s core mission of anticipating scientific breakthroughs and understanding their profound implications for humanity, society and our planet. At GESDA, Dr. Müller oversees the development and continuous evolution of the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar, a comprehensive anticipatory framework that emerges from collaboration with nearly 2,500 researchers spanning 90 countries and over 40 fields of science and technology. This work addresses the critical need to understand how accelerating scientific and technological advances will shape our collective future, providing essential insights for policymakers, researchers, and society at large.

Before joining GESDA in September 2019 as Executive Director of the Academic Forum, Dr. Müller contributed to key discussion in European science, innovation and education policy and programme areas during his tenure at SwissCore – the Swiss Contact Office for Education, Research and Innovation (ERI) – in Brussels. First as Advisor for Research then as Co-Director, he played a crucial role in navigating the complex landscape of Swiss-EU relations, ensuring Swiss ERI organizations maintained their influence and involvement vis-à-vis European Union institutional bodies and programmes, during a particularly challenging period in bilateral relations. Dr. Müller served as Chair of the Science Europe working group on Horizon Europe, the European Union’s ambitious €80 billion research and innovation programme. Additionally, he coordinated a major pan-European initiative focused on strategic planning and funding for large research infrastructures of pan-European relevance. Dr. Müller holds a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering, providing him with both the technical expertise and analytical skills essential for his work at the intersection of science, policy, and diplomacy. Throughout his career, Dr. Müller has consistently worked to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and policy implementation. His unique position at GESDA allows him to contribute to global conversations about how emerging technologies and scientific breakthroughs can be harnessed for the benefit of humanity while addressing potential risks and challenges.