Board of Directors
The Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung consists of 5 departments, each of which is led by a director and scientific member. One of the scientific members serves as the executive director of the institute for a period of 3 years. The managing board is completed by the administrative director.
Managing director
Prof. Dr. Benjamin List
Telefon: (+49 208) 306-2410
Director and scientific member
Prof. Dr. Alois Fürstner
Prof. Dr. Benjamin List
Prof. Dr. Ferdi Schüth
Prof. Dr. Walter Thiel
Administrative director
Dr. Hermann Thole
Telefon: (+49 208) 306-2010