Dr.-Ing. Jochen Fassnacht

Please tell us what fascinates you most about research.
The fascinating thing about research is definitely shifting the boundaries, in other words, making things possible that were previously impossible, and bringing about something new creatively.

What makes research done at Bosch so special?
Working collaboratively across disciplines with such wonderful colleagues from the most disparate fields, the congenial atmosphere, and having the goal of implementing the results of our research, which then improve real life.

What research topics are you currently working on at Bosch?
What a drive concept for an electric or fuel cell vehicle has to be like for it to fulfill multiple tasks and at the same time be particularly efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly.

What are the biggest scientific challenges in your field of research?
In the system development of modern traction drives, the overview and handling of rapidly increasing complexity are certainly among the greatest challenges for launching really good innovations.

How do the results of your research become part of solutions “Invented for life”?
With a bit of lobbying and, of course, a great deal of work and effort from a large number of people. Good ideas can come from individuals or from small teams. Innovations, or successful products, require a great deal of effort to be invested by very many people from all areas.