Contact the Research and Innovation Team
The Underground Future Lab
Polistrasse 1
CH-8893 Flums Hochwiese
Opening hours
Monday to Friday:
8am - 12pm & 1.30pm – 5pm
Your Contacts
Michael Kompatscher, CEO of Hagerbach Test Gallery Ltd
Dr Michael Kompatscher has been CEO of Hagerbach Test Gallery Ltd since 2017.
Michael Kompatscher obtained his doctorate in physics/material science from the ETH Zurich and has over 15 years of experience in testing and concrete technology, construction chemicals and construction technology as well as in product management, international business development, innovation and marketing.
Prior to this position he held various leading roles in large and medium size international active industrial enterprises.
Julien Michels, Head of Research Infrastructure at Hagerbach Test Gallery Ltd
Julien Michels has been Head of Research Infrastructure at VersuchsStollen Hagerbach AG since June 2024.
After studying civil engineering at the EPF Lausanne and completing his doctorate in steel fiber reinforced concrete at the University of Luxembourg, he began his career as a project leader and research engineer at EMPA. He then moved to the Empa spin-off re-fer AG, where, in the position of Managing Director, he was instrumental in driving forward both product development and the market launch of the innovative 'memory-steel' for the construction industry.
Julien Michels has over 15 years of experience in academic and industrial research, product management and sales, business development, concrete technology, concrete reinforcement and structural strengthening. In addition to his technical training, he completed an MBA degree at the University of St. Gallen HSG.
