Robert Gaßner, a psychologist by training, is a senior researcher at the Institute
for Futures Studies and Technology Assessment (IZT), Berlin. Since
1985, Dr. Gaßner has worked in the field of interdisciplinary technology assessment
and technology design. In recent years, his research has included
work on sustainable development and general and methodological questions
of futures research, particularly using scenario planning and other participative
approaches. Dr. Gaßner also serves as a facilitator for futures
workshops, future search conferences and scenario meetings. From 2001 to
2005 he acted as scientific advisor for the German Foresight Dialogue “FUTUR”.