Benedikt Wimmer

Benedikt Wimmer has been part of the Young Quantum Social Scientist (YQSS) initiative at the Quantum Social Labs of the TUM Think Tank since August 2025. In parallel he is also studying computer science (M.Sc.) at the Technical University of Munich and Social and Cultural Anthropology (B.A.) at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich.

He previously completed a bachelor's degree in computer science at LMU with a minor in philosophy and a focus on quantum computing. He gained professional experience as a quantum software engineer, where he worked on optimization methods and QUBO models, particularly in the context of sustainability in the energy sector.

His research combines quantum optimization, complex systems, and social transformation processes. In several publications, he has examined, among other things, the use of quantum-inspired optimization methods for energy networks, incentive mechanisms for emission reduction, and cost allocation in decentralized electricity markets. Methodologically, he works at the interface of algorithmic modeling, agent-based simulations, and data-driven analysis.

At the TUM Think Tank, Benedikt combines his technical expertise in quantum computing with social science questions on governance, innovation, and social transformation. Building on this interdisciplinary perspective, he also develops learning and teaching materials that make quantum computing understandable and accessible to a broad audience in a contextualized way.