Bernd Biervert, PhD
Head of Unit - Ecological and Social Transitions, Directorate General for Research and Innovation, European Commission
Dr. Bernd Biervert is currently working at the European Commission, DG Research and Innovation, as Head of Unit RTD C5 (Ecological and Social transitions). He is responsible for, among other tasks: Co-ordination European Green deal; Co-ordination of H2020 and Horizon Europe Cluster 5 and 6; Transition analysis; Dissemination and Exploitation of research results.
Mr Biervert has previously served as Deputy Head of Cabinet in the Cabinet of Vice-President Maros Sefcovic - Energy Union, and in the Cabinet of Vice-President Maros Sefcovic - Interinstitutional Relations and Human Resources, but also as Member of the Cabinet of Commissioner Jan Figel and Maros Sefcovic - Education, Youth, Culture and Citizenship, and various other European Commission Services.
He has a legal educational background (University of Freiburg/Germany, Institute for European Law, Senior Assistant, University of Freiburg/Germany, Institute for Constitutional and Administrative Law, Junior Assistant) and is a qualified Judge.