Matthew Plutschack

About Matthew

As a strategy consultant, Matthew Brian Plutschack, Ph.D. advises academic researchers, SMEs, and research consortia on scientific communication, research funding acquisition, and long-term project roadmaps. As founder of a consultancy blending human workflow optimization with practical digital tools, Matthew brings expertise from both the lab and strategic management to optimize research outcomes. He serves as a project strategist and consultant for public and private research groups, building international partnerships, mentoring emerging scientists, and driving funding success.

As an academic, Matthew’s scientific career spans over a decade, with experience from institutions like the Max Planck Institute, Freie Universität Berlin, and universities in the U.S. His research focused on chemical synthesis, automation, and advanced fluidic tools for enhancing reactivity. As part of the Center for the Transformation of Chemistry (CTC) initiative, he authored the Technology Transfer Concept that was central to securing €1.2B in funding. His expertise bridges theory and practice, from late-stage functionalization of drug-like molecules to strategic development of scalable R&D workflows.

As CTC Head of Strategy, Matthew interviewed principal investigators across academia and industry, identified common challenges in chemical research—notably tedious administrative and communicative tasks that detract from core scientific work. This insight inspired his current entrepreneurial pursuit to develop tools and services aimed at eliminating “pain points” and “time thieves.” Through his consulting business, Matthew collaborates with clients to streamline operations, maximize efficiency, and free up valuable time for impactful research.

Beyond consulting, Matthew contributes to various research initiatives, leveraging a network of partners across Europe, Asia, and the USA. He continues to refine his entrepreneurial model through practice and is a self-taught student again, learning the skills necessary to build a web-based platform to intelligently automate his own day-to-day workflows.
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