MICHAEL J. VORSTER

M.Sc. in Physics Ph.D.
Patent Engineer

michael.vorster@herzog-ip.com

CURRICULUM VITAE

After his undergraduate studies of physics, mathematics and applied mathematics, Michael Vorster obtained a Master of Science with distinction in high energy physics. North-West University, Potchefstroom (South Africa) awarded to him a Ph.D. in high energy astrophysics. After being engaged in the IT industry in the financial and advertising sector as well as two post-doctoral scholarships in astrophysics at Purdue University in the US and Potsdam University (Germany), Michael Vorster began in 2019 his career in the field of intellectual property in our team.

Michael Vorster’s principal areas of expertise include in particular drafting and prosecuting inventions in the fields of physics, electronics, information technology, software, medical devices and engineering.

LANGUAGES

English, Afrikaans and German