Dr. Rafael Fietzek is an expert in Vehicle Dynamics, Control Theory and AI, with a background in Industrial Engineering from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and a PhD in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from TU Darmstadt. As a post-doc researcher, he co-founded COMPREDICT with Dr. Stéphane Foulard, a pioneering company in the field of Virtual Sensors and automotive predictive maintenance. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Fietzek is deeply passionate about technology and innovative solutions transforming the automotive industry

The Pop in Your Job – What drives you? Why do you love your job?
What drives me is the thrill of building something from the ground up-assembling a dynamic team and shaping a company that thrives on innovation. My passion lies at the intersection of AI and physics, where cutting-edge technology meets the fundamental of vehicle dynamics. This is what Virtual Sensors are. I love exploring how these fields converge to solve complex challenges and push the boundaries of what’s possible. The journey of creating a collaborative environment where ideas flourish, and groundbreaking solutions emerge, is what fuels my enthusiasm every day.

COMPREDICT is driving the paradigm shift towards software-defined vehicles, offering next-level solutions for sustainable mobility. Founded in 2016 in Darmstadt, Germany, by Dr. Rafael Fietzek and Dr. Stéphane Foulard, our focus lies in developing Virtual Sensors for Mobility to optimize vehicle design, usage, and maintenance. We partner with and serve automotive manufacturers and Tier1 companies worldwide. With a diverse team of 35+ members from 10 different nations, we are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation. We are specialized in developing Virtual Sensors, intelligent algorithms turning available vehicle signals into valuable insights. To achieve this, we combine deep data science know-how and automotive domain expertise.