Media & Publication Officer
CIRAS Directorate for Communications – DCOM (interim)
Thomas Tankiewicz serves as Media & Publication Officer within the CIRAS Directorate for Communications (DCOM), where he supports the strategic communication, media presence, and publication activities of the organisation during his interim appointment.
In his role as Media & Publication Officer of the Council for Interdisciplinary Research and Applied Science (CIRAS), Thomas Tankiewicz supports the institution’s global communication and publication activities throughout Phase 0, acting under the interim governance framework established by the Core Founding Team. His work is conducted within the defined mandate and contributes to the development, coordination, and quality assurance of CIRAS’ institutional communication outputs.
The scope of his responsibilities includes the drafting, editing, and preparation of written, visual, and multimedia materials for institutional publications, informational outputs, and public engagement. This encompasses reports, articles, explanatory briefs, background documents, and other communication materials intended to accurately represent CIRAS’ interdisciplinary research agenda, institutional positioning, and strategic priorities.
Working in close coordination with the Head of Communications, as well as with regional officers, departments, and subject-matter specialists, he supports the implementation of CIRAS’ communication strategies and institutional messaging. Particular emphasis is placed on maintaining consistency, clarity, and coherence across all publication formats and communication channels, in line with CIRAS’ editorial standards and branding guidelines.
As part of his mandate, he provides editorial assistance for interim publications, oversees editorial workflows, and supports document quality control processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and institutional alignment. His role further includes contributing to media monitoring activities and preparing structured summaries relevant to CIRAS’ subject areas, public visibility, and strategic communication needs.
In addition, he assists in the preparation of speeches, press notes, talking points, and communication briefings, supporting authorized representatives of CIRAS in their external communication activities. He maintains documentation of publication outputs, editorial decisions, and dissemination processes, thereby contributing to institutional continuity and accountability during the foundational phase.
Beyond day-to-day publication and editorial activities, he contributes to the development of CIRAS’ Phase 1 publication framework, including the formulation of editorial guidelines, publication standards, and the conceptual structure of future institutional publication series. Through this work, he supports the establishment of sustainable communication and publication processes aligned with CIRAS’ long-term organizational development.
Through his role as Media & Publication Officer, Thomas Tankiewicz contributes to strengthening CIRAS’ institutional visibility, coherence, and credibility during Phase 0 and the transition toward Phase 1, while operating strictly within the limitations and reporting structures defined by the interim mandate.
Pioneer in Applied Intuition, Cognitive Systems & Human–AI Fusion
Thomas Tankiewicz is a pioneer in applied intuition research, working at the intersection of cognitive perception, symbolic processing and advanced technological development. With more than 30 years of experience, his work explores how intuitive human intelligence can be systematically accessed, structured and combined with artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making, innovation processes and complex problem-solving.
His methodological foundation was shaped in 1996 through direct study of research from the Stanford Research Institute (SRI), where intuitive perception and symbolic cognition were investigated. These findings form the basis for his development of the MEI – Master Everything Intuition method, an applied cognitive framework used to uncover hidden structures, resolve developmental bottlenecks and generate future-oriented solution pathways.
At CIRAS, Thomas integrates MEI into technology, research and innovation projects under the initiative Beyond Intelligence. His focus lies in revealing deep informational structures within complex systems and supporting partners in navigating uncertainty, accelerating innovation and identifying strategic future options.
Key Contributions and Expertise:
Background
Beginning his career as an IT journalist, Thomas transitioned early into applied cognition and intuitive systems research. His work examines how the human brain reduces complex information into symbolic structures, how perception is shaped by conditioning, and how intuitive access can be expanded by minimizing cognitive filters.
He has trained hundreds of individuals in intuitive perception methods, developed multi-million-euro software solutions for applied intuition, integrated KI-assisted analysis systems and led numerous innovation and strategy projects for entrepreneurs, SMEs and corporate clients.
Current Projects at CIRAS
Beyond Intelligence
Integration of the MEI method as a meta-analytic layer for:
- uncovering hidden problem structures,
- resolving technological and cognitive bottlenecks,
- generating strategic future scenarios,
- supporting complex technology & innovation projects.
Selected Achievements
- TV appearances, interviews & public presentations on intuitive cognition
- Training & coaching of hundreds of practitioners since 1998
- Development of an online MEI software platform (NEURONprocessor)
- Strategic project work with SMEs and corporates
- Creation of global-ready analog MEI training systems
- Integration of KI into cognitive analysis workflows
Impact at CIRAS:
To advance a research-driven fusion of Human Intuition and Artificial Intelligence, enabling individuals, innovation teams and institutions to navigate global transformation with clarity, resilience and strategic foresight.
