Professional Background

Studies in Process Engineering at the University of Stuttgart, with a focus on thermal and mechanical process engineering.

From 1989 to 1993, Research Associate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology, and Project Manager for research projects in the field of membrane technology (MF, UF, pervaporation, vapor permeation) and environmental engineering, with a particular focus on solvent recovery and exhaust air treatment. This position was completed in parallel with his doctoral degree at the University of Stuttgart.

Professional Roles

Head of the Research and Development Department at HYDAC Filtertechnik in the Process Technology product division.

Technical Director at HYDAC Process Technology GmbH, which emerged from the Process Technology product division, with responsibility for the operational management of design and development, materials management, and production.

Managing Director of HYDAC Process Technology GmbH, responsible for the leadership and operational management of the business unit.

Experience and Expertise

More than 30 years of experience in filtration and separation technology, particularly in the development and product realization of filters and filtration systems for a wide range of industries.

Driving the internationalization of HYDAC Process Technology in sales, procurement, and production.

Development and expansion of new business fields, products, and, in particular, national and international sales activities for the following markets:

• Water treatment
• Automotive production facilities
• Oil and gas
• Industrial filtration (steel, paper, energy, mining)
• Polymer filtration
• Ballast water treatment