Stefanie Federle

Stefanie Federle has worked in the field of sustainable chemistry since 2016. Stefanie began their career as a Marie Curie FIRE PhD Fellow at the University of Bath, where they gained experience in polymer synthesis, organic chemistry, catalyst synthesis, and material characterisation. In 2019, they completed an internship at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as part of their PhD, where they worked on a multidisciplinary project to produce novel bio-based polymers from algae and terpene feedstock. In 2021, they joined Kelpi as Chief Scientific Officer, where they are steering the company's scientific lab development on novel packaging materials from seaweed and other bio-based feedstocks and leading and managing the company's R&D team. Stefanie is also working alongside the client delivery team to acquire and engage with clients in co-development projects in the packaging sector. Additionally, they are working as Chief Polymer Scientist at Kelpi, where they are innovating, synthesizing, and characterizing renewable polymers and composites from seaweed and other bio-based feedstocks.

Stefanie Federle obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Heidelberg University in 2013. Stefanie then went on to pursue a Master's Degree in Chemistry from Heidelberg University, which they completed in 2016. In 2014 and 2015, they attended the University of York to study Chemistry. In 2016, they began their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies at the University of Bath, which they are currently completing. Stefanie also holds an IELTS certification.