Dr. Stefan Birkenheuer

Dr. Stefan Birkenheuer has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Dr. Stefan is currently the Head of Coating Technologies at TIB Chemicals AG, a position they have held since April 2021. Prior to this, from 2018 to 2021, they served as the Regional Technical Lead Conversion Coatings APAC at BASF - Shanghai Chemetall Chemicals Co., Ltd. Before that, from 2012 to 2018, they worked as a Project Manager at Chemetall GmbH. Dr. Birkenheuer also has academic experience, serving as a PhD-Student at Institut für Polymere Materialien und Prozesse at the Universität Paderborn - Paderborn University from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, they worked as a Research Assistant at Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH from 2009 to 2009 and as a Research Assistant at Aalto University in 2008. Dr. Stefan'sexpertise lies in areas such as project management, alternative anti-corrosion pretreatments, and polymer technology.

Dr. Stefan Birkenheuer completed their PhD studies at Paderborn University from 2009 to 2012, earning a degree of "Dr. rer. nat." (Doctor rerum naturalium) in the field of study. Prior to this, they pursued their Master of Science (M.Sc.) at Paderborn University from 2002 to 2008, specializing in Polymer Materials and Processes. Dr. Stefan also obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Coatings and Colloids, although the specific dates for this degree are not mentioned. Additionally, there is mention of Dr. Birkenheuer attending Aalto University, but no details regarding degrees or fields of study are provided.