Our team

The team of the Modellfabrik Papier
Rethinking industrial paper production: that is our mission. To achieve this, we are challenging the highly automated manufacturing process and looking for completely new approaches to secure paper production for the future, contribute to climate protection and ensure the economic strength of the industry. What guides our research? We ask the right questions and look for innovative solutions off the beaten track. All the way to the question of whether paper could be produced without water at all.

Scientifically excellent, collaborative and consistently results-oriented
How we work? In the laboratory, in the office, at conferences – always with our hearts in the matter, together with the best minds of our research partners and our shareholders.
Management

Peter Bekaert
Managing Director
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Administration and Networking

Laura Albring
Funding Manager
Accounting, Finances, Administration, Human Resources

Kira Crome
Communications Manager
Science communications, Press and public relations

Dr. Jihéne Jerbi
Networking Manager
Scientific innovation scouting, Europe, International, Computational Chemistry

Dr. Dominic Laaf
Networking Manager
Industrial innovation scouting, Technology transfer, Structural change Rhenish Mining area
Scientific Research

Osama Ali Ahmed Awan
Research Assistant FOMOP
Prototype development and Mechanical construction

Laura Beust
Research Assistant FOMOP
Enzymatic and Chemical fibre modification

Volker Curtius
Technical Procurement Manager
Procurement, Tenders

Artur Derichs
Research Assistant FOMOP
Prototype development and Mechanical Construction

Edmond El Akl
Research Assistant FOMOP
Energy Evaluation, Life Cycle Assessment

Luis Miguel Estrada
Research Assistant FOMOP
Felts & Modifications, Optimization press section and Paper Engineering

Steffen Flaischlen
Research Group Leader FOMOP
Computational Fluid Dynamics and Dry Fleece Laying

Nathalie Jouwa
Technical Research Assistant FOMOP
Mechanochemistry, Maintenance

Philip Kayser
Project Manager FOREST
Mechanical Engineering, Digitalization, Industry 4.0

Dr. Johannes Lunewski
Research Group Leader FOMOP
Computational Fluid Dynamics, High-temperature heat pump

Jimena Martinez Diaz
Research Group Leader FOMOP
Systemic Integration, Process Management

Jay Raval
Research Assistant FOMOP
Fibre Analytics, Paper and Process Engineering

Dr. Jan-Lukas Schäfer
Research Group Leader FOMOP
Tailor-made raw materials
Create the future of the paper industry with us!
Become part of our team and contribute your ideas and expertise to an innovative environment that actively works on sustainable solutions. Take a look at our current job offers and start your career with us!
Would you like to know more about our research work?
Please feel free to contact us!