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.
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!
Management
Peter Bekaert
Geschäftsführer
info@modellfabrikpapier.de
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
Miguel Luis 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
Lab Technician FOMOP
Mechanochemistry, Maintenance
Philip Kayser
Project Manager FOREST
Mechanical Engineering, Digitalization, Industry 4.0
Dr. Johannes Lunewski
Research Group Leader FOMOP
Non-thermal approaches for the removal of water
Jimena Martinez
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
Would you like to know more about our research work?
Please feel free to contact us!