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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

„We are co-creating the future of paper. We are building the bridge between science and industry, research expertise meets industry knowledge. A flagship project that we advance every day driven by innovation, agility and dynamic management.“
Peter Bekaert
Managing Director

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

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