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The Team

Dr. Martin Bothe
Managing DirectorMartin is physicist and materials scientist. He received a doctor’s degree in studying the thermomechanical properties of polymer systems. Applying for a patent for the optimization of medical gloves, he initiated the building of the company Smarterials.

Michael Schneiker, MBA
FinanceMichael is economist, social scientist and banker. He has collected several years of experience in a world-leading investment company. In the company, he invests his know-how and is responsible for finance and investor relations.

Dr. Nikolaus Mirtschin
Research & DevelopmentNikolaus holds a PhD in materials science with a focus on the mechanical properties of polymers. He is an essential know-how carrier in the company and is responsible for the areas of process technology, IP and standardization.

Dr. Christian Secker
Head of ChemistryChristian holds a PhD in polymer and colloid chemistry and has gained several years of experience in the development department of a global player in the coatings industry. At Smarterials, Christian coordinates development and provides impetus for scale-up and industrialization.

Dr. Cynthia Kembuan
Chemist, CharacterizationCynthia is a chemist with a focus on synthesis and characterization of particles for photonic applications. At Smarterials, she supports the synthesis and investigation of particles for the treatment of latex surfaces and characterizes the latex-particle-systems with regard to basic materials properties.

Joachim Bleschke
Business Development / Marketing & SalesJoachim holds a degree in business administration and can look back on more than 15 years of managing activity, particularly in medical technology. As Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, he successfully led a MedTech company to the German Stock Exchange. His passion is the lead young companies with disruptive technology to global greatness.

Götz Dähne
Process EngineeringGötz is a mechanical engineer and has many years of professional experience in process technology and in setting up highly sensitive optical measuring devices. At Smarterials, he handles all engineering tasks with regard to the production of medical gloves.

Evelyne Dieter
Laboratory chemistEvelyne is a chemical laboratory technician and has experience in dealing with laboratory management for medical devices and standardized development processes. At Smarterials, she organizes the lab and handles the production of samples on the robotic system.

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Dr. Woo Choon Kong
Technology & UpscalingWoo holds a PhD in Polymer Chemistry with 20 years experience in medical gloves research & development, engineering technology and new product introduction. At Smarterials, he supports the product design and process development till industrialization in compliance with operation, quality management and regulatory requirements.

Supramaniam A/L Muniandy
Lead AssistantManiam has more than 25 years working experience in the glove industry, for the big players. He is lead assistant and has extensive experience in lab and line operation, product & process analysis and new product development.