Saarland
As a certified expert (DGuSV) for nanotechnology and functional surface coatings, I have been working for more than two decades on the development, evaluation and industrial implementation of ultra-thin, SiO₂-based coating systems (“Liquid Glass Technologies”). My work focuses on the scientific assessment and functional optimisation of surfaces across different substrates, including glass, metals, polymers, fibre-based materials and high-performance industrial surfaces. My expertise covers the full spectrum of ultra-thin coating technologies in the range of 5–100 nm, including: • functional surface engineering of photovoltaic module glass • nano-scale coatings for fibre-based paper and packaging materials • barrier enhancement and moisture resistance for sustainable packaging concepts • hygienic and low-adhesion coatings for contact surfaces • anti-contamination behaviour, reduced microbial adhesion and easy-to-clean properties • surface energy modification and wetting behaviour • material stability under industrial and environmental stressors A particular focus of my work lies in the functional optimisation of photovoltaic systems through SiO₂-based PV surface coatings, including: • improved light transmission and reduced reflection • self-cleaning and low-adhesion surface behaviour • passivation of microcracks and stress-induced surface defects • reduced temperature load and slowed degradation • extended cleaning cycles and reduced O&M costs In my professional capacity, I support industrial partners, operators, insurers and institutions through technical assessments, surface analysis, expert reports, long-term field evaluations and process reviews. My approach bridges material science, applied nanotechnology, quality assessment and the practical requirements of industry sectors such as photovoltaics, packaging, infrastructure and hygiene technologies.
Independent expert activities focusing on the evaluation, documentation and technical assessment of functional coatings for industrial, photovoltaic, hygienic and packaging-related applications. Key Areas: • assessment of nano-thin surface coatings and material functionalisation • evaluation of degradation, surface failures and microstructural defects • expert reports on PV module surfaces, packaging materials and hygienic applications • analytical measurement techniques (contact angle, surface energy, film thickness) • verification of industrial coating processes • advisory support for operators, insurers, regulatory institutions and industry partners
Technical lead and scientific coordinator for the development and industrialisation of ultra-thin SiO₂-based coating systems for multifunctional surface applications. Focus on the interaction of material science, process engineering and long-term surface performance. Responsibilities: • development and validation of ultra-thin SiO₂-based functional coatings (5–100 nm) • PV module surface engineering and application-specific functionalisation • research on nano-scale coating concepts for paper and packaging substrates • functional optimisation of hygienic surfaces (anti-contamination behaviour, low adhesion, cleanability) • evaluation of barrier properties, diffusion behaviour and material interactions • contact angle measurement, surface energy analysis, thin-film characterisation • root cause analysis of surface failures, degradation and environmental impacts • documentation, expert reporting and technical reviews • international project coordination in Europe, Asia and MENA regions Technology Domains: • ultra-thin SiO₂-based coatings • PV retrofit surface coatings • fibre-based substrate functionalisation for packaging applications • hygienic surface optimisation • surface energy control & wetting behaviour • materials science, nano-scale process integration