Dr. Sebastian Harms

Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

About

After completing my studies in chemistry at the University of Mainz, I pursued my doctoral research at the organic materials laboratory of the Opel International Technical Development Center in Ruesselsheim. My research focused extensively on various aspects of polymer stabilization, encompassing quantitative additive analysis via Pyrolysis-GC/MS and lifetime prediction. Following this research phase, I transitioned to Lanxess High Performance Materials in Dormagen. In my role as the leader of a laboratory team, I took on the responsibility of developing Pocan and Durethan products, providing expert support to multiple departments ranging from application development to sales and marketing. Furthermore, I assumed the position of Head of the Analytical Testing Center, overseeing our global development laboratory. This encompassed managing safety protocols, our data management system, ensuring audit compliance, and handling pandemic management. In late 2020, I joined Budenheim as the global technical sales manager for the polymers segment, focusing on advancing sustainable solutions. My role involves introducing innovative, eco-friendly advancements to the market, guiding customers in identifying optimal and sustainable solutions. I strive to bridge the gap between the market and our innovation and application development, offering technical expertise in thermoplastic polymers, flame retardancy, automotive applications, and more, with a people-centric mindset to deliver the best possible sustainable value for both our customers and our team. 🌿💡

Experience

  • Key Account & Business Development Manager at Arkema
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Budenheim (Budenheim, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland)
    • Global Key Account Manager
      Dec 2024 - Sep 2025 · 10 mos

    • Global Technical Sales Manager
      Nov 2020 - Dec 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • LANXESS (2 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of Analytical Testing Center HPM
      May 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Lab Manager Product Development
      May 2018 - Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Opel (Ruesselsheim)
    • PhD student
      Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 · 3 yrs

      Quantitative analysis of additives in Polypropylene and Polyamide-6 via Pyrolysis-GC/MS

    • PhD student speaker
      Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz (Mainz)
    • PHD Student - Prof. Dr. Thorsten Hoffmann
      Apr 2015 - Mar 2018 · 3 yrs

      My PhD work at Opel was supervised by Prof. Hoffmann of the University of Mainz

    • Research assistant - Nano-Biotechnology Group - Institute for Physical Chemistry
      Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 · 3 mos

      Novel synthesis of Au@CdS/CdSe hybrid nanoparticles in aqueous solution

    • Diploma student - Nano-Biotechnology Group - Institute for Physical Chemistry
      Apr 2014 - Dec 2014 · 9 mos

      Electrochemical Tuning of the Plasmon Resonance Wavelength