Michael Hinzmann

Head of Research & Development, AXF Energy

Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Experience

  • Head of Research & Development at AXF Natural
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Head of Research & Development at AXF Energy
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    Production of sugar-rich biomass on non-arable land using photosynthetic microorganisms for the production of advanced bioethanol via fermentation. · Genetic engineering and characterization of production strains · Design and development of photobioreactors · Design and development of a pilot-scale plant

  • Projektleiter at wfk - Cleaning Technology Institute e.V.
    Oct 2021 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Project leader of diverse spectrum of research projects in the area of hygiene and floor coverings.

  • PHD Student at Bielefeld University
    Jun 2018 - Nov 2022 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    PhD student in the Industrial Organic Chemistry and Biotechnology group of Prof. Dr. Harald Gröger at Bielefeld University. Main resarch areas: Bioctalysis and the use of aldoxime dehydratases in organic synthesis.