Miriam Hummel

Product Developer | PhD Chemistry | Polyester Films | Project Leadership

Rüdesheim am Rhein, Hesse, Germany

About

Product Developer with a PhD in Chemistry, specializing in polyester film solutions for applications. Experienced in end-to-end product development, including experimental design, data analysis, and project management, with a strong customer-centric approach to translating market needs into high-performance products. In addition, Co-Founder & Managing Director (Volunteer) of two early childhood education centers, bringing entrepreneurial thinking, leadership, and organizational expertise.

Experience

  • Product Development Manager at Mitsubishi Polyester Film
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

    * Leading the development and optimization of polyester film products based on customer-centric requirements, enabling tailored solutions for applications such as food packaging, furniture, and industrial use cases * Managing end-to-end product development projects, including experimental design, testing, and data-driven evaluation to ensure high-performance and market-ready outcomes * Driving cross-functional collaboration as a Team Lead, aligning R&D activities with customer needs and continuously improving processes through structured experimentation and innovation

  • Doctoral Researcher in Chemistry at Universität Bayreuth
    Jun 2014 - Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    * Conducting advanced research on the arrangement of non-hexagonal structures, combining experimental work with theoretical insights to explore novel material properties * Designing and executing experiments, including systematic data analysis and interpretation to derive meaningful scientific conclusions * Performing in-depth literature research to identify knowledge gaps, support hypothesis development, and contribute to innovative, research-driven outcomes