Dr. Christopher Steins

Dr. Christopher Steins has a diverse work experience spanning various companies and roles. Dr. Christopher is currently working as a Sales Project Manager at AIXTRON SE since November 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Consultant at Dr. Steins Green Business Consulting from September 2021 to November 2021.

From 2019 to 2021, Dr. Steins served as the Head of Research & Development at Pyreg GmbH. In this role, they were responsible for technical and personnel management of the research and development department, as well as the development and modularization of the product portfolio. Dr. Christopher also led the development of the PX1500 series and worked on waste heat utilization solutions.

Before joining Pyreg GmbH, Dr. Steins was self-employed as a Consultant from 2018 to 2019. During this time, they provided technical consulting services to companies like Pyreg, VelaSolaris, Geokoax, and NADIRO. Dr. Christopher worked on various projects, including analyzing technical problems, developing solution approaches, and working on business model development.

Dr. Steins also worked as the Technical Director and Key Account Manager at GeoKOAX GmbH from April 2017 to January 2018. Prior to that, they worked as a Research Associate at the Institute of Heat and Mass Transfer from October 2010 to March 2017. In this role, they successfully completed multiple research projects and was responsible for project management, supervision of student theses, and initiating corporate identity updates.

Dr. Christopher started their career as a Consulting Engineer at en2Aix GmbH and as an Intern at Ferrostaal AG. Dr. Christopher also worked as a Student Assistant at the Werkzeugmaschinenlabor, WZL der RWTH Aachen during their academic years.

Dr. Christopher Steins pursued their education at various institutions. Dr. Christopher began their academic journey in 2004 at RWTH Aachen University, where they obtained a Diplom-Ingenieurin (Dipl.Ing.) degree in Maschinenbau (Mechanical Engineering) in 2010. During the same period, they also pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Business Economics), which they completed in 2013.

In 2009, Dr. Steins briefly attended The University of Auckland, where they obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology. The specific field of study for this certificate is not provided.

Dr. Steins further expanded their knowledge and skills through additional certifications. In 2019, they obtained the certification for Energieausweis für Wohn- und Nichtwohngebäude (Energy Certificate for Residential and Non-Residential Buildings) from Gesellschaft für Weiterbildung im Bauwesen Gbr. In 2011, they obtained the prestigious Doktor-Ingenieur (Doctor of Engineering) certification from RWTH Aachen University. Before that, in 2010, they completed an Interkulturelles Sensibilisierungstraining (Intercultural Sensitivity Training) at MAN Ferrostaal AG.

Overall, Dr. Christopher Steins has a diverse educational background, encompassing mechanical engineering, business administration, geothermal energy technology, and various additional certifications.