Thorsten Hilgers is an experienced professional in the field of chemical engineering, currently serving as Projektleiter at Quarzwerke GmbH since February 2007, focusing on the development and application technology of high-performance fillers for thermoplastics. Prior to this role, Thorsten worked as Projektingenieur at Foster Chemicals GmbH from January 2002 to February 2007, specializing in development and application technology for degreasing agents. Thorsten holds a Diplom-Ingenieur in Chemistry from FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, obtained between 1997 and 2001, and a Chemikant degree from Hoechst AG, earned from 1992 to 1995.