Sven Kirschner

Sven Kirschner is an accomplished professional in the field of chemistry, currently serving as a Project Manager in Research and Development at Umicore since August 2022. In this role, Sven is responsible for planning and managing projects related to Diesel emission control systems, providing technical leadership, and offering scientific counselling to national and international partners. Prior to this position, Sven worked as a Laboratory Chemist at Umicore, contributing to similar projects and optimizing processes. Sven's experience also includes serving as a Research Associate and Laboratory Manager at the University of Edinburgh School of Chemistry, where responsibilities encompassed laboratory management and various research investigations. Sven holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Goethe University Frankfurt, where a focus was placed on the synthesis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, complemented by a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the same institution.