Tobias Denig
About Tobias Denig
Tobias Denig is a Materials Lab Technician with a PhD in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University. He specializes in thin film deposition processes at PPG Aerospace Transparencies and has extensive experience in materials science and engineering.
Work at Belcan
Tobias Denig has been employed at Belcan as a Materials Lab Technician since 2017. In this role, he provides production support for pyrolytic and sputtered coatings. His expertise in materials science and engineering contributes to the development and optimization of coating processes. Denig's hands-on experience with various deposition techniques enhances the quality and performance of materials used in different applications.
Current Role at PPG Industries
Since 2019, Tobias Denig has worked as a Chemical Engineer at PPG Industries, specifically in the Aerospace Transparencies division. He serves as a subject matter expert on thin film deposition processes. His responsibilities include developing new coatings for aerospace applications and providing production support. Denig's work focuses on enhancing the performance of materials used in aerospace transparencies.
Education and Expertise
Tobias Denig holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University, where he studied from 2004 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina. His academic background encompasses surface science, materials science, chemistry, physics, and chemical engineering, providing a solid foundation for his professional work.
Professional Background
Tobias Denig has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked as a Research Fellow at the Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Stuttgart, Germany, from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, he served as a Research Assistant at West Virginia University for six years and as a General Engineer at the US Department of Energy from 2001 to 2004. His experiences have contributed to his expertise in materials and chemical engineering.
Research Interests and Contributions
Tobias Denig has a keen interest in the growth, characterization, and applications of wide band gap semiconductors, particularly in the field of chemical sensing. He has hands-on experimental experience with metal deposition on semiconductor surfaces and the modification of glass surfaces through various deposition processes. His contributions include developing new coatings specifically tailored for aerospace transparencies.