Florian Paulus
About Florian Paulus
Florian Paulus is a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office, where he has worked since 2017. He has an extensive academic background in polymer science and chemistry, having held various research and teaching positions at Freie Universität Berlin and completed his studies there.
Work at European Patent Office
Florian Paulus has been employed as a Patent Examiner at the European Patent Office since 2017. His role involves evaluating patent applications, conducting prior art searches, and ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. The position is based in Munich, Germany, where he applies his expertise in polymer science to assess innovations in this field.
Education and Expertise
Florian Paulus holds a Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) from Freie Universität Berlin, where he specialized in polymer chemistry and upscaling from 2009 to 2014. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Polymer Science from the same institution, completing his studies from 2007 to 2009. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry with Marketing from Hochschule Reutlingen between 2004 and 2007.
Background
Florian Paulus has a diverse academic and professional background. He served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Freie Universität Berlin from 2014 to 2016, and prior to that, he worked as a Research Associate and Academic Tutor at the same university from 2009 to 2013. He also gained experience as a Visiting Scientist at The University of British Columbia for two months in 2012 and completed a five-month internship at Sika in Zurich from 2006 to 2007.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Florian Paulus has held various positions that contributed to his expertise in polymer science and patent examination. His roles at Freie Universität Berlin included Research Associate and Academic Tutor, where he supported research initiatives and guided students. His internship at Sika provided him with practical experience in the industry, further enhancing his understanding of polymer applications.