Birthe Lang, PhD
About Birthe Lang, PhD
Birthe Lang, PhD, is the Research and Development Manager at Freudenberg Performance Materials in Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. She has extensive experience in R&D roles across various organizations and holds a PhD in Textile Sciences and Molecular Biology from the University of Leeds.
Current Position at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Birthe Lang is currently employed as a Research and Development Manager at Freudenberg Performance Materials. She has been working in this role since 2020 in Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Her responsibilities involve overseeing the development and improvement of performance materials, ensuring they meet industry standards and client expectations.
Past Experience at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Before her current role, Birthe Lang served as the Strategic R&D Manager Medical at Freudenberg Performance Materials from 2019 to 2020. During this time, she focused on strategic initiatives within the medical sector, contributing to the advancement of medical-grade materials and technologies.
Project Manager at Freudenberg Technology Innovation SE & Co. KG
Prior to her roles at Freudenberg Performance Materials, Birthe Lang worked as a Project Manager at Freudenberg Technology Innovation SE & Co. KG from 2017 to 2019. In this position, she managed various projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
Academic Background and Achievements
Birthe Lang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Textiles and Molecular Biology from the University of Leeds, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Advanced Textiles and Performance Clothing from the same institution in 2010. Additionally, she completed a Diplom-Ingenieurin (Dipl.Ing.) degree in Textile and Clothing Technology from Hochschule Niederrhein in 2009. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her roles in research and development.
Early Career and International Experience
Birthe Lang has a diverse work history that includes international experience. She has worked at several institutions, such as the University of Leeds as a Demonstrator in Biological Sciences and as a Projektassistentin. She also served as a Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin at the Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University and as a Technischer Projektkoordinator at Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute Ltd. Additionally, she undertook a role as a Diplomandin at Johnson Controls in 2009.