Philipp Wiemann
About Philipp Wiemann
Philipp Wiemann serves as the Director of Strain Engineering at Solugen in Houston, Texas, a position he has held since 2022. He has a background in molecular microbiology and food chemistry, with previous roles at various academic and research institutions.
Work at Solugen
Philipp Wiemann has been serving as the Director of Strain Engineering at Solugen since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and optimization of microbial strains used in the production of sustainable chemicals. His tenure at Solugen follows a previous position as Head of Strain Engineering from 2020 to 2022. The company is based in Houston, Texas, and focuses on innovative bioprocessing technologies.
Education and Expertise
Philipp Wiemann holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Molecular Microbiology from the University of Münster, which he completed from 2007 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Molecular Microbiology from the same institution, studying from 2001 to 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation in microbiological research and applications in biotechnology.
Background
Before joining Solugen, Philipp Wiemann held various positions in academia and industry. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster from 2010 to 2012. He then transitioned to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate from 2012 to 2015 and later as an Assistant Scientist from 2015 to 2017. He also worked as a Scientist at Hexagon Bio from 2017 to 2020.
Professional Experience
Philipp Wiemann has accumulated significant professional experience in strain engineering and microbiology. His roles have included positions at both academic institutions and biotechnology companies. His work at Hexagon Bio involved research in synthetic biology, while his positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison focused on advanced microbiological studies. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in strain development and optimization.