Marcel Gawenda
About Marcel Gawenda
Marcel Gawenda is a Senior Chemist and Process Engineer at ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions with extensive experience in wastewater treatment, sulphuric acid plants, and CO2 recovery processes.
Title
Marcel Gawenda holds the position of Senior Chemist and Process Engineer. He is currently engaged with ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions in various roles, particularly focusing on wastewater treatment within the HPPO/Polyol Plant sector.
Education and Expertise
Marcel Gawenda earned his Dr. rer. nat in Chemistry from Universität Duisburg-Essen, Standort Essen, where he studied from 1998 to 2008. He also holds a degree in Chemical Laboratory Work from Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg Marl und Haltern (HBBK), which he completed from 1995 to 1998. His educational background is supplemented by an Abitur from Josef-Albers-Gymnasium, Bottrop.
Professional Background
Marcel Gawenda began his career as a Chemical Laboratory Worker at MC Bauchemie Bottrop from 1995 to 1998. He then worked as a Student Research Assistant at Fraunhofer Umsicht Oberhausen for three years. Throughout his career, he has held various positions at ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions, including roles focusing on revamp studies for CO2 recovery using the Benfield Process, commissioning engineering for benzene scrubbing, and working on sulphuric acid plants. His international experience includes a significant stint as a Senior Chemist/Commissioning Engineer in the United Arab Emirates.
Work Experience
Marcel Gawenda's work experience is extensive and diverse. He served as a Senior Chemist at UHDE GmbH for five years, where he gained crucial experience in chemical processes. He has also worked in various capacities for ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions, focusing on wastewater treatment, sulphuric acid plants, and benzene scrubbing and distillation. Notably, he also conducted a revamp study on CO2 recovery and distillation using the Benfield Process.
Areas of Expertise
Marcel Gawenda possesses extensive expertise in wastewater treatment, particularly within the HPPO/Polyol Plant sector. His skill set extends to CO2 recovery, chemical distillation processes, and the operation of sulphuric acid plants. His roles have often encompassed commissioning engineering and process improvement studies, reinforcing his broad proficiency in chemical engineering and process optimization.