Our Team

Dr. Thomas Wanner

Managing Director 

contact@isc3.org

Dr. Thomas Wanner studied chemical engineering/process technology at the Technical University of Clausthal Zellerfeld and earned his doctorate in development of new polymer materials at the Technical University of Munich which he rounded off by an Executive MBA at the Mediterranean Business School in Tunis. He began his professional career at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging in Freising at the department of material development where he was responsible for the development of polymers with novel functionalities. Since his time at GIZ, he has been responsible for topics such as business development, key account management, employment promotion, academic & vocational training, private sector development, water and wastewater management and infrastructure. He has worked in Germany and abroad and held positions as director operations, project leader, and business consultant.

Dr. Claudio Cinquemani

Director Science & Innovation 

+49 175 4413-883
claudio.cinquemani@isc3.org

"Sustainability drives innovation: As a passionate scientist with 15 years of progressive operational experience and business insight, I believe I am in the best position to make a positive impact as Director of Science & Innovation at ISC3."
Dr. rer. nat. Claudio Cinquemani studied Environmental Engineering in Germany, Spain and New Zealand. He additionally holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Claudio´s interest has always been in developing green and sustainable processes for industrial applications. Academic research in biochemistry and green solvents led to a position in industry, where he optimized polymer use for technical applications. Analyzing and fostering innovative ideas and entrepreneurs is his daily business. His hobbies include rock climbing and doing outdoor activities with his young family.

Oleg Ditkovskiy

Workstream Manager Science & Innovation 

+49 175 4476-486
oleg.ditkovskiy@isc3.org

Oleg Ditkovskiy studied Political Sciences and English Philology at the Universities of Heidelberg, Mannheim and Lancaster. In his final thesis he analysed the European chemical policy REACH. He has five years experience in chemicals management, regulations and communications as well as international development and public service. He contributed to the maintaining of the chemical conventions (Stockholm, Basel), created a classification system and a database for crop protection products, provided B2B-communication and advocacy in the field of chemical regulations in Bonn, Ludwigshafen and Brussels.

Jens Krol

Project Manager Capacity Building

+49 152 90022401
jens.krol@isc3.org

Jens Krol studied Biotechnology at Wageningen University in the Netherlands. He wrote his master-thesis about the conversion of cellulose into biofuels. He is passionate about chemistry, sustainability, and education and therefore he did his teacher training at the University of Amsterdam and subsequently worked as a chemistry teacher in a high school in Amsterdam. In 2015 he started working for GIZ as an education adviser in Afghanistan. Jens worked closely with science teachers and lecturers working in the north of the country. The aim of the project was to improve the conditions in teacher training centres. He joined the ISC3 in 2021 as an adviser in the field of Capacity Development and international cooperation. He works on the development of trainings, workshops, and pilots on Sustainable Chemistry topics like the circular use of plastics in construction and performance based business models.

Jan Patrick Paul

Intern

jan.patrick.paul@isc3.org

Jan Patrick Paul holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Bioeconomy at the Technical University of Munich. He is passionate about climate and environmental protection, and focusses in his studies on sustainable economic development and circular economy. Patrick will be assisting the ISC3 as an intern in Capacity Development, creating educational material and workshops on the topic of Sustainable Chemistry.

Kersten Ulrich

Intern

kersten.ulrich@isc3.org

Kersten Ulrich studied Chemistry in Bielefeld, Paris and Würzburg. During his studies he gained experience in acadamic research in different laboratories in Germany and Spain. After having completed his Master’s degree, he wants to complement his scientific education with insights on the transfer of knowledge and on the application of research outputs for sustainable development. Therefore, he will contribute to the work of the Science & Innovation team at the ISC3.

Christian Ruth-Strauß

Director Communications

+49 175 4473-892
christian.ruth-strauss@isc3.org

Christian Ruth-Strauss is a passionate professional with over ten years of experience in communications, campaigning, brand management, and project management. After studying sports science and communications in Cologne he has worked internationally in the chemical industry and in intergovernmental relations. His experience collaborating with federal ministries, industrial federations, and the media will support ISC3 to deepen its impact.

Anna Isabel Becker  

Director Policy

+49 175 4476-686
anna.becker@isc3.org

Anna Isabel Becker worked for several years in public affairs, political & strategic communication and campaigning on German national and European level. She studied European Studies and Political Sciences in Germany, Portugal, Austria and Australia. At the ISC3 she will contribute to the ISC3 mission promoting Sustainable Chemistry worldwide and will ensure that the broad range of international stakeholders from multiple sectors and levels are involved. Furthermore, Anna is engaged in increasing women representation in the public policy debate with the help of innovative online tools. With this experience she will also support the ISC3 “Gender and Sustainable Chemistry Initiative” and the growth of a network. Before joining the ISC3 Anna worked for a global communications consultancy.

Janina Haubenreißer

Communications Manager 

+49 175 3489-648
janina.haubenreisser@isc3.org

Janina Haubenreißer worked for nearly 20 years in various roles in marketing and Board Offices in an international chemical company. She attained her bachelor’s degree in business administration. She gained profound knowledge about the chemical industry and sustainability while organizing various high-level conferences, which prepared her for her new challenge: helping to lead ISC3 to success.  

Claudia von Heymann

Office Manager 

+49 175 4445-169
claudia.von.heymann@isc3.org

Claudia von Heymann worked for over 30 years as a bookseller and manager in the book trade before she wanted to learn something new and initiated a switch in her career: She passed the examination to become an office management assistant at the IHK (Industrie- und Handelskammer). At the ISC3 she now supports the directors "Science & Innovation" and "Policy & Communications" as well as the team at the headquarter in Bonn. She is also setting up an expert’s library for Sustainable Chemistry for the ISC3.  

Myra Rednoss

Communications Specialist

+49 1529 0027-489
myra.rednoss@isc3.org

Myra Rednoss studied Law and Economics at the University of Bonn and holds a Master of Law in International Law and Globalisation, with a focus on Human Rights from Maastricht University. She discovered her interest for chemistry, working for a European trade union focusing on the chemical and pharmaceutical network, as well as on health& safety for workers. With her experience in the field and on international projects, she will support the ISC3 in the communications department.

Amanda Abeysinghe

Intern

amanda.abeysinghe@isc3.org

Amanda Abeysinghe recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Economics. She has already completed an internship at the Umweltbundesamt, where she worked in the department for international chemicals management. It was at the Umweltbundesamt that she first came into contact with the topic of chemistry and sustainability and found it very interesting. Therefore, she is happy that she can continue to work and learn in this field during her internship at the ISC3. Here she supports the communications team.

Dr. Alexis Bazzanella

Director ISC3 Innovation Hub

+49 69 7564-343
alexis.bazzanella@isc3.org

Alexis Bazzanella studied Chemistry and received his PhD from Technical University Darmstadt. As Head of Research and Project Coordination at DECHEMA he has more than 15 years of experience in the initiation, implementation and management of research and innovation programmes and projects in the chemical sector on national and European level. He is author of several technology studies on energy/resource efficient and low carbon process technologies and has been member of the editorial and management team of the European Technology Platform on Sustainable Chemistry (SusChem).

Astrid Ewaz

Project Manager/Events ISC3 Innovation Hu

+49 69 7564-623
astrid.ewaz@isc3.org

Astrid Ewaz graduated from the faculty of Translation Studies, Linguistics and Cultural Studies at the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz as a conference interpreter and translator with the working languages Italian, English, and Brazilian Portuguese. She also holds a certificate in German legal language from the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen-Geislingen. Beyond working for international employers as an executive assistant and project manager in various industries, Astrid also founded her translation agency. Before joining ISC3, she worked in the international field as an Executive and Marketing Assistant, Project Manager, IT Responsible and Head of Administration. Most recently, Astrid worked in an EU-funded project supporting women entrepreneurs and women business angels.

Juanita Halblaub

International Relations ISC3 Innovation Hub

+49 69 7564-668
juanita.halblaub@isc3.org

Juanita Halblaub has an MBA as well as a certification as “CPPM - Certified Professional Project Manager" from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis. Her strong interest in Start-ups, international growth and new technologies led her to work as a consultant for economic development agencies, investment promotions as well as industrial parks and free zones from around the world. Her work included the generation of investment leads, the creation of programmes for Startups with the aim of transatlantic investment and innovation and the development of strategic partnerships with companies, government agencies and scientific institutions.
Juanita believes that entrepreneurs are bringing new ideas to the table, steering innovation, and generating change and economic growth.

Dr. Tom Felbeck

Innovation Manager ISC3 Innovation Hub

+49 69 7564-574
tom.felbeck@isc3.org

Tom Felbeck studied Chemical Engineering at the FH Münster and researched in the field of applied material sciences at the Institute for Optical Technologies. He worked at various research institutes, the University of Wroclaw, the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) in Berlin and the University of Aveiro. He concluded his Ph.D. in Chemistry in cooperation with the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität (WWU) Münster and travelled the world 2015/2016, visiting North & South America, Australia & New Zealand and Southeast Asia. In his professional role as interdisciplinary R&D Project Manager and Technical Sales Manager in the coating, nano & micro-structuring and film processing industry, he worked with customers, suppliers and external stakeholders.

In 2023, he concluded an intensive two month online course, Business Sustainability Management, at the University of Cambridge, paving the way for sustainability action.

Silvia Perez Hector

Start-up Relations and Communications Manager ISC3 Innovation Hub

+49 69 7564-667
silvia.perez-hector@isc3.org

Silvia Perez Hector graduated from the University of Applied Sciences in Darmstadt with a master's degree in Risk Assessment and Sustainability Management. Her strong interest in sustainable development led her to choose the interdisciplinary master's programme. Previously she earned bachelor's degree in Biomolecular Engineering from Technical University Darmstadt. Before joining ISC3, Silvia gained valuable experience in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development during her internship at GIZ in the Section Cooperation with the Private Sector.

Julien Rombourg

Intern

julien.rombourg@isc3.org

Julien Rombourg studied Management, Applied Politics and International Relations as well as Literature and Linguistics in Germany, France and Canada. He turned towards Sustainable Chemistry as part of his master’s thesis on the impact of European regulation on decarbonization strategies of the chemical industry. With his experience in international B2B-Marketing, he joined the Communication and Policy team for an internship.

Prof. Dr. Klaus Kümmerer

Director ISC3 Research & Education Hub

+49 4131 677-2893
klaus.kuemmerer@isc3.org

Prof. Dr. Klaus Kümmerer is full Professor of Sustainable Chemistry and Material Resources and director of the Institute of Sustainable and Environmental Chemistry at the public Leuphana University. His research and teachings are focused on Sustainable Chemistry, Sustainable Pharmacy, Material Resources, Aquatic Environmental Chemistry, and Time in Ecology and Sustainability. He is founding and chief editor of the scientific and peer reviewed journals Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy as well as Current Opinion in Sustainable Chemistry. Furthermore, he serves as associate editor of Chemosphere and Environmental Pollution. Klaus Kümmerer serves in many national and international committees and chairs the International Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference as well as the annual Summer School on Sustainable Chemistry of the ISC3.

Ann-Kathrin Amsel

Research Associate ISC3 Research & Education Hub

+49 4131 677-2905
ann-kathrin.amsel@isc3.org

Ann-Kathrin Amsel finished a training as a chemical laboratory technician and subsequently studied Environmental Sciences (B.Sc.) and Sustainability Science (M.Sc.) at Leuphana University Lüneburg. During her studies she specialized in environmental and Sustainable Chemistry and has gained experience in conducting inter- and transdisciplinary research. In her master thesis she worked with a combination of experimental and computational methods. At the ISC3 Research & Education Hub she investigates the potential of computational methods such as QSAR (quantitative structure–activity relationship) for the implementation of Sustainable Chemistry.

Dr. Dorota Bartkowiak

Coordinator Research ISC3 Research & Education Hub

+49 4131 677-2895
dorota.bartkowiak@isc3.org

Dorota Bartkowiak studied Chemistry at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań (Poland) and then attained her Ph.D. at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Before joining ISC3 her research was focused on organic, inorganic synthesis, nanomaterials and analytical chemistry. Environmental protection was always very important to her. She was involved in the organization of numerous symposiums, conferences and events to popularize science. She supports the Research & Education Hub with her multidisciplinary chemical knowledge.

Rebecca Holtmann

Coordinator Education ISC3 Research & Education Hub

+49 4131 677-1744
rebecca.holtmann@isc3.org

Rebecca Holtmann studied Chemistry at the university of Kiel. During her Ph.D. at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, she investigated the impact of UV radiation on structurally modified DNA nucleobases and elucidated the reaction and deactivation pathways of light-driven proton switches. Being a chemist today's great challenges linked to chemistry motivated her to join the ISC3. Working in the Research and Education Hub now gives her the opportunity to actively contribute to a more sustainable future by further embedding Sustainable Chemistry and related topics in the academic curricula and research.

Karen Kratschmer (EDA)

Office & Event Management ISC3 Research & Education Hub

+49 4131 677-2894
karen.kratschmer@isc3.org

Karen Kratschmer is a European Management Assistant and studied at the EBC Hochschule (University of Applied Sciences) Hamburg. She has a long working experience in office management as well as in organizing fairs and conference.

Dr. Detlef Schreiber

Head CAPCI

Dr. Detlef Schreiber is the Head of the Project CAPCI (Climate Action Programme for the Chemical Industry). He was the Head of the Section Environmental Policy at GIZ. He has more than 30 years of experience in the area of environmental policy, climate, geosciences and resource management in Germany / Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. From 2001-2007 he was a senior advisor in the Technical Cooperation project “Competitiveness and Environment”, MERCOSUR-Germany. From 2008-2015, he was the Head of Competence Centre Environmental Policy, Resource Efficiency and Waste Management at GIZ where his work focused on international cooperation with developing countries and emerging economies on the green economy, environmental economics, resource efficiency and related issues.

Sarah Andreas

Junior Advisor

Sarah Andreas is working in the CAPCI project with the aim of providing knowledge, information and best practices on greenhouse gas mitigation from developing countries. She is currently still pursing her PhD in the field of continuous production of nanoparticles for biosensors. Which she did in a research cooperation with a university in Spain.

Paola Bustillos

Climate and Sustainable Chemistry Advisor

+49 228 4460-4897
paola.bustillos@giz.de

Paola Bustillos is a chemical engineer, she has completed her master's studies at the Trier University of Applied Sciences in Germany in eco-efficiency, as well as postgraduate studies in environmental management and cost reduction in industry at the University of Saarbrücken in Germany. She has more than 20 years of professional experience in international cooperation projects related to climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, energy efficiency and environmental protection in Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Ghana, Thailand, Vietnam and Germany.

Ezequiel Gaspes

CAPCI - Coordinator Argentina

Ezequiel Gaspes is a biologist, and he has extensive professional experience in the area of climate change and the chemical sector, as well as key actors in the public and private sector, so his experience contributes considerably to the achievement of concepts and products required.

Pimpilas Nuntiphon

CAPCI - Coordinator Thailand

Pimpilas is a development worker who has background on environment. She has been working with GIZ since 2005, starting from the Tsunami rehabilitation programme, chemical risk management, bioplastic, waste-to-energy, sustainable consumption and production as well as mitigation actions of climate change under Thai-German Climate Programme. Besides that, she has experience working in the trilateral programme between Thailand and SEA countries on the topic of TVET, sustainable agriculture, good governance of supreme suit and access to affordable and high quality of medicine. Nevertheless, she supports the capacity building programme as trainer / co-trainer in the topic of effective design and planning as well as result-based management (RBM).

David Zerres

Intern

David Zerres is finishing his Bachelor´s degree in Environmental Engineering at HS Bremen, Germany. In April 2023 he started with GIZ as an intern, with the aim of supporting the CAPCI team with his knowledge about green hydrogen.