studied in Hanover, obtained his PhD in London and Almería, and worked in the (bio)pharmaceutical industry in the Netherlands and Germany. His areas of expertise included analytical development, quality control, and method development and validation. Through his work with manufacturers of silica gel-based chromatography materials, he developed his knowledge of chromatography beyond the standard scope. He broadened his analytical expertise whilst working in a large microbiology laboratory. As Head of Quality Control at a pharmaceutical company, he established a QC laboratory. He combines broad analytical expertise, particularly in chromatography, with extensive GMP experience.