Hello Robin,

You've been at the Institute for a few weeks now and only know most of your colleagues in the VTR working group from the weekly online meetings. Although the breakfast meetings are not taking place at the moment, we would still like to get to know you better.

What attracted you to apply for the research topic "Consumables"? Have you had any previous experience with this topic?

I completed my bachelor's degree in chemistry at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences and then moved to Dresden to do a master's degree in chemical engineering at the HTW. I stayed true to my passion for chemistry and successfully completed my Master's thesis.

What is the "Consumables" project about?

The project is part of LaNDER³ and is managed there as impulse project 6 (IP 6). We want to use natural fibers in biodegradable disposable products. I am working on the formulation and in particular on the question of which binders can be used for this application. As the use as disposable tableware is planned, the surface must be modified so that it is resistant to hydrophilic/hydrophobic liquids.

The aim is to develop disposable products with sustainable recipe ingredients that have good resistance to water and/or oil during use and are fully biodegradable at the end of use.

Zittau is surrounded by beautiful mountains, lakes and nice neighbors. Have you had the opportunity to explore any of it?

I was born and grew up here - so I know the area very well. I like to get out and about with my dogs and explore the area. I like to go hiking or jogging around Lake O with my friends.

Quick question!

Coffee or tea? +++ Coffee

Black or white? +++ White

Order fanatic or chaotic?  +++ A bit of both

Mail or phone call? +++ Mail

Stadium or couch?  +++ It's all in the mix!

Mauke or mashed potatoes? +++ Mauke

Globules or aspirin?  +++ Neither; but seriously...globules???

Snooze or get up? +++ Get up

0.5 or 0.33? +++ Doesn't matter, the main thing is that it tastes good

Vegan sausage or no sausage? +++ No sausage

Sealed organic cucumber or plastic-free conventional cucumber? +++ Naturally plastic-free

Helmet or no helmet? +++ No helmet

Red or green? +++ Green

Beer or wine? +++ Depending on the moment and society

To go or to stay? +++ Stay

You've maneuvered your way diplomatically through the quick round of questions! :-) You probably won't be taking part in the obligatory round of "thermal sausage conditioning" on Thursday - but we look forward to having a coffee with you during the breakfast break soon!

Have fun exploring the "dishes of the future" and thank you for taking the time to answer our questions.

See you soon at the LaNDER³-Technikum Lukas & Anett