Groninger
Head of Research and Development
Dr. Semmler joined Groninger in 2012, first serving as Senior Manager Pharmaceutical R&D, driving developments in siliconization detection & optimization, machine vision, sensor solutions and gas plasma decontamination barrier systems for isolator syringe tub transfer, and since May 2016 as Director R&D pharmaceutical machinery, where his responsibilities include strategic R&D, technical developments and technology scouting. Before Groninger he served in different managing positions in the technology transfer and science-to-business operations with a strong focus on medical and pharmaceutical applications. He earned a PhD in Plasma Technology and holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering from Ruhr University Bochum.