QIMA x MCG – PFAS Global Trends, Regulations and Solutions

Patrick Hoppe holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration and Engineering, specializing in Material and Process Engineering, from RWTH Aachen University. During his studies, he worked as a research assistant at several materials science institutes, gaining hands-on experience in the field. He completed his Master’s thesis at a strategic consultancy, focusing on the evaluation of regulatory frameworks relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. Following this, Patrick began his career as a product compliance consultant, where he has since gained extensive experience in regulatory compliance for industrial products—particularly in the areas of material and chemical conformity.

Philipp Brüning has been working in the testing industry for 13 years with expertise in consumer products, food, contaminants and chemical analysis. Philipp engaged in various positions in prominent testing institutes before joining QIMA and have rich experience in test method optimization, lab operation and chemical analysis. Philipp holds a PhD in Food Chemistry from Hamburg University.