Thorsten Felder is leading Momentive’s global “Technology Intelligence and Scouting” group as well as the “Corporate R&D Coatings” team. He has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University Bonn, Germany and did postdoctoral research at the Technical University of Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Dr. Felder has more than 10 years experience in the development of silicone-based products, ranging from silicone composites to functional and protective coatings. Part of his research is done in close collaboration with external partners from academia and industry.