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Alexander Pelzer

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VP, Head of Research And Development at BRAIN Biotech AG
📍 Zwingenberg, Hesse, Germany

Alexander Pelzer is the VP and Head of Research and Development at BRAIN Biotech AG. A biologist with a Diplom from the University of Düsseldorf, he specializes in biocatalysis, protein engineering, and industrial enzyme technology. He is focused on developing bio-based solutions for industries like textiles, utilizing bioinformatics and AI to drive innovation.

Personally, Alexander is deeply motivated by contributing to a more sustainable world. This commitment is reflected in his lifestyle choices, which include eating a plant-based diet, conserving resources, and avidly cycling to work. He finds inspiration in natures ability to solve complex problems.

He has always been fascinated by natures diversity, from molecular processes to the immense scale of blue whales.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
VP, Head of Research And Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Zwingenberg, Hesse, Germany
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Sustainable Biosolutions
Driven by a personal and professional mission to apply nature's solutions to global challenges, contributing to a more sustainable world.
Enzyme Engineering
Considers the combination of gene scissors and enzyme engineering a powerful tool for developing novel biocatalysts and optimizing proteins for industrial applications.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
VP, Head of Research And Development
BRAIN Biotech AG
7-2018 - 1-2023
Unit Head Enzymes & Biocatalysts
BRAIN Biotech AG
7-2017 - 7-2018
Techplatform Head Tailor-made Biocatalysts
BRAIN Biotech AG
1-2014 - 3-2014
Postdoc
Forschungszentrum Jülich
10-2012 - 12-2012
Intern
AB Enzymes
In the press

Media appearances

Dr. Alexander Pelzer – Interview on BRAIN Biotech AG. Featured in Fibre2Fashion
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Key Leadership Appointments at BRAIN Biotech AG, Zwingenberg Site. Featured in Les Echos
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Education
2005 - 2009
Diplom
University of Düsseldorf
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