Erik Hasenfus

Erik has been with Boehringer Ingelheim in Biberach an der Riß, Germany, for over ten years. He holds a Master’s degree in Biopharmaceutical Technology from Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) in Giessen. With a background spanning laboratory work and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), Erik has supported the optimization of both production and development processes through engineering-driven approaches. In previous roles as a project engineer, his work focused on scale-up activities, CFD simulations, and plant modeling. In his current role as a scientist, he develops digital clones of production facilities to improve efficiency, capacity, and decision-making. His contributions include developing models for debottlenecking, facility fit, and cost analysis, as well as integrating sustainability considerations during early product development.