Dr.-Ing. Peter Schmittel

Managing Director

I am a PhD-qualified process engineer and a third-generation engineer. For more than 25 years, I worked in the chemical industry, including over 15 years leading the wastewater treatment plant and sewage sludge incineration facility at BASF SE, one of Europe’s largest and most technically demanding facilities of its kind. My expertise spans the entire wastewater and sludge treatment value chain, from mechanical and biological treatment processes to thermal utilization and energy recovery.

As Chair of a DWA Expert Committee and a member of the VDI (Association of German Engineers) for more than 35 years, I am committed to technical innovation, practical solutions, and clear, straightforward engineering communication.

Simply put, I am passionate about engineering.

M. sc. Hannah Mennecke

Bioprocess Engineer

In 2025, I graduated with a Master’s degree in Process Engineering, specializing in Bioprocess Engineering. Bioprocess Engineering I completed my Master’s degree in Process Engineering with a specialization in Bioprocess Engineering in 2025, continuing a family tradition of engineering into its fourth generation. My professional background lies in the field of... Data Analytics, Process Simulation and Machine Learning: methods that enable the evaluation and further development of technical concepts.