Expert

Director Plastic Pipes Development
Viega
www.viega.com

Christian obtained his engineering diploma and PhD from Aachen Technical University (RWTH Aachen). In his studies he already focused on material related matters in highly regulated areas, including medical devices.

In the plastics pipes field, he has been working with Hewing, Uponor and, since early 2009, Viega. He is responsible for most of Viega’s flexible and composite plastic pipe product developments.

Areas of expertise

Thermal aging, design and strength prediction of plastic and metal composite pipes.