Norbert Hampp completed his first Ph.D. in pharmacy in 1986 and completed his second Ph.D. in physical chemistry in 1992. He spent his post-doc time at the Institute of Semiconductor Technology of the FhG. In 1994, he accepted a position at the central research organization of Wacker-Chemicals dedicated to the acquisition of research and technology. Since 1995, he has held a chair as full professor of physical chemistry at the University of Marburg. He has authored more than 250 research papers and 19 patent families. His research is in the biopolymer field as well as laser-nanostructured surfaces.