Michael Stanko studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Wroclaw and the University of Duisburg-Essen and is working in plastics technology since 10 years. After his time as a research assistant at the Chair of Plastics Technology at the Technical University of Dortmund, he is currently working as business development manager in the plastics and rubber division at Brabender GmbH & Co. KG where he is responsible for the development of new business opportunities.