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Our History

aromaLAB GmbH was founded in 2006 as an independent company from the Department of Food Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich. Some areas of our analytical services are accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, and the synthesis department is certified according to DIN EN ISO:9001. We have been a member of the Tentamus family since 2016.

The company has grown in line with the demands of our large international customer base and has simultaneously built a team of experts in aroma analysis. From the very beginning, our employees have continuously developed their skills through internal and external training courses. The expertise of our team enables us to respond to our customers' needs in a personalized manner.

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Our Mission:
Our analytical services are based on the motto: “Always follow your nose” –
with scientific precision, many years of experience and passion for your product

About Us

Dr. Monika Christlbauer

CEO
With aromaLAB since: 2015
Monika Christlbauer

Education: After completing her training as a chemical laboratory technician, Dr. Monika Christlbauer studied food chemistry and subsequently earned her doctorate in food chemistry at the Department of Food Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich. Prior to joining aromaLAB, Dr. Christlbauer worked very successfully for many years as a senior flavor chemist and project manager for a leading international Swiss FMCG company in R&D and operations.

Responsibilities: Customer service, project planning, finance, analytics (sensory)

Dr. Christina Schmid

Head of Laboratory
With aromaLAB since: 2017
Christina Schmid

Education: Dr. Christina Schmid studied food chemistry and subsequently obtained her doctorate from the Chair of Food Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich.

Responsibilities: Internal organization, analytics (instrumental and sensory)

Dipl. Ing. Olivia Sumser

Head of Quality Management & Authorized Representative
With aromaLAB since: 2017
Olivia Sumser

Education: Olivia Sumser studied brewing and beverage technology at the Technical University of Munich/Weihenstephan.

Responsibilities: : Quality management, quotations and procurement, accounting, approval procedures

Dr. Veronika Greger

Senior Scientist
With aromaLAB since: 2007
Veronika Greger

Education: Dr. Veronika Greger studied food chemistry and subsequently earned her doctorate from the Department of Food Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich. She also passed the Second State Examination at the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety.

Responsibilities: : Analytics (instrumental und sensory), support QM

Dr. Johanna Grimm

Deputy Head of Laboratory / Technical Lead Instrumental Analysis
With aromaLAB since: 2018
Johanna Grimm

Education: Dr. Johanna Grimm studied food chemistry and subsequently earned her doctorate from the Department of Food Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich. She also passed the Second State Examination at the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety.

Responsibilities: : Analytics (instrumental and sensory), maintenance of measuring instruments

Dr. Michael Cappi

Head of Synthesis
With aromaLAB since: 2008
Michael Cappi

Education: Dr. Michael Cappi studied chemistry and subsequently received his doctorate from Imperial College, Cambridge University.

Responsibilities: Customer service synthesis, online shop, organic synthesis

Dr. Laura Berbel Miñano

Synthetic Chemist
With aromaLAB since: 2023
Laura Berbel Miñano

Education: Dr. Laura Berbel Miñano studied chemistry and subsequently obtained her doctorate at the Department of Organic Chemistry at the University of Leipzig.

Responsibilities: : Customer service synthesis, online shop, organic synthesis

Dennis Freer

Associate Lab Technician
With aromaLAB since: 2024
Dennis Freer

Education: Dennis Freer completed his training as a chemical-technical assistant at the Dr. Erwin Elhardt Chemistry School in Munich.

Responsibilities: Organic synthesis

Adrijana Krasnić

Associate Lab Technician
With aromaLAB since: 2023
Adrijana Krasnić

Education: Adrijana Krasnić completed a Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology from the University of Pozega (Croatia)

Responsibilities: Analytics (instrumental)

Saad Siddique

Lab Technician
With aromaLAB since: 2021
Saad Siddique

Education: Saad Siddique completed a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology at the University of Magdeburg

Responsibilities: Analytics (instrumental and sensory)

Dr. Daniel Langos

Head of Sensory Training
With aromaLAB since: 2023
Daniel Langos

Education: Dr. Daniel Langos studied food chemistry and subsequently obtained her doctorate from the Chair of Food Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich.

Responsibilities: Sensory training,  instrumental analytics

Stephanie Thielecke

Head of Purchasing & Administration of Synthesis
With aromaLAB since: 2011
Stephanie Thielecke

Education: Stephanie Thielecke completed her training a a state-certified  chemical engineer.

Responsibilities: Purchasing, logistics, customer service synthesis, support QM

Marlies Aufinger

Assistant of Administration
With aromaLAB since: 2023
Marlies Aufinger

Education: Marlies Aufinger completed training as a medical assistant and a geriatric nurse.

Responsibilities: : Assistance, Shipping

Johannes Forster

Associate Scientist
With aromaLAB since: 2025
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Education: Johannes Forster studied food chemistry at the FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg and passed the state examination there.
Responsibilities: Analytics (instrumental and sensory)

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