Thomas GriesProf. Thomas Gries studied at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, and holds a degree in mechanical engineering and economics. After obtaining his doctorate in mechanical engineering, he worked from 1995 to 2001 at Lurgi Zimmer AG, Frankfurt am Main, in he Technologies for Fibers and Textiles department in a managerial capacity. Since 2001 he has been director of the Institute of Textile Technology (ITA) at RWTH Aachen University. Read More Read Less