Name:	Dr. Engin Bagda
Company: Address:	Dr. Robert-Murjahn-Institut GmbH Research Institute for Coating Materials, Facade Systems and Healthy Living Industriestraße 12 64372 Ober-Ramstadt Germany	Tel.: +49 6154 71 278   Fax: +49 6154 71 559 E-mail: engin.bagda@dr-rmi.de Website:www.dr-rmi.de

Short Profile of the Person:
Dr. Engin Bagda is born 1946 in Ankara/Turkey. After the study of chemistry in Heidelberg he makes his PhD 1971 at the Forschungsinstitut für Pigmente und Lacke e.V. in Stuttgart. 1977 he starts working at Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke. Since 2005 he is head of the Dr. Robert-Murjahn-Institut (Research Institute for Coating Materials, Façade System and Healthy Living). He is active in different national and european standardization works.

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Objective of the Dr. Robert-Murjahn-Institute
The Dr. Robert-Murjahn-Institute (RMI) performs scientific studies in the fields of coating materials, facade systems, thermal insulation and building protection and investigates aspects of health and the environment. The objective of the RMI is to scientifically solve topical problems in its working field for the benefit of its clients. Furthermore, the RMI will support overarching interests in the industrial sector through public relations and cooperation with public bodies.

History
The RMI was founded in 2005. Originating from the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke, the experience at the RMI is fostered by direct contact with development and production units as well as with applicators and consumers.

It was named in honour to Dr. Robert Murjahn. He was a chemist wholeheartedly and has produced many pioneering innovations. These include the emulsion paint technology, which he developed in 1936 and which is today state of the art throughout the world. We feel committed to his pioneering spirit.