Management

Alexandra Baum (born 1975) is owner and general manager of Novanex.

since 2003

self-employed with textile interfaces, name changed to Novanex in 2008

2001 - 2003

Scientific assistant in interdisciplinary research project "EcoMtex - From the eco-niche to the ecological mass market in the field of needs ‘textiles’" at the Hannover University of Applied Sciences

1996 - 2001

Study of fashion design at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
with focus on design, technology and sustainability; interdisciplinary project work
Final examination: Diploma (Eco-Avant-garde: Collection und dissertation on recyclable textiles)

Guest lectures:

2010:

• "Innovative Textiles - Opportunities For Future Markets" at 4. Mitteldeutscher Kunststoffdialog

2009:

• INNtex Innovation Netzwerk Textil e.V., Workshop "Smart Textiles"
• IMB Cologne 2009
• Hannovermesse 2009, Techtransferzentrum

Guest lectures:

2010:

• ESMOD International Fashion School, Berlin

2009:

• Faculty of Design (Textile), Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design, Halle
• Fashion Patrons Summer Academy (Berlin)
• Department of Design (Textile), Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
• Faculty of Product Design, Bauhaus University of Weimar