About Us – Team & Scientific Background
Dr. Tillmann Viefhaus holds a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Stuttgart. For over 25 years, he has been a pioneer in the application of Raman and IR microspectroscopy for industrial, scientific, and cultural heritage applications.
His expertise spans:
- Organometallic and inorganic chemistry (Schlenk technique, solid-state synthesis)
- Physical chemistry (solid oxide fuel cells, solid-state NMR)
- Organic chemistry (ionic liquids, reaction mechanisms)
- Corrosion science and failure analysis (FMEA)
- Geoscience and mineral characterization
- Industrial process diagnostics (automotive, energy)
- Cultural heritage conservation
- Forensic trace analysis – non-destructive identification of ignitable liquids, organic residues, and unknown substances at crime scenes
- Development of portable, field-deployable Raman systems for real-time material identification
As a fellow of the federally funded EXIST program, he developed advanced Raman-based analytical methods at the Institute of Mineralogy and Crystal Chemistry, University of Stuttgart — initially for materials science and cultural heritage. Building on this foundation, and drawing from practical experience in forensic casework, he has since extended these methods to forensic trace analysis, where rapid, non-destructive, on-site identification of evidence is critical.
Since 2011, as head of ViefhausAnalytik TGU, he has offered customized, non-destructive material analysis — now applied across industry, research, and public safety. His work bridges scientific rigor with real-world impact, from automotive quality control to criminal investigations.
He is also the developer of custom software solutions for spectral data evaluation and database-driven material identification.
email: tillmann.viefhaus [at] viefhausanalytik.com
Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Massonne - Founding Scientific Mentor (until 2015)
Prof. Dr. Massonne studied chemistry and earned his PhD in geology. He served as head of the Institute of Mineralogy and Crystal
Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart and was the mentor of the EXIST program.
As chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of ViefhausAnalytik TGU, he provided strategic guidance until 2015, ensuring the scientific rigor and innovation of the company’s analytical services.