Dr. Sabrina Behnke holds a BSc in Water Sciences from the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany and a PhD in Microbiology from Montana State University. During her graduate studies, she investigated microbial biofilms in water distribution systems at the Center for Biofilm Engineering in Bozeman, MT, where she collaborated with multinational consumer goods companies. Dr. Behnke then joined Reckitt Benckiser as an R&D microbiologist, supporting EPA claim substation for disinfectant household products. Additionally, she held roles in Personal Care Formulation Innovation and Technology Scouting. In 2018, she switched from the manufacturers to the supplier’s side of the industry as a Global Product Manager for Symrise where she managed a portfolio of Multifunctionals and Preservatives. Today, Dr. Behnke is an Associate Business Director for biopolymers and preservatives with TRI-K Industries.

She was the chair of the PCPC Microbiology Committee from 2021 to 2023 and is currently co-chair of the Microbiome Task Force within the Microbiology Committee.