GGTL LABORATORIES - Key Persons
thomas.hainschwang [at] ggtl-lab.org (thomas[dot]hainschwang[at]ggtl-lab[dot]org)
Dr Thomas Hainschwang's main specialisations are coloured and colourless diamonds - topics on which he has written his PhD (Type Ib diamonds) and his DUG (brown diamonds) at the University of Nantes and published numerous scientific articles. He's been continuously working on advanced research project on coloured diamond for decades. He is today recognised by his peers as one of the world's leading diamond specialists.
Franck Notari's main specialisations are coloured gemstones, especially sapphire, ruby, and emerald : he has a great experience in the identification of gem treatments and geographical origins. He is a senior lecturer at the university of Nantes for the University Diploma in Gemmology (DUG) . Moreover, Franck Notari conducts several geological and gemmological researches in Mogok, a place he has been visiting regularly for several years. He is also head of scientific research, gemmological studies and testing at the Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS) in Bangkok.