Alexey Kirilin

Technology | Value | Innovation

Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands

About

Innovator and R&D project leader with a strong leadership and business skills. I have a demonstrated track of records in the chemical industry. Currently I lead a portfolio of projects focusing on the future cracking technology as part of Dow’s decarbonyzation and sustainability strategy. I have expertise in managing a complex project portfolio, catalysis and high-throughput experimentation. My responsibilities include leading a global cross-functional team, piloting, upscaling new technology, talent development, capturing IP and influencing IP strategy, and stakeholder management. My passion is to bring value to the company and people. I love helping people and business grow thru my skills and experience.

Experience

  • Dow (11 yrs 9 mos)
    • Reseach Scientst in Plastics, Specialty Packaging and Hydrocarbons R&D
      Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

      Part of business R&D organization. Responsibilities: - IP prioritization and monetization of IP portfolios - integration of reactor capabilities and high-throughput - advancement of critical business programs and decision making through experimental data and modeling

    • Research Scientist / Project Leader in Core R&D
      Sep 2022 - Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Steering Team Member of the Asian Diversity Network
      Dec 2016 - Dec 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo

      In this additional role(s), I am driving inclusion and diversity efforts for enabling talent development in the organization through providing opportunities to employees for networking, cultural and professional exchange and connection with the leadership. My contribution includes organization of events (up to 200 people), workshops, and sessions with leaders including senior company management engagement. I also serve as communication lead for the ADN Benelux chapter and drive the external engagement I&D efforts in the Benelux region including external engagement.

  • Åbo Akademi University (5 yrs 8 mos)
    • Researcher
      Nov 2013 - Oct 2014 · 1 yr

    • PhD student
      Mar 2009 - Nov 2013 · 4 yrs 9 mos

      PhD in industrial chemistry

  • Researcher/PhD student at N.D. Zelinsky Institute of organic chemistry
    Sep 2009 - Dec 2012 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Guest researcher at University of Wisconsin-Madison
    Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 · 3 mos

  • Trainee at Haldor Topsøe A/S
    Oct 2010 - Dec 2010 · 3 mos

    trainee visit to the R&D of Haldor Topsoe A/S