Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium
Specialties: excellent communication skills with customers, fast learner, strong analytical mindset
Responsible for identifying, setting-up and managing a portfolio of long term projects (3-10 ys before market introduction) for the various business lines of the business unit. Depending on the stage projects are in (following the Stage-Gate approach), feed the innovation funnel, work out open innovation projects, define funded projects or ensure timely investment in pilot production. Responsible for IP and knowledge mgt, external funding and contract negotiations. Ensure balanced progress on technology, market and resource readiness of the project portfolio.
World wide manager of all Ge substrate related development teams in Belgium, China and USA.
Responsible for production (day to day operations), development (transition to larger diameter substrates) and research (ESA and EU research programs) for the plant in Olen, Belgium.
- IWT fellowship - Academic research on the "Spin-valve transistor". This is a magneto-electronic device that exploits the spin rather than the charge of an electron for its functioning - guidance of licentiate students.