Monstreux, Walloon Region, Belgium
As a technology innovator and chemical engineer, I am passionate about developing new technologies & decarbonization pathways that enable the production of base chemicals and hydrogen with a low carbon footprint, high energy efficiency, and attractive economics. With a proven track record of success in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, I am adept at leveraging my technical expertise to drive impactful results.
• Direct management of 3 research engineers and >15 external researchers (Canada, France, Slovenia, Qatar, Netherlands, Belgium); • Development of R&D program with Hydrogen and CCU themes; • R&D portfolio >3 M€/y;
• Led five projects on production of green hydrogen and base chemicals with low carbon footprint, ensuring timely deliverables and legal compliance of project execution; • Analyzed existing and emerging technologies (technology watch/intelligence), estimated costs and potential business cases together with BU TotalEnergies; • Established and chaired a project consortium for EU funding (10 partners from different countries, budget 7 MEur); • Planned and executed IP protection strategy for projects with multiple parties around the world (Canada, France, Slovenia, Belgium), which led to 35 patent applications; • Supervised development of new catalysts (materials engineering, inorganic chemistry, catalysis), adaptation of materials of construction for new technologies; • Optimized process schemes for the technologies at R&D stage for production of base chemicals and green hydrogen (process engineering, chemical engineering);
Developed new MoDTC-type additives for automotive lubricants (energy efficiency, materials engineering, inorganic chemistry).
Prepared and investigated inorganic materials for hydrogen and hydrocarbon storage (materials engineering, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry).
• Led a project dedicated to rechargeable Li-ion, Na-ion and Mg-ion batteries and solid-state electrolytes (battery, energy storage, inorganic chemistry, materials engineering); • Discovered the solvation mechanism in Mg-ion batteries and opportunities for mitigation of air-sensitivity; • Established the methodology for preparation of high-purity Mg(TFSI)2 electrolytes.
Developed and studied Mo-based catalysts for conversion of CO, CO2 into methane and methanol and HDO of liquefied lignocellulose (catalysis, materials engineering, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering).