Guido Bramante

Principal Research Scientist Polyurethanes EMEAI, Composite R&D, Wind Pultrusion SME

Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

About

Chemical engineer with 18+ years of international experience in product design, process research and product/process optimization. Project leader with demonstrated exceptional skills on identifying technical gaps, leading research programs and tailoring product offerings in key areas for bussiness growth. Deep crtitical thinking, proficiency on experimental design and data analisys coupled with clear technical reporting are areas of proven exceptional strength. Demonstrated good people mamagement skills on leading cross-functional teams to succesfully implement technology platforms in the market. Consistently delivered at high performance level in multinational companies. Working experience (more than 3 month assigments): Argentina, US, Taiwan, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Germany.

Experience

  • Dow (22 yrs 6 mos)
    • Principal Research Scientist EMEA
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • Sr. Research Scientist Dow Polyureathanes EMEAI
      Jun 2017 - Jun 2023 · 6 yrs 1 mo

      Correggio R&D Center, Italy. SME Carbon Fiber Polyurethane Pultrusion for wind blades spar caps, Process Research and Development, Complex composite mechanical testing (static and dynamic), NDT analisys, material structure-properties relationship. Wind Applications. Leader of cross-fuctional international teams for new product market implementation. Familiar with most material science analytical techniques: SEM, DMTA, OM, FTIR, GPC, TGA, Xray, elemental analisys, LPC among others.

    • Research Scientist Dow Polyurethanes
      Oct 2010 - Jun 2017 · 6 yrs 9 mos

      Correggio R&D Center, Italy. PU chemistry and composites, PU formulation science and Pultrusion Processing, Polyurethane Pultrusion Global SME, Project Leader for new product introduction, CTQ's definition, experimental design, product performance validation at internal-external facilities, creation of external network of labs and universities in Europe. Statistics, mesurement system assestment, new product qualification process, composite testing lab set up and start up, equipment specification and normative compliance.

  • Process Engineer/Run Plant Engineer at DuPont
    Jan 1996 - May 2002 · 6 yrs 5 mos

    Du Pont Argentina S. A. LYCRA, Mercedes Plant, Buenos Aires Argentina Process Engineer responsible for LYCRA(R) continuous polymerization unit Nylon 66, Berazategui Plant-Buenos Aires Argentina Process engineer responsible for Nylon 6,6 solid phase reaction process, extrusion and melt spinning. Du Pont Argentina S.A. Nylon 66, Berazategui Plant-Buenos Aires Argentina 1996 - 1998 Title: Trainee