Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Research Chemist with 5 years of experience in heterogeneous catalysis. Expert in synthesis and testing of inorganic solid catalysts for valorisation of biomass into industrial chemicals (esters, HMF, furfural and furan compounds). Competent in chromatography, spectroscopy and thermal analysis techniques. Patented a catalyst for biodiesel production, published six scientific articles and collaborated along with Progalectric S.L. in the scaling-up project of the patent. Moreover, I gained project manager and communication skills in following jobs, where I have dealt effectively with customers, suppliers, bids and contracts. Currently working as a R&D Technician at PC department at CIN Valentine SAU, developing waterborne and solvent base formulas. This position not only enables me to keep me abreast of new painting technologies and production, but also optimizes PC formulas on field at customer's facility Moreover, I collaborate with the Chemical Institute of Sarriá (IQS) in several Painting & Coating courses, keeping me at the forefront of the Industry. Passionate about outdoors sports and traditional Mediterranean cuisine, constantly looking for old grandma’s recipes, which bring me back memories, from the earth-to-table. Email: [email protected] Protective Coatings | Automotive Industry | ISO 12944 | Polymer Chemistry | Colour Science | DSC | Paints | Coatings | Chromatography | Spectroscopy | Chemist | R&D | PC
• Development & Optimization of solvent base PC formulas • Design, plan and report technical projects, scientific experiments and coating systems • Coating application using Air Spray, Airless and Plural-Component • Homologation of Coating Systems according to ISO 12944 • Technical support (approval testing, claim investigation, factory scale-up production) • Customer field support of the PC formulas at customer's facility • Support QC department of incoming raw material supply and finished products • Update on new technologies through literature, conferences and liaison with raw material suppliers
• Developed colour formulations according customer requirements • Prepared and measured coloured paint samples to support the development of new products • Verified and updated colour tint recipes records and tinting machinery • Designed, implemented and standardized colour measurement procedures • Created, implemented and provided training on Global Colour Management Systems
Provided technical support in spectroscopy and chromatography techniques meeting customers' requirements (HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, FT-IR, Raman, Dissolution Test, CD).