Brussels Metropolitan Area
PhD chemical engineer with over a decade of experience in industrial R&D and operations. Proven track record in catalysis, material synthesis, and laboratory management, with 14 peer-reviewed publications and 17 patent applications. Recognized for leadership, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about technology development and team growth.
- Managed a team of over 10 technologists across laboratory operations focused on high-throughput material synthesis, testing, and high-pressure pilots. - Allocated resources and prioritized technical programs within laboratory operations. - Served as the primary site contact for annual corporate budgeting and planning, with oversight of operational expenditure (OPEX.) - Coached and developed team members individually while sustaining overall team competency. - Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders and technology centers to align with shifting business portfolio priorities. - Served as a board member of the site safety committee. - Adhered to high standards in Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) and ensured operational integrity. Achieved zero recordable incidents thought the service period. - Navigated the team through a major corporate reorganization, including site relocation.
- Operated within global teams and engaged in cross-organizational collaborations. - Led multiple research programs focused on developing petrochemical catalytic processes. - Collaborated with European universities and coordinated postdoctoral research programs. - (Co-)Filed 17 patent applications, averaging more than two filings per year. - Served as a board member of ExxonMobil’s Active Materials IP team. - Participated as a board member of the materials committee responsible for identifying novel materials at ExxonMobil. - Held a board position with The Dutch Zeolite Association. https://katalyse.kncv.nl/dza - Coordinated activities in a high-throughput material synthesis laboratory.
- Operated within the Upstream department that supported Shell’s Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) plants on a global scale.
- Supervised a PhD program, seven MSc/BSc projects, and three undergraduate students on a daily basis. - Commissioned a high-throughput experimental setup for syngas conversion. - Collaborated with the industrial sponsor (Shell) and led postdoctoral research on the application of metal-organic frameworks in catalysis. - Led PhD research on the direct conversion of syngas to liquid fuels. - (Co-)Authored 14 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact ISI journals (H-index 14,) averaging approximately three publications per year. Publications include two journal cover features, one perspective paper, and a publication in Nature Communications.