Xavier Lefevre

Senior R&D Engineer at CSEM

Neuchâtel, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

About

A highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher. A good communicator, problem-solving oriented and team player who thrives in challenging and creative settings. A diversity of skills and international background that would be a strong asset in a multidisciplinary environment. Experienced Research Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the building materials industry as well as in synthetic chemistry.

Experience

  • CSEM (Neuchâtel, Switzerland)
    • Senior Research And Development Engineer
      Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

      Nano-naterials and surface functionalization. Sensing and coatings

    • R&D Engineer
      Apr 2020 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs

      Nano-materials and surface functionalization. Sensing and coatings

  • Research Scientist at Saint-Gobain
    May 2016 - Apr 2020 · 4 yrs

    Physico-chemistry of cementitious materials Interaction organic-inorganic in cementitious materials Cement and admixtures chemistry Plaster chemistry Management of technicians and research studies

  • BNF Project Scientist at Cemex Research Group AG
    Nov 2015 - Apr 2016 · 6 mos

    Temporary contract Development and study of admixtures for improvement of cement performances Cement chemistry, admixtures chemistry

  • Postdoctoral Researcher at Université de Genève
    Apr 2014 - Jul 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Design and synthesis of new ligands for supramolecular chemistry Organic synthesis, catalysis, analytical chemistry Management of research studies Teaching assistant for practical courses Management of trainee students

  • Research Scientist at CEA
    Nov 2009 - Oct 2012 · 3 yrs

    PhD research project Protection and insulation of germanium for nanoelectronics Surface chemistry, organic synthesis of elaborated push-pull systems for organic electronics Management of trainee students Redaction of articles and a patent