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Patent strategy analysis role and product development of an antimicrobial textile quaternary silane based concentrated formulation leading to stable alkaline dilutions of it•Developed a water based non-acidic stable silane quat antimicrobial formulation which got commercially launched. Development of alternate products to replace existing active technologies such as silver for the European market in plastic additives. Innovation project on inorganic free radical generators as antimicrobials for use as plastic additives.

Reinach

Leading and delivering on new formulation projects addressing customer and community needs in the field of personal care and pest controls including the use of natural actives. •2 patent application; 2 successful formulations developed: insecticide spray and mosquitos repellent skin care lotion.

Leading and delivering on numerous innovation projects addressing local customer needs for Dow Microbial Control (DMC) globally: cost reduction, stability improvement projects, new formulations.•Developed new processes: recipient of The Technology Center Award for the development of Non Milled Paste (2012).•Developed over 20 new formulations with a market implementation rate above 50%. Successfully launched two formulations in 2016 in EMEA and Asia.•Impacted very significantly DMC profitability through actives stability improvements and cost reduction projects of some key current DMC formulations.•Developed and patented formulations containing isothiazolinones that are globally compliant with indirect food contact regulations/recommendations.

Started up a microbiological laboratory in Horgen-Switzerland with supervision of technical staff till 2006. Technical Service Engineer for DMC across key markets. Engineer tailor-made innovative solutions to solve customer problems.•Set up laboratory including High-Throughput testing techniques for microbiology.•Introduced benzisothiazolinone active and formulations in DMC portfolio.•Developed and successfully launched the first DMC biocide blends.•Discovered and patented a low emission technology used for several biocide actives.•Throve for simplicity and agility: identified bottlenecks and found solutions to increase productivity in the laboratory.•Introduced a 2+1 industrial hygiene and in-can preservation approach in paints and strengthened partnership with major paint customers.•Managed technical service in key markets such as gas & oil, water, paper, high level disinfection, animal biosecurity, in-can preservation till 2005 and as 2005 strong focus on paints, latex and general preservation in Europe/MEAF.

Household and Personal Care (HPC), New Business Development Project Leader, Technical Service & Development EngineerEvaluated HPC trends and created solutions for customer needs through the management of large project initiatives with external partners. Provided technical support to strategic HPC accounts for Dow Performance Products: oxygenated solvents, polyglycols, surfactants and chelants.•Received Dow Special Achievement Award (1999) for work in the field of softeners.•Managed ten patent applications in the field of polyglycols, cleaners, surfactants, softeners and enzyme stabilization in liquids.•Developed two household formulations for a large soaper, which have been launched across Europe. Innovative solution and sustainable large business since 1994.•Increased the penetration of specific Dow products at various HPC customers.•Originated and developed large scale projects with projected Net Present Value 10 years in excess of $ 25 millions in the field of softener/cationic surfactants and enzymes use in liquid formulations.

European Technical Center – Belgium

Product development manager in the field of liquid laundry detergents with supervision of up to four technicians.•Developed a low staining brightener and a new protease for heavy duty liquids (HDLs).•Developed and patented new space efficient technologies to stabilize enzymes cocktail including proteases in HDL’s. Enabled the introduction of a new enzyme class in HDL’s. Seven granted patents.•Improved cleaning efficiency of HDLs through introduction of new builders and greasy cleaning technologies.•Originated process/tool to decrease cost/optimization cycle time in product development.

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Ph.D, Physical Chemistry

D.O.E Radiation Laboratory South Bend, IN - U.S.A. Thesis on Solar Energy storage: “Reaction models for photochemical water cleavage.

Engineering Degree, Chemistry And Chemical Engineering

Bachelor, Mathematics, Physics And Chemistry