Stephane Schaller Email & Phone Number

Avignon, Fr

Avignon, Fr

Le Pontet, Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur, France

Le Pontet, Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur, France

PURPOSEDevelop numerical simulation tools to study the behavior of refractory materials in their industrial environment. Assist glassmakers in the selection of refractory materials by finding the best compromise between investment costs, energetic efficiency and lifetime.AREAS OF EXPERTISE - Thermal behavior of glass furnace regenerators - Corrosion of fused-cast refractories in contact with glassKEYPOINTS - Several projects targeting Next-Gen furnaces (high-electrical boosting, hybrid and 100% e-furnaces) - Management of the Numerical Simulation Team (1 Engineer + 1 Engineer Apprentice) - Technical presentations in International Congresses (ICG, ESG Furnace Solutions, Glass Service Seminar on Furnace Design...) - Technical support for SEFPRO Sales & Marketing on specific topics

Cavaillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur, France

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

R&D:- Evaluation of raw materials and redaction of analyses reports- Optimization of PSD in order to maximize proppant pack's crush resistance and conductivity- Redaction of literature reviews targeting new potential applications- Design, implementation and realization of experiments to establish proofs of concept- Involved in the plant trial: monitoring of product properties during production and performances evaluation in labSales & Marketing Support:- Consolidation of testing data for Saint-Gobain products- Identification of relevant samples based on customer's needsEHS:- Team representative at the EHS Employee Committee- Member of the site's Dust Control Team

Cavaillon (France)

Technology review of proppants market- Develop understanding of market, competitors, products and manufacturing process- Gather, consolidate and analyze technical data for Saint-Gobain and competitors' products- Summarize and communicate results regarding Saint-Gobain products' performances and their positioning vs competitors' product

Cavaillon (France)

Study and characterization of ionically conducting ceramic materials for Lithium batteries (electrolytes)- Design SOP and perform impedance spectroscopy measurements- Analyze results of structural and chemical characterizations (SEM, EBSD, XRD, ICP)- Understand ion conduction mechanisms through the material- Identify structure-properties relationships- Design treatments and adapt process to increase final performances

L'Ardoise (France)

Stabilization of the chopping process for the production of WUCS (Wet Use Chopped Strands)- Stabilize the glass-fiber chopping process- Perform measurements of cutter head and cot wear- Analyze cutting defects and cutter head wear profiles- Optimize choppers’ parameters- Readjust quality control procedure: SOP update, implementation and follow-up of the Quality Control performance indicator

Master'S Degree, Materials Science And Engineering

Glass, Ceramics, Metals, Polymers and Composites Materials. Behavior, durability, physical and chemical properties of materials.

Bachelor'S Degree, Physics (Minor In Chemistry)

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum Mechanics & Structure of matter

Physics

Semester abroad