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Harlow, England, United Kingdom

Harlow, England, United Kingdom

-Technical leader of projects related to the incorporation of bio-based monomers in aqueous emulsion polymerisation polymer synthesis. -Delivery of prototypes for product development in collaboration with internal customers to increase our portfolio of products with sustainability benefits. (Enhanced or improved performance, lower carbon footprint, increased bio-based content)-Responsible of optimisation and creation of new methods and processes within the Technology Platforms and External Innovation teams of the R&D department. Line Manager of two Chemists. -Collaboration in the Decarbonisation Strategy project. Development of initial mathematical tool to model scenarios to achieve our Scope 3 upstream decarbonisation targets (according to the SBTi)

Harlow, Inglaterra, Reino Unido

-Synthesis and analysis of latexes through emulsion polymerisation using bio-based monomers.-Characterisation and application testing of polymers for coatings and adhesive applications.-Synthesis and analysis polymers for oil and gas applications-Responsible of developing the initial Life Cycle Assessment internal capabilities for the company. Use of LCA Sphera, GaBi software. Development of initial approach to deliver the Product Carbon Footprint for the product portfolio of different divisions and business units.-Creation of didactic material for initial training of staff regarding Sustainability Concepts. The purpose was to increase the capability of our staff to hold Sustainability conversations and achieve our 2030 Sustainability targets.-Development of a Voice of the Customer methodology focused in ESG to help the develop the sustainability strategy for one of the company divisions.ESG related conversations with customers to align R&D strategies within the company.

Montpellier Y Alrededores, Francia

Organic synthesis of biobased monomers for emulsion polymerization.Formulation, synthesis and characterization of latexes for coatings applications.Experience in NMR Spectroscopy, IR and Real Time FT-IR, Size exclusion Chromatography, Thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry (TGA and DSC).Research work presented in different international events such as the IPCG (International Polymers and Colloids Group) in Singapore 2019, European Polymer Federation, Greece 2019, International Symposium on Green Chemistry, France 2019.

Research project: Development of a superabsorbent polymer as raw material for the cosmetic products. Supported by the National Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT).Give technical advice and/or solution for any issue during the manufacturing process of cosmetic products.Formulation development of personal care products.

Research project: Design of multiple hydrogen-bond arrays in order to modify and tune the interaction between supramolecular building blocks.Training in Organic Synthesis, NMR Spectroscopy, IR and Mass Spectrometry.

Development of silica containing latexes for exterior coating.Execution, monitoring and characterization of synthesis reactions.Measurement of properties as pH, density, particle size, residual initiator, percent non-volatile, mechanical stability and haze.

Doctor Of Science

Doctor Of Science, Chemistry

Master Of Science - Ms, Advanced Spectroscopy In Chemistry

Master Of Science - Ms, Advanced Spectroscopy In Chemistry

Bachelor'S Degree In Chemistry, Organic And Organometallic Chemistry