Innovation and technology leader specialising in sustainable new product and process development in the minerals, speciality chemicals and sustainable materials industries
20 significant new products
Named as inventor on ~40 patent families
~30 external research papers
Editor of 2 technical books
Specialties: Product development (micro and nano materials, paper, specialty chemicals, oilfield, polymers, paints),
Mineral processing (kaolin, GCC, PCC, mica..),
Mineral process chemicals (dispersants, flocculants, biocides),
Surface chemistry,
Technology management,
Project management,
Project portfilio management,
Idea generation,
R&D coordination,
Technology implementation and transfer,
Staff selection, development and motivation,
IP development (new products, patent clearance),
Regulatory clearance
Acquisitions,
Open innovation