Christian Esbelin

Responsible for the development of an innovative and high performance chemistry, with potential use for a great variety of applications.

Team work with lots of different people: research and development, marketing, EHS...

Direct support of the application team, for the optimization of resins and manufacturing processes.

Line manager of a small team

As part of the Business Development Department (EBDT) for EAME, I am responsible for innovative projects involving the most advanced polyurethane materials.

From the development of new formulations, the understanding of complex Chemistry and physical parameters, to the study of market trends, this is a very diversified, complete and highly exciting job opportunity, in a multi-cultural environment.

Development of innovative release processes, aiming to improve the olfactory characteristics of fragrances in various kinds of fabric care products, and to enhance their substantivity with time.

Work in close collaboration with R & D, analytical labs and perfumers, and for leading industrial customers (Procter and Gamble, Unilever...). Technical support for the development of new products and formulations.

Research and development of innovative formulations based on inherently conductive polymers (doped polyaniline. Management of a research project dealing with conductive polyester gelcoats.

Active participation in the laboratory management: organization, management of apprentices, raw materials synthesis…

As part of a group of scientific interest, writing of a technical report on the technology of optical disks (CDs and DVDs), in order to understand the reasons of their ageing and degradation with time.

First laboratory experiments to assess reasons of ageing

Formulation and development of a new high performance epoxy resin for aerospace, along with its innovative process of application (Out Of Autoclave process).

Experience in the field of carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites. Management of a research program. Work in collaboration with marketing people, and in close partnership with leaders in the European aerospace industry.

Modifications of fibre sizes and coatings properties, thanks to the addition of nanoclays.

Autonomous management of a research project. Experience in glass fibre reinforced composites and formulation. Trained for technological survey, and for some innovation tools. Seminar of creativity

Study of the influence of atmospheric pollutants on elastomers weather ageing. Comparison between natural and accelerated ageing.

Use of databases, planning and management of a scientific project, bibliographic surveys

Alternately responsible for the stock management, and the preparation of homeopathic medicines.

Preventive management, work in the strict respect of deadlines, good manufacturing practice

Synthesis and conditioning of drugs. Training for quality procedures