Archives: Speakers.

Vangelis is a Chemist with an MSc in Polymer Science. After finishing his studies at the University of Greenwich he started his professional career as an R&D Scientist at ICI Paints and has moved to several R&D and commercial roles in various companies since. He has been employed by Banner Chemicals for 10 years now,… Read more »

Javier Raya has a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the Universidad Autónoma Barcelona. He has 20 years of experience in the coatings sector, in functions such as research, development and production. Its main lines of work include dispersants and rheology modifiers, as well as different surfactants and new ecological solvents. In 2010, he took over… Read more »

José Miguel Ortega has a degree in Chemistry from the University of Navarra. With extensive experience in the industrial sector, he joined Comindex team more than 14 years ago. He began his career as a Technical Sales Adviser in the North of Spain. However, 3 years ago, he was promoted to Technical Manager, a position… Read more »

Gabriel Ferrante is Technical Sales Manager for Sappi Valida. He is responsible for the global market development of Sappi’s Fibrillated Cellulose – branded as Valida – in industrial applications, including Coating, Constructions, Adhesives and more. Gabriel is a chemical engineer and has a master’s degree in in Rheology Engineering. Gabriel began his career as Patent… Read more »

Ph.D. in Physical Sciences. PhD in Engineering. More than 40 articles in international journals in the field of rheology, thermal analysis and polymers. 15 years at TA instruments

My name is Eren Elik. I’m Technical Solutions Leader in Coating Solutions Business Unit at Organik Kimya. I am responsible for technical service of water-based polymer emulsions for paints&coatings industry. I studied Chemistry (BSc) and Polymer Science (MSc) at the university. I am experienced in the application of  water-based 1K acrylic emulsions for decorative and… Read more »

Sara Pasquale is PhD in Organic Chemistry at University of Rome and a Research Chemist with more than 10 years experience in products design, applications and in technical service. She worked for 4 years in Supramolecular catalysis and metal-organic self assemblies first at University of Rome and then at ICIQ Tarragona as Research Associate. In… Read more »

Holds a degree in Chemistry by the University of Valencia, working as technician in the Automotive Laboratory at AIMPLAS since January 2021 and at the Physical-Mechanical Laboratory from April 2018 until December 2020. He has worked in the field of physical and mechanical tests on plastics and coatings, technical assistance in quality control of raw… Read more »

Dr. Eva Tejada studied Chemistry at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Afterwards she did a PhD in Material Science at the Spanish National Research Council. Since 2001 she is working in the coatings industry. In 2008 joined BayerMaterialsScience, now Covestro, where she is currently responsible for New Business Development for Wood Coatings.

Tom Berckmans has an Industrial Engineering degree in Chemistry from the University of Leuven. He has over 17 years of technical sales experience in various companies, closely working with R&D and Marketing to find the best solution for customers. With Cardolite he has been working for 7 years on several applications, mainly coatings, adhesives and… Read more »