nova-experts (re)introduced: M. Sc. Pauline Ruiz

M. Sc. Pauline Ruiz joined the nova-Institute in April 2020 and is part of both the Sustainability and the Technology & Markets departments. With her background in polymer science, Pauline supports the nova-institute conducting ISO Life Cycle Assessments for renewable chemicals and materials. Moreover, technology scouting, market research and feedstock analysis, with a focus on bio-based and CO₂-based chemistry, round her activities at nova. 

In this context, she currently takes part in several national and international research projects (e.g., CHAMPION, WaterProof, and TANIPU) as well as in consulting for the industry. Pauline has given national and international presentations, and is regularly involved in workshops on her focus topics. She has authored and co-authored several nova publications:

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂) as chemical feedstock for polymers – technologies, polymers, developers and producers
• BioSinn – Products for which biodegradation makes sense
• Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2022-2027
• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) as Feedstock for Chemicals, Advanced Fuels, Polymers, Proteins and Minerals – Technologies and Market, Status and Outlook, Company profiles

Background and Expertise

Pauline is trained as a chemist and holds a master´s degree in polymer engineering from the European School of Chemistry, Polymers and Materials Science (ECPM) which belongs to the University of Strasbourg (France). Beside her education, she collected several years of industrial experience in project management and research and development in companies from various fields including the coating and rubber industries.

Source

nova-Institut, press release, 2023-07-24.

Supplier

nova-Institut GmbH

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