Seeking a PhD position in coatings and/or (nano)composites

Chemical Engineer 2 R&D internships in industry

with a specialization in 4 research projects in academia
MEng/MSc
Materials Science & Polymers 1 entrepreneurial experience

Highly interested in developing 1 exchange semester

novel smart polymer-based 2 Erasmus
materials/surfaces 4 languages

Strong background in Rémy Fauche Extensive hard skills

polymers, formulations, coatings, Solid experimental abilities
composites, wetting, etc. Broad interpersonal skills
Rémy Fauche
e-mail: remy.fauche@gmail.com

Creative, proactive and multilingual Materials Engineer with strong technico-scientific skills acquired during multiple
internships in Research and Development. Experienced in interdisciplinary research through my recent master’s
thesis at KU Leuven. Particularly interested in developing novel polymer-based materials with tailored physico-
chemical properties and mechanical performance. Seeking a PhD position in coatings and/or (nano)composites.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 Experimental/theoretical background in coatings, composites, formulations, polymers, soft matter, wetting, etc.
 Proficiency in conceiving and demonstrating hypotheses, writing reports and giving presentations to experts
 Apparatus/techniques: goniometer, tensiometer, rheometer, UV curing, DSC, TMA, TGA, XRD, IR, NMR, etc.
 Software: DataPhysics SCA, ImageJ, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Origin, Mnova, Adobe After Effects, etc.

EDUCATION

2016-2020 Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry

National College of Chemical Engineering of Mulhouse (ENSCMu) – Mulhouse, France

▹ Year 4: Final year with a specialization in Materials Science and Polymers

➛ Master’s thesis on the Physical Chemistry of interfaces in composites – KU Leuven, Belgium
➛ Exchange semester – Juárez Autonomous University of Tabasco, Mexico (grade: 9.8/10)
◽ Investigated & reported the state-of-the-art on polymer-based biocomposites

▹ Year 3: 10-month industrial internship (sandwich year) in UV inkjet inks – AGFA, Belgium

▹ Year 2: In-depth lectures on Materials Chemistry, Polymer Science and Formulation

➛ Weekly lab projects (e.g. polymer synthesis) and research internship in Spain (Erasmus)
➛ Full-time student job as board member of a Junior Enterprise (HAC) alongside classes

▹ Year 1: General Chemistry courses on Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytics, etc.
➛ Weekly practical work (e.g. wettability of hydrophobic surfaces) and industrial internship
➛ Part-time student job at HAC alongside classes
➛ Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry – University of Haute-Alsace – Mulhouse, France
◽ Drafted & presented a review on ceramics used to filter and catalyse exhaust fumes

2014-2016 Two-year intensive course for the competitive examination to join an Engineering School
Preparatory classes: Edmond Perrier High School – Tulle, France

 Equivalent to a two-year university degree in formal and natural sciences (120 ECTS)
➛ Advanced courses (with all As) in Maths (A), Physics (A), Chemistry (A) and Engineering (A)
➛ Weekly lab work and 6-month investigation into anti-reflective coatings for glasses
➛ Mentored a few first-year students during my second year

2014 High School Diploma with upper second-class honours

Jean Lurçat High School – Saint-Céré, France

➛ Major in science (with all As): Maths (A), Physics & Chemistry (A) and Earth & Life Sciences (A)
WORK EXPERIENCE

Mar. – Aug. Master’s thesis – Department of Materials Engineering – KU Leuven, Belgium (supervisor: Prof. D. Seveno)
2020
➛ Thesis: simultaneous melting & spreading of thermoplastics on heated glass surfaces (e.g. fabrics)

 Studied the behaviour of polymers (matrix) during the manufacturing of composites (FRCs)
 Characterized the physico-chemical properties of interfaces: wetting, adhesion, etc.
 Measured the density of polymer melts (e.g. PP) by dilatometry & wetting

Aug. 2018 – R&D Intern (sandwich year) – Agfa-Gevaert – Antwerp, Belgium (supervisors: Dr. M. Retailleau & Ing. V. Courtet)
May 2019
➛ Applied research: effect of ink chemistry on the mechanical properties of UV-cured ink coatings

 Formulated UV inks, made/characterized coatings and produced wide-format prints

 Developed a low-cost varnish in record time via the conclusions of the research project
 Presented research to experts and provided training to qualified employees/interns

May – July Research Intern – Materials Chemistry Department – ICMM – Madrid, Spain (supervisor: Dr. B. Gómez-Lor)
2018
➛ Topic: synthesis of a new photocatalyst belonging to the class of porous organic polymers (POPs)

 Synthesized two distinct monomers followed by their polymerization (1H NMR analyses)
 Showed the promising photocatalytic properties of the new POP in hydroxylation of p-TBA

Nov. 2016 – Quality Manager / Project Manager – Horizons Alsace Chimie (HAC) – Mulhouse, France
Mar. 2018
➛ Student job: worked as board member of a Junior Enterprise that provides services to companies

 Managed the quality control process and updated multiple key performance indicators
 Supervised a 6-month project from A to Z as Project Manager (development of a detergent)

July – Aug. R&D Intern (first-year internship) – Peintures SOB – Biars-sur-Cère, France (supervisor: Ing. B. Jourjon)
2017
➛ Development project: substitution of hazardous cobalt-based driers in glycerophtalic paints

 Developed three functional anti-corrosive paints (solvent and water borne)

 Performed coating characterization (drying, hardness, glossiness, colorimetry, etc.)

LIVING & PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES

 French: C2 - native speaker
 English: C1 - fluent - TOEIC (03/2018): 860  Python: intermediate proficiency
 Spanish: C1 - fluent  Virtual Basic: fundamentals
 Dutch: xB1 - intermediate - ongoing courses at a CVO

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 Guest speaker at a Chemical Engineering Webinar (2021) held by the National Polytechnic College of Chimborazo (Ecuador):
shared my Erasmus and Research experience with 126 attendees (students, professors and graduates)
 Vice-president of a student association (2016-2018): supervised the partial restoration of the largest European dye collection
 Tandem language volunteer (2016-2017): helped an Argentinian student with improving her language skills in French
 Charity volunteer in a student club (2007-2011): handcrafted and sold various items to raise funds for charity

PERSONAL INTERESTS
 Travelling: personal development through several trips in Latin America over the period 2019-2020
 Cultural: language learning, reading, visiting art museums, cooking authentic dishes from around the world
 Sports: passion for adventure and cardio sports (hiking, running, off-road biking, badminton, etc.)

REFEREES
Available upon request