Galahad O'Rourke

Postdoctoral Researcher @ Ku Leuven

Flemish Brabant, Belgium

With my experience (PhD-Postdoc) at the university in Bioscience Engineering and my research towards plastic recycling and biomass valorization, I have learned to fully develop new research concepts into practice and contribute to industrial applications (i.e. upscaling). I am a creative researcher and able to handle multiple projects with a lot of flexibility. Science communication is a joy to me, and I presented my research results already at multiple international conferences. I have a strong interest in new technology and engineering. I am currently looking for new challenges in engineering across multidisciplinary fields and to gain knowledge in this profession to help and make an impact on society.

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Consultant (Specialist)2 - 5 years

Project / Program Manager< 2 years

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Language

Native English

English

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Dutch

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French

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Work experience

Since 2016

Postdoctoral Researcher @ Ku Leuven

01 November 2024 -

Leading innovative research in sustainable chemical fuel from plant-based oils and collaborative projects with industry stakeholders.

PhD Researcher @ Ku Leuven

01 October 2019 - 01 November 2024

Main research involves solvent dissolution of PUR adhesives in multilayer packaging and biomass valorization.

Production Planner @ Axalta coatings

01 July 2018 - 01 September 2018

Production schedule follow-up and collaboration with manufacturing team to set working hours and capacity in line with production demand.

Research Internship @ University College Dublin

01 March 2016 - 01 July 2016

Chemical analytical skills and lab work; presentation of research results for an international team.

Education experience

Since 2018

Bioscience Engineering @ KU Leuven

01 October 2019 - 30 November 2024

PhD research on catalytic solvent-based recycling of plastic waste.

Medical Physics @ KU Leuven

01 July 2019 - 31 July 2019

Master-after-Master with distinction.

Chemistry @ KU Leuven

01 July 2018 - 31 July 2018

Master's degree with great distinction.