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Industry-focused R&D Scientist with 15+ years of experience across biomaterials, nanocellulose films, biopolymers, nanomedicine, extraction technologies, and polymer formulations. Strong track record of developing novel materials, establishing pilot-scale processes, and executing R&D projects in collaboration with global academic and industrial partners (United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, India). Hands-on expertise in spray coating technology, biopolymer film engineering, barrier materials, nanocomposites, bioactive molecule extraction, and 3D printing resins. Experienced in translating concepts into prototypes, drafting patents, and supporting product development. Adept with analytical instrumentation, GLP/GMP environments, and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking R&D roles in sustainable packaging, biomaterials, polymers, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or chemical process development. CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS Materials & Biomaterials: Nanocellulose films, biopolymer composites, barrier coatings, nanomedicine formulations, hydrogels, bioactive coatings. Processing & Scale-Up: Spray coating, casting, vacuum filtration, resin formulation, nanomaterial processing, fluid–liquid extraction, oscillatory flow reactors. Analytical Tools: FTIR, NMR, DSC, TGA, HPLC, LC–MS, UV–Vis, SEM, GC, CD spectroscopy. Biotech Techniques: Protein purification, in vitro assays, zymography, Western blotting, cell culture. Regulatory & Documentation: SOP development, patent drafting, literature review, technical reporting. Software: Minitab, Origin, Microsoft Office.

Dr. Regine Bendl is Professor and Head of the Institute for Gender and Diversity in Organizations. She was visiting research fellow at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Oxford University and Auckland University of Technology. She got several national and international awards for her research. Currently she is Editorial Board Member of several journals and Editor of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – An International Journal. She is also President of the Austrian Society for Diversity (ASD).