
Dr. Benjamin Kaplan
Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Benjamin Kaplan
Define innovation strategy & oversee research projects from concept to launch. - Leads a 50+ person team of researchers and developers. Fosters innovation and excellence. - Manages budget & optimize resource allocation. - Aligned R&D strategies with business goals. Ensured innovative solutions drove market growth. - Established and executed innovation processes, enhancing efficiency. - Ensured regulatory compliance and managed the IP portfolio.
- 3 Jahre und 5 Monate, Okt. 2015 - Feb. 2019Saint-Gobain Sekurit Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Smart Glazing Platform Manager
Define & deploy a business transformation approach. - Directed Innovation projects portfolio. Oversaw diverse stakeholders. - Managed a dedicated project budget. - Integrated high-value features, enhancing automotive glazing. - Developed and implemented new OEM onboarding, supporting digital transformation.
- 5 Jahre und 6 Monate, Apr. 2009 - Sep. 2014
F&E Abteilungsleiter Binder und Prozess
Saint-Gobain Isover
Group Management: 23 people (12 engineers, 11 technicians) - Lead a team of Research and Development professionals including Managers, Scientists, Engineers, Associates & interns - Oversee interdepartmental activities and research efforts R&D portfolio management - Development of innovative product & process: New generation of glass wool with innovative sustainable binder technology. (see youtube: Sustainable Insulation: Help Build an Environment of Change)
- 3 Jahre und 9 Monate, Juli 2005 - März 2009
F&E Project Manager
Michelin North America
International R&D team & project leader - Worldwide project leader for functional analysis on rubber mixes mapping - North America project leader for road hazard - North America project leader for rubber-metal adhesion - International R&D studies (Corrosion) Plants technical support - Assist production plant on problem solving and cost optimization - Technical expertise for quality issue - Qualification of new raw material suppliers
- 3 Jahre und 4 Monate, Apr. 2002 - Juli 2005
Research Scientist
Michelin research Asia
R&D project management - Comprehensive studies on Ice-rubber adhesion mechanism - Concept development (Ice-rubber formulation for friction enhancement) - International coordination (prototype tires manufacturing) - Competition analysis - Japanese patent analysis
Ausbildung von Benjamin Kaplan
- 2 Jahre und 1 Monat, März 2000 - März 2002
Chemical Engineering
Universität Iwate
Intercalation of Lithium in anode material
- 2 Jahre und 7 Monate, Sep. 1999 - März 2002
Physical Chemistry & Analytical Chemistry
Universität Paris VI
Synthesis, Structural Characterization and Electrochemical properties of Electrode Materials for Secondary Lithium Batteries
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Französisch
Muttersprache
Deutsch
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Englisch
Fließend
Japanisch
Fließend
Russisch
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