ECP4 Conference 2025 - Meet the speakers!
Discover the speakers of the 2025 ECP4 Conference, bringing diverse expertise from industry, academia, and research. With backgrounds in advanced materials, circular economy, recycling technologies, and digitalization, they will share insights into the latest innovations driving polymers and composites circularity.
Date: May 14, 2025
Location: Lyon University Campus, Building Edgar Lederer
1 Rue Victor Grignard, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
Co-hosted by: Axel’One and Polymeris
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Participation in the conference is free of charge, but spots are limited. Register today to secure your place, explore the latest innovations, and connect with key stakeholders shaping the future of polymers and composites sustainability.
OUR SPEAKERS
Dr. Elena Jubete, Business Development Manager European Programmes
CIDETEC Surface Engineering
Elena holds a BsC in Polymer Chemistry (University of the Basque Country) and a PhD in Materials (Manchester Metropolitan University). With 23 years of research experience, she excels in securing grants and fostering European collaborations. She is currently serving as member ECP4 Executive Board, evaluated advanced materials for EISMEA, HADEA & CBE, and advised the EESC. She represents CIDETEC in multiple EU initiatives and is part of the IAM-I partnership board.
Willem Uyttendaele, MSc, Researcher Coating & Finishing Technologies
Centexbel
Willem obtained his Master's in Chemistry with specialisation in polymer chemistry at Ghent University. For 7 years, he has been a researcher within the coating and finishing division at Centexbel, the Belgian knowledge center for the textiles and plastics converting industry. His research targets digital printing and the use of bio-based materials for printing, coating, finishing, and dyeing of both textiles and packaging.
Dr. Jérôme Gavillet, Senior Policy Officer
IAM-I
Jérôme holds an engineering degree from INSA Lyon and a PhD from École des Mines de Nancy. After seven years in microelectronics, he joined CEA in 2005, securing 10 patents and publishing 40+ papers. As a program manager, he led EU projects in materials, energy, and ICT, contributing to 50+ funding proposals. He has represented CEA on the OE-A board since 2019 and joined EMIRI in 2022 to support IAM4EU under AMI2030. In 2025, he became a senior policy officer at IAM-I, managing the IAM4EU partnership.
Maria Teresa Scrivani, R&D Project Manager Industrial Research and Innovation
Proplast
Maria Teresa holds a Chemistry degree from the University of Genova. She has worked in polymer companies (Basell Polyolefins, M&G Polymers) as an R&D project manager in polymer synthesis, formulation optimization, and application development. At Proplast, she manages applied research projects on thermoplastic polymers, focusing on new materials, recycling, properties optimization, and industrial scale-up. She has co-authored seven scientific papers and a patent. She has contributed to projects such as Frontsh1p, Plasticircle (H2020), Light-Pet (LIFE+), Reciplast (FESR), and PackAlliance (ERASMUS+).
Dr. Skander Mani, R&D Recycling Program Manager
IPC
Skander holds dual PhDs in Chemical Engineering (Laval University, Canada) and Innovative Materials (Lyon University, France). With 15 years of experience in industrial development and circular economy, he has led key initiatives in plastics recycling. As Recycling and Circular Economy Program Manager at IPC, he developed pilot lines for recycled materials and plastic packaging certification, accredited by Plastics Recyclers Europe. Previously, at Plastic Omnium, he managed ELV plastic waste recycling, leading to the patented "Greenlene" material.
Dr. Jan Diemert, Deputy Department Manager
Fraunhofer ICT
Jan studied mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Aachen, Germany, and specialised in polymer processing technology at IKV. Since 1998 he has been working in the Department for Polymer-Engineering of the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology ICT in Pfinztal, Germany. Since 2003 he has been Deputy Director of the Department for Polymer-Engineering, which works with 120 people on a broad range of polymer processing topics. Since 2011 he has been a funding member and currently vice president of ECP4. Nowadays his core activity is the organisation of international networks, EU projects, and the promotion of advanced polymer processing technologies.
Oscar Salas, Horizon Europe Coordinator
Gaiker
Oscar holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master’s in Business Administration. With over 25 years of experience, he has been engaged in managing sustainability research projects for both public institutions and private enterprises. His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including industrial waste minimization, separation processes, and waste recycling technologies. He has also led initiatives for LCA and eco-design, helping organisations develop sustainable solutions that reduce environmental impact while enhancing efficiency.
Dr. Ferran Martí Ferrer, Head of Research, Development, and Innovation Department
Aimplas
Ferran holds a PhD in Polymer Science from the University Polytechnic of Valencia, working in AIMPLAS as Head of Research, Development, and Innovation department since 1998. He has more than 30 years of expertise in plastic materials, their processing technologies, and different recycling technologies in many industrial sectors. Since 2000, he has been involved in the preparation of more than +150 European and internationally funded projects related to plastics from, among others, renewable resources, advanced materials, nanomaterials, and recycling. He was a speaker at many congresses, and seminars at the international level. He has several publications and international patents.
Prof. Ing. Vladimír Sedlařík, PhD
Tomas Bata University
Vladimír is a polymer science expert specialising in recycling and biomass valorization at Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Czech Republic. He served as the university's rector (2018–2022) and currently coordinates the National Competence Centre of Polymer Materials and Technologies. As director of the Centre of Polymer Systems, he leads research in sustainable polymer development, supports the national plastics and rubber industry, and fosters international collaboration. His work focuses on advancing polymer science through research, technology transfer, and scientific training for academia and industry.
Dr. Manis Gheghiani, Lab Manager and R&D Engineer in Industrial Analysis and Digitalisation
Axel’One
Manis is an engineer in industrial analysis and a Doctor in industrial analysis and process engineering from Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University (UCBL). Currently a lab manager at Axel’One and also R&D engineer in industrial analysis and digitalization in Axel’One Analysis since 2021. Working on topics about spectroscopies, chemometrics, and digitalization with application in the field of polymers on batch, continuous, and extrusion processes.
Adèle Seguin, MSc, Polytronics & European Services Manager
Polymeris
Adèle graduated from CEFAM with a MSc Manager of International Organizations and had her first experience in communications and digital marketing in Hanoi, Vietnam. Wishing to retrain, she then graduated from The Nuum Factory with an MSc Executive Digital Manager. Adèle joined Polymeris in February 2023, where she is in charge of managing the European project Polytronics and developing European services for the members.
Roxane Girard, International Partnership Coordinator
Polymeris
Roxane holds a master’s in European affairs from Lyon Political Sciences Institute. She began her career as an economic attaché at the French Embassy in Iceland. She then coordinated the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, also serving as national communication correspondent for EISMEA. Since September 2022, she has been European Affairs and Inter-Clustering Projects Manager at Polymeris, where she develops International Partnerships to support members’ European and global projects.
Joseba Bilbatua, Senior Manager Innovation & Technology
Mondragon Corporation
Joseba leads Advanced Manufacturing projects at MONDRAGON Corporation. He holds a Physics degree from the University of the Basque Country and a Master’s in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies from the Engineering School of Bilbao. Active in European manufacturing and materials initiatives, he is a board member at EFFRA, MANUFUTURE, EIT-Manufacturing and ECP4. In January 2025, he joined the IAM-I Executive Board. He coordinates MANU-KET, leads the EUREKA! SMART Cluster (2018–2022), and represents Spain on the CEN/CENELEC committee for Digital Product Passport standardization.
Jane Gardner, Managing Director
ERFMI
Jane Gardner is the Managing Director of the European Resilient Flooring Manufacturers' Institute, ERFMI, based in Brussels. She has over 15 years of experience in sustainability and waste management and specializes in advocacy, association management, and resource efficiency. Jane has previously led consulting services at Axion Group and managed Carpet Recycling UK and set up a number of collection schemes in the waste sector.
Join us!
This free event welcomes anyone passionate about the circular mission of the polymers and composites sector, whether from industry, academia, or policy. Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with leading experts and innovators.
For more information about the event or ECP4’s activities, contact:
Federica Gallicchio