Sacha Legrand

Senior Chemist and project manager at Optitune Pte.Ltd
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Finland, FI
Languages
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • German Limited working proficiency
  • Swedish Limited working proficiency
  • Finnish Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Project Management Basics
    International Institute of Learning, Inc
    Jan, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Espoo Water School Certificate
    Kemira
    Oct, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Design of Experiements
    Umetrics
    Jan, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Occupational safety card
    Alertum Oy
    Apr, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Optitune
    • Finland
    • Nanotechnology Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Chemist and project manager
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      -> Design, preparation and characterization (R&D) of new specialty chemicals (hybrid organic-inorganic polysiloxanes) following quality system ISO9001 and ISO14001 for display, solar and optoelectronic applications. -> Processing and application testing of the new polymers as films and coatings using chemical, spectroscopic and optical methods. -> Daily supervision of a team consisting of few researchers and technicians; scaling-up (from lab scale to pilot scale) and optimization… Show more -> Design, preparation and characterization (R&D) of new specialty chemicals (hybrid organic-inorganic polysiloxanes) following quality system ISO9001 and ISO14001 for display, solar and optoelectronic applications. -> Processing and application testing of the new polymers as films and coatings using chemical, spectroscopic and optical methods. -> Daily supervision of a team consisting of few researchers and technicians; scaling-up (from lab scale to pilot scale) and optimization of chemical processes. -> Follow-up of competitor activities and participation in patent drafting. -> Technical customer support (TCS) on a global level (Europe, Asia) regarding R&D, PSRA, EHSQ, GLP and REACH issues. Show less -> Design, preparation and characterization (R&D) of new specialty chemicals (hybrid organic-inorganic polysiloxanes) following quality system ISO9001 and ISO14001 for display, solar and optoelectronic applications. -> Processing and application testing of the new polymers as films and coatings using chemical, spectroscopic and optical methods. -> Daily supervision of a team consisting of few researchers and technicians; scaling-up (from lab scale to pilot scale) and optimization… Show more -> Design, preparation and characterization (R&D) of new specialty chemicals (hybrid organic-inorganic polysiloxanes) following quality system ISO9001 and ISO14001 for display, solar and optoelectronic applications. -> Processing and application testing of the new polymers as films and coatings using chemical, spectroscopic and optical methods. -> Daily supervision of a team consisting of few researchers and technicians; scaling-up (from lab scale to pilot scale) and optimization of chemical processes. -> Follow-up of competitor activities and participation in patent drafting. -> Technical customer support (TCS) on a global level (Europe, Asia) regarding R&D, PSRA, EHSQ, GLP and REACH issues. Show less

  • Kemira
    • Finland
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research scientist and project manager
      • Sep 2011 - Aug 2015

      -> Design, preparation and application studies (R&D) of bulk chemicals (water-soluble polymers) for water quantity and quality management (WQQM) and new organic materials derived from renewable sources for paper industry applications. -> Supervision of a technical team following strict safety guidelines and requirements (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHAS 18001:2007). -> Product lifecycle management (PLM) of new products on a global level (Europe, Asia, North America). ->… Show more -> Design, preparation and application studies (R&D) of bulk chemicals (water-soluble polymers) for water quantity and quality management (WQQM) and new organic materials derived from renewable sources for paper industry applications. -> Supervision of a technical team following strict safety guidelines and requirements (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHAS 18001:2007). -> Product lifecycle management (PLM) of new products on a global level (Europe, Asia, North America). -> Production evaluation and manufacturing feasibility studies (large-scale production and industrial engineering) of new products for packaging and board (P&B) industry applications. -> Follow-up of competitor’s activities, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis and participation in patent portfolio renewal. -> Technical costumer and production support (TCS and PS) for paper industry in EMEA. Show less -> Design, preparation and application studies (R&D) of bulk chemicals (water-soluble polymers) for water quantity and quality management (WQQM) and new organic materials derived from renewable sources for paper industry applications. -> Supervision of a technical team following strict safety guidelines and requirements (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHAS 18001:2007). -> Product lifecycle management (PLM) of new products on a global level (Europe, Asia, North America). ->… Show more -> Design, preparation and application studies (R&D) of bulk chemicals (water-soluble polymers) for water quantity and quality management (WQQM) and new organic materials derived from renewable sources for paper industry applications. -> Supervision of a technical team following strict safety guidelines and requirements (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHAS 18001:2007). -> Product lifecycle management (PLM) of new products on a global level (Europe, Asia, North America). -> Production evaluation and manufacturing feasibility studies (large-scale production and industrial engineering) of new products for packaging and board (P&B) industry applications. -> Follow-up of competitor’s activities, freedom-to-operate (FTO) analysis and participation in patent portfolio renewal. -> Technical costumer and production support (TCS and PS) for paper industry in EMEA. Show less

  • VTT
    • Finland
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research scientist
      • Oct 2009 - Dec 2010

      -> Design, synthesis and characterization of new hybrid materials derived from renewable sources (cardanol, starch) for paper industry applications. -> Preparation and characterization (solid state NMR, Raman spectroscopy) of silica gel derivatized with chiral alcohol: application studies as chiral stationary phase in collaboration with industry (MagSol), Kalmar University (Sweden) and Tromsø University (Norway). -> Design, multi-steps synthesis and characterization (1D and 2D… Show more -> Design, synthesis and characterization of new hybrid materials derived from renewable sources (cardanol, starch) for paper industry applications. -> Preparation and characterization (solid state NMR, Raman spectroscopy) of silica gel derivatized with chiral alcohol: application studies as chiral stationary phase in collaboration with industry (MagSol), Kalmar University (Sweden) and Tromsø University (Norway). -> Design, multi-steps synthesis and characterization (1D and 2D NMR, MS) of anti-tumoral candidates and new drug delivery systems based on self-assembling dendrimers, in collaboration with Kuopio and Helsinki Universities (Finland) and Strathclyde University (UK). Show less -> Design, synthesis and characterization of new hybrid materials derived from renewable sources (cardanol, starch) for paper industry applications. -> Preparation and characterization (solid state NMR, Raman spectroscopy) of silica gel derivatized with chiral alcohol: application studies as chiral stationary phase in collaboration with industry (MagSol), Kalmar University (Sweden) and Tromsø University (Norway). -> Design, multi-steps synthesis and characterization (1D and 2D… Show more -> Design, synthesis and characterization of new hybrid materials derived from renewable sources (cardanol, starch) for paper industry applications. -> Preparation and characterization (solid state NMR, Raman spectroscopy) of silica gel derivatized with chiral alcohol: application studies as chiral stationary phase in collaboration with industry (MagSol), Kalmar University (Sweden) and Tromsø University (Norway). -> Design, multi-steps synthesis and characterization (1D and 2D NMR, MS) of anti-tumoral candidates and new drug delivery systems based on self-assembling dendrimers, in collaboration with Kuopio and Helsinki Universities (Finland) and Strathclyde University (UK). Show less

  • Braggone Oy
    • Oulu, Finland
    • Senior Chemist
      • Sep 2006 - Sep 2009

      -> Design, development, characterization (NMR, MS) and manufacturing of silicon-based coating materials and new monomers (silanes) for the solar industry, following quality system ISO 9001:2000. -> Application testing and chemico-physical studies (Raman, refractive index) of silicon wafers coated with hybrid organic-inorganic materials. -> Supervision of technicians and scaling-up of chemical processes. -> Design, development, characterization (NMR, MS) and manufacturing of silicon-based coating materials and new monomers (silanes) for the solar industry, following quality system ISO 9001:2000. -> Application testing and chemico-physical studies (Raman, refractive index) of silicon wafers coated with hybrid organic-inorganic materials. -> Supervision of technicians and scaling-up of chemical processes.

  • Kalmar University
    • Kalmar, Sweden
    • PhD student
      • Feb 2001 - Mar 2006

      -> Design, synthesis, characterization (1 and 2D NMR) and catalytic evaluation (dynamic NMR, 1H NMR titrations, Job-plot based NMR experiments) of new molecularly imprinted polymers and new selectors derived from chiral alcohols. -> Selective synthesis of pheromone gland components and antifeedant compounds, and determination of the influence of regio- and stereoisomerism on biological systems (research done in collaboration with multiple partners). -> Laboratory supervision of… Show more -> Design, synthesis, characterization (1 and 2D NMR) and catalytic evaluation (dynamic NMR, 1H NMR titrations, Job-plot based NMR experiments) of new molecularly imprinted polymers and new selectors derived from chiral alcohols. -> Selective synthesis of pheromone gland components and antifeedant compounds, and determination of the influence of regio- and stereoisomerism on biological systems (research done in collaboration with multiple partners). -> Laboratory supervision of 1st, 2nd year and final research project master (MS-thesis) students. -> Writing of scientific manuscripts for publication in international peer-reviewed journals. Show less -> Design, synthesis, characterization (1 and 2D NMR) and catalytic evaluation (dynamic NMR, 1H NMR titrations, Job-plot based NMR experiments) of new molecularly imprinted polymers and new selectors derived from chiral alcohols. -> Selective synthesis of pheromone gland components and antifeedant compounds, and determination of the influence of regio- and stereoisomerism on biological systems (research done in collaboration with multiple partners). -> Laboratory supervision of… Show more -> Design, synthesis, characterization (1 and 2D NMR) and catalytic evaluation (dynamic NMR, 1H NMR titrations, Job-plot based NMR experiments) of new molecularly imprinted polymers and new selectors derived from chiral alcohols. -> Selective synthesis of pheromone gland components and antifeedant compounds, and determination of the influence of regio- and stereoisomerism on biological systems (research done in collaboration with multiple partners). -> Laboratory supervision of 1st, 2nd year and final research project master (MS-thesis) students. -> Writing of scientific manuscripts for publication in international peer-reviewed journals. Show less

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology
    • Sweden
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Researcher
      • Oct 1999 - Jan 2001

      Asymmetric synthesis and characterization of chiral amino-alcohol ligands for catalytic purposes. Asymmetric synthesis and characterization of chiral amino-alcohol ligands for catalytic purposes.

  • CHT R. Beitlich Corp.
    • Chemical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Diploma worker
      • Feb 1999 - Jul 1999

      Characterization studies and development of analytical methods (GC and HPLC) of composites derived from renewable polysaccharides (guar) and propylene oxide. Characterization studies and development of analytical methods (GC and HPLC) of composites derived from renewable polysaccharides (guar) and propylene oxide.

Education

  • Kalmar University
    PhD, Organic chemistry
    2001 - 2005
  • Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Rouen
    Chemical engineer, Fine chemistry
    1996 - 1999

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