Fatine B•••

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Innovative R&D Lab Leader & Process Engineer | 12 Years in Water & Wastewater Treatment | From Lab to Pilot to Full-Scale Implementation I combine R&D leadership and process engineering expertise to develop, test, and scale efficient and sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions. As R&D Lab Manager and Process Engineer at Waterleau, I lead applied research, on-site and lab trials, and technical evaluations to identify and implement the best-fit solutions for diverse industrial and municipal effluents. I work across the full innovation chain from lab-scale design to pilot trials, and full-scale deployment. I’m passionate about bridging science and operations, ensuring every solution is not only technically sound, but also operationally viable and sustainable. I thrive in dynamic environments that require innovation, adaptability, and a pragmatic mindset. Professional Highlights: Led pilots nd on-site trials for industrial clients (breweries, dairy, potato & chemical industries), delivering tailored wastewater treatment solutions across multiple sectors. Designed and scaled processes from lab → pilot → full-scale, accelerating technology transfer and commercialization. Boosted treatment efficiency through process optimization and the introduction of advanced technologies (membranes, AOPs, anaerobic reactors). 🤝 Led cross-functional research projects with external partners, resulting in innovative and scalable treatment technologies. Produced robust technical reports and presented actionable recommendations based on in-depth data analysis and evaluation. Drove ISO 9001 & 14001 compliance, prepared documentation for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, and enhanced laboratory quality systems. Managed R&D budgeting and cost forecasting, including calculation of direct/indirect R&D costs and income tracking for commercial lab tests. Deep technical know-how of membrane technologies (RO, UF, NF, MF), biological processes (MBR, UASB, CSTR), and physicochemical treatments (DAF, coag-floc, AOPs). 🧪 Initiated and optimized testing protocols for anaerobic/aerobic treatability, toxicity, and biodegradability, leading to efficient project selection and technology fit. 🧑‍ Managed teams and infrastructure for R&D lab, coordinating staff, procurement, quality assurance, and safety compliance. Contributed to the launch of new labs and WWTP start-ups.