Sam Eggermont

Sam Eggermont, PhD has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. They currently work at dss+ as a Project Manager, a role they have held since March 2022. Prior to this, Sam was a Consultant at dss+, where they focused on operations management consulting and worked with clients to improve operational performance and safety. They started this role in February 2020 and remained until March 2022.

Before joining dss+, Sam worked at KU Leuven. They were a PhD Student from January 2016 to January 2020, conducting research in their field of expertise. They also served as a Research Assistant from May 2015 to December 2015, where they likely supported ongoing research projects.

Sam's earlier work experience includes positions at Jan De Nul. They served as a QHSSE-advisor from July 2014 to April 2015, supporting project management on health, safety, and environmental matters. They also conducted qualitative risk analyses and managed pending HSE matters. Prior to this, as an Apprentice QHSSE-advisor from November 2013 to June 2014, Sam assisted the Senior QHSSE manager in South American projects, focusing on HSE matters and incident management.

Overall, Sam Eggermont has a strong background in project management, operations consulting, research, and HSE management, gained through their work experience at dss+, KU Leuven, and Jan De Nul.

Sam Eggermont, PhD, has a diverse educational background. In 2001, Sam completed their general education at Sint-Lodewijks College Brugge, focusing on Wetenschappen Wiskunde (8u). They then went on to pursue a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Materials Engineering at KU Leuven from 2007 to 2012. During this time, Sam also participated in an Athens course on Polymer Processing at Mines Paris in 2011. Sam continued their education at KU Leuven, obtaining an Advanced Master of Engineering degree in Safety Engineering from 2012 to 2013. In the same period, they also completed a program in Occupational Safety and Health Technology and earned a Preventie adviseur Niveau 1 certification.