Joris Mertens is a seasoned Principal Consultant at KBC Advanced Technologies, Inc, a position held since January 1998. Prior to this role, Joris worked at Petrofina from October 1990 to December 1997, contributing as a Process Engineer in various capacities, including planning and scheduling from 1990 to 1992, and hydroprocessing research from 1992 to 1995. Joris began the career in process engineering within TRA from 1996 to 1997. Joris obtained a degree from Ghent University, completing studies from 1984 to 1989.