Philippe Tingaut serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Group R&D Director at SOCOMORE since October 2015, overseeing technological advancements and research initiatives. Prior experience includes leading a research group at EMPA from October 2008 to September 2015, focusing on biobased resources and managing various industrial and European projects. Philippe also gained expertise as a Post-doctoral Research Associate at The University of Tennessee, where leadership was provided on a NSF project related to bio-based nanocomposite materials. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Materials Chemistry from Université de Bordeaux and an Executive Management certificate from HEC Paris.