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Benjamin Droguet is the Founder and CEO of Sparxell, a company developing sustainable colorants derived from plant-based cellulose. He previously worked on more sustainable methods of producing color as part of the Bio-Inspired Photonics group at the University of Cambridge.
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Experience
- SparxellFounder & CEOcurrent2022 — presentCambridge, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni
- University of CambridgeEarly Stage Researcher2017 — 2024Cambridge, Royaume-Uni
- Woodoo.Chief Science Officer2015 — 2016Paris, France
- PARC, a Xerox CompanyResearch Associate2015Palo Alto, California, USA
- Amazon | LiquavistaResearch Assistant2014Eindhoven, Pays-Bas
- Institute of Molecular Science x Institute of Chemistry & Biology of Membranes and Nano-objectsJunior Research Fellow2013 — 2014Bordeaux, France
Skills & more
R&D8Formulation6Polymer Science6Thin Films13D Printing1Additive Manufacturing1Materials ScienceRheology1Mechanical TestingNanoparticlesPhotolithography1Engineered Wood Products
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Visual BasicWood ChemistryLanguages English · French · German
- CleanroomPas - Cleanroom training by the Association of Contamination Control Netherlands VCCN — VCCN
- TOEIC - Test Of English for International Communication — ETS EMEA
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Benjamin Droguet?
- Benjamin Droguet is the Founder and CEO of Sparxell, a company developing sustainable colorants derived from plant-based cellulose. He previously worked on more sustainable methods of producing color as part of the Bio-Inspired Photonics group at the University of Cambridge.
- Where does Benjamin Droguet work?
- Benjamin Droguet is Founder of Sparxell.
- What companies did Benjamin Droguet found?
- Benjamin Droguet founded Sparxell.
- Where did Benjamin Droguet go to school?
- Benjamin Droguet studied at University of Cambridge (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Physical Chemistry); ENSMAC - Bordeaux INP (Master of Science (M.Sc.), Chemistry & Physics); Université de Bordeaux (Research Master, Chemistry and Physical Chemistry of Materials).
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