Benjamin has been actively involved in product and process development with materials for over 15 years. After achieving a Masters in Materials Engineering, he started his career with Sirris in the field of process equipment, where he helped companies to find solutions to technical problems and set up innovation projects.
Upon taking up the position of Program Manager Materials in 2007, he became responsible for developing strategies and coordinating the Sirris Coating, Metals and Composites departments in Flanders. Since 2012, he has focused on the Metals Program and on creating synergies within the Materials Research Cluster (www.mrcluster.be).
Benjamin is responsible for expanding Sirris's accredited characterisation laboratories, namely by enhancing the professional services in material, component and product testing offered by these high-tech labs.