Philippe PAPIN
Biography:
My career began with a Ph.D. in Material Science, specialising in composite materials. Following this, I gained practical experience in the U.K. boat industry, focusing on the development and manufacturing of thermoplastic composite vessels. Returning to France, I transitioned into the aeronautical sector and a technical center, further developing my expertise in composite materials and processing methods. This strong background ultimately led me to join AIR LIQUIDE, where my work is centered on composite cylinder projects. My core objective is to design and implement cost-effective composite cylinders that are optimally suited for our specific applications and usages.
About Air Liquide:
Air Liquide is a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. The Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients, in 60 countries with over 66,000 employees. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the Group’s activities since its creation in 1902. Taking action today while preparing the future is at the heart of Air Liquide’s strategy. Air Liquide is targeting a global performance, combining financial and extra-financial dimensions. Positioned on new markets, the Group benefits from major assets such as its business model combining resilience and strength, its ability to innovate and its technological expertise. The Group develops solutions contributing to climate and the energy transition — particularly with hydrogen — and takes action to progress in areas of healthcare, electronics and high technologies.
