About Me

Tijo Charalel - R&D Engineer

Business Engineering student with a Chemical Engineering background and hands-on materials R&D, focusing on process–microstructure-property links. Strong in experimental design and clean data analysis. Now aiming to apply this discipline to carbon capture-bringing characterization and data skills to DAC/mineralization and other future energy technologies.

Core Expertise

Materials R&D & Formulation Development
Mechanical Testing (UTM)
Rheology / Viscosity Measurements
SOP-based QC & Process Validation
Additive Manufacturing — Materials Evaluation
Data Analysis

Experience

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Spectroplast

R&D Intern

Schlieren, Zurich07.2025 – Present
  • Compounding/formulation at lab & pilot scale; hand-cast specimens for testing
  • Material characterization: UTM (tensile), rheology/viscosity; Keyence operation with calibration logs
  • R&D experiments per experimental plans; QC per SOP/GLP; clean, traceable datasets
  • Sourcing & evaluating raw materials for additive manufacturing workflows
  • ISO/ASTM chemical-resistance evaluations across polymer portfolios; linked exposure to process–microstructure–property outcomes for internal decisions

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Education

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HSLU - Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

MSc Business Engineering

2024 - PresentLucerne, Switzerland
Focus Areas
Innovation ManagementTechnology StrategyBusiness Process OptimizationDigital TransformationProject Management
Key Coursework
  • Strategic Innovation Management
  • Technology Assessment & Evaluation
  • Business Model Innovation
  • Digital Business Transformation
  • Advanced Project Management
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TKM College of Engineering

BSc Chemical Engineering

2018 - 2022Kerala, India
Focus Areas
Process EngineeringMaterials ScienceChemical Process DesignThermodynamicsMass Transfer Operations
Key Coursework
  • Advanced Materials Engineering
  • Process Control & Instrumentation
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Transport Phenomena
  • Process Safety & Environmental Engineering

Languages

English
C1
German
A2

What's Next

Curious to dive into carbon capture end-to-end—from flue-gas capture to transport, storage, and reuse.

Capture (Flue Gas / DAC)

Learn capture routes (amine, solid sorbents, electrochemical) and run bench experiments; link conditions → performance.

Transport (CO₂ Handling)

Understand compression, purity specs, and safety; map data needed for routing and logistics.

Storage (Mineralization / Geological)

Evaluate mineralization and storage monitoring; design test plans to validate durability.

Reuse (Carbon-Negative Products)

Screen utilization options; build structure–property tests for materials using captured CO₂.

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, collaborations, or innovative projects in materials science and R&D. Feel free to reach out!