Dr. Arjan Gelissen
Dr. Arjan Gelissen is a physical chemist and Manager of Product Screening at Sasol in Marl, Germany. He holds a PhD and MSc in Chemistry from RWTH Aachen University, with international research experience at Lomonosov Moscow State University and Georgia Institute of Technology.
At Sasol, Dr. Gelissen leads a technical team within the global R&D organization for Care Chemicals, focusing on surfactants, emulsifiers, and dispersants. His work bridges physical chemistry and product functionality, with emphasis on rheology, tribology, and interfacial science. He has developed data-driven screening methods to accelerate formulation development and reduce lab inefficiencies.
Dr. Gelissen has published in peer-reviewed journals and regularly collaborates with academic and industrial partners.