Samuel Pardo

Samuel Pardo is a seasoned professional in product development and innovation, currently serving as a Senior Innovation Manager at Klöckner Pentaplast since August 2017, focusing on food and consumer packaging along with strategic R&D projects. Prior to this role, Samuel held the position of Innovation Manager at LINPAC Packaging from September 2013 to August 2017, where leadership of R&D and innovation projects was essential, including participation in H2020 funded initiatives. Samuel began a career in research as a PhD Researcher at CellMat - Universidad de Valladolid from October 2009 to September 2013, contributing to the development of novel production processes for cellular materials. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Physics from Universidad de Valladolid, obtained in 2014, a Master's thesis in Materials Science & Engineering from Ghent University, completed in 2009, and a Licenciatura in Physics from Universidad de Valladolid, achieved in 2009.