Cristian Andrés Cano Benítez - Reviewer

Q: Where is Cristian Andrés based?

Cristian Andrés is based in Liège, Belgium and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Cristian Andrés speak?

Cristian Andrés speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Cristian Andrés have?

Cristian Andrés has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Cristian Andrés has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Cristian Andrés may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Cristian Andrés's latest experience?

Cristian Andrés's most recent position is Abiotic Professional at National Authority for Environmental Licensing .

Q: What companies has Cristian Andrés worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cristian Andrés has worked for National Authority for Environmental Licensing , Campine NV , GeMMe Research Group, University of Liege in partnership with the R&D Department, Campine NV , Théâtre de Liège , and SOLSTA S.A.S. .

Q: Which industries is Cristian Andrés most experienced in?

Cristian Andrés is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Chemical , and Healthcare . Cristian Andrés also has some experience in Education , Government and Administration , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Cristian Andrés most experienced in?

Cristian Andrés is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development , Product Development , and Legal . Cristian Andrés also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Operations , and Sustainability Management .

Q: Which industries has Cristian Andrés worked in recently?

Cristian Andrés has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration , Energy , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Cristian Andrés worked in recently?

Cristian Andrés has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development , Legal , and Product Development .

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Liège, Belgium

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Nov 2025

11 months

Bogotá, Colombia

Hybrid

Abiotic Professional

National Authority for Environmental Licensing

Reviewed large volumes of technical documentation and scientific evidence to support regulatory decision-making.
Interpreted soil, water, and emissions data against regulatory thresholds to support enforcement actions.
Contributed to 3 sanctioning technical reports and 1 comprehensive assessment of unresolved environmental liabilities.
Supported annual national-scale evaluation of environmental and social compliance across the oil complex.

Mar 2023 - Apr 2023

2 months

Beerse, Belgium

On-site

Research Intern (Industrial R&D)

Campine NV

Performed pilot-scale pyrometallurgical recovery (~1000°C) of Pb and Sb from pyrolyzed flame-retardant plastic residues (5–10 kg batches)
Prepared and characterized samples using OES, XRF, LECO (C/S), and particle size analysis
Collaborated with R&D engineers to design experiments under industrial process and scalability constraints

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

7 months

Liège, Belgium

On-site

Research Assistant – Hydrometallurgical Recovery of Sb from Secondary Sources

GeMMe Research Group, University of Liege in partnership with the R&D Department, Campine NV

Increased Sb extraction from 21% to 83% by optimizing leaching conditions, identifying pH as the dominant dissolution parameter
Achieved selective recovery of sodium antimonate with >90% Sb purity while identifying key process variables through systematic experimental evaluation
Correlated composition, particle size, and leaching behavior using SEM-EDS, XRF, and ICP-OES to identify key factors governing process performance and support technical decision-making
Interpreted experimental outcomes to support evidence-based technical decisions and communicate recommendations to industrial partners

Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

2 months

Liège, Belgium

Hybrid

Sustainability Consultant (Project-based)

Théâtre de Liège

Developed a materials tracking framework for lifecycle, reuse, and disposal of metals, wood, and coatings
Designed a database to improve resource efficiency and reduce hazardous material handling
Contributed to a sustainability roadmap for circular material management in institutional operations

Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

9 months

Bogotá, Colombia

Reviewer - Consultant

SOLSTA S.A.S.

Review around 500 papers on the state of the art in research about soiling on polycrystalline silicon PV panels.
Write articles and posts regarding the soiling issue for educational purposes.

Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

1 year 1 month

Prague, Czech Republic

On-site

Research Assistant

Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences

Synthesized alkylbisphosphonic acid (ABPA) derivatives (C3–C11, amino/bromo-terminated) with >99% purity for tunable surface functionalization
Optimized SAM formation on TiO₂, achieving reproducible monolayers for RAFT-based polymer grafting (polymer brushes) and systematically evaluating reproducibility of surface functionalization protocols
Confirmed Ti–O–P interfacial bonding via XPS and FTIR-IRRAS, ensuring robust interpretation of interfacial chemistry

Jan 2019 - May 2019

5 months

Bogotá, Colombia

Remote

Peer Reviewer

Colombian Journal of Chemistry

Reviewed six scientific manuscripts in chemistry and materials science submitted for peer review.
Evaluated scientific rigor, experimental methodology, data interpretation and publication quality.
Provided structured recommendations to editors regarding scientific validity, clarity and reproducibility.

Dec 2013 - Jun 2016

2 years 7 months

Bogotá, Colombia

On-site

Research Assistant - MOF-Based Antibacterial Coatings on Cotton Textiles

Laboratory of Macromolecules, Department of Chemistry, National University of Colombia

Synthesized MOF-5 derivatives (R = amino, methyl, nitro, bromo) to establish structure–antibacterial activity relationships against E. coli and S. aureus
Developed stable MOF coatings on cotton via carboxymethylation, preventing particle leaching during washing; validated by PXRD, FTIR-ATR, SEM-EDS
Identified functional group-dependent antibacterial behavior: electron-withdrawing groups enhanced E. coli inhibition; electron-donating groups improved S. aureus response, thereby establishing structure–performance relationships to guide material optimization
Engineered non-pigmenting (white) MOF coatings suitable for medical textiles, enabling translation toward hospital applications of fabric-MOF-5-R composites against E. coli and S. aureus.

Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

1 year 7 months

Bogotá, Colombia

On-site

Research Assistant – Supramolecular Coordination Assemblies (MOPs)

Laboratory of New Nano and Supramolecular Materials, National University of Colombia

Synthesized Ni(II) coordination precursors (Ni–dppe–triflate) enabling self-assembly toward supramolecular architectures (MOPs)
Developed purification protocols for labile triflate systems (Soxhlet extraction), achieving ~85% recovery from sub-gram scale (>90% yield)
Demonstrated reversible Ni–MOP formation via NMR and UV–Vis, revealing solvent-dependent self-assembly behavior
Confirmed precursor structure by SC-XRD and generated two peer-reviewed publications (first- and second-author)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Chemical, Healthcare, Education, Government and Administration, and Energy.

Manufacturing

Chemical

Healthcare

Education

Government and Administration

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development, Product Development, Legal, and Quality Assurance.

Research and Development

Product Development

Legal

Quality Assurance

Summary

Materials Scientist and Chemist with multidisciplinary experience spanning academic research, industrial R&D, environmental technical assessment, and scientific peer review. Experienced in critically evaluating scientific literature, interpreting experimental evidence, assessing scientific methodologies, and communicating evidence-based technical recommendations. Strong background in advanced materials, surface engineering, hydrometallurgy, and regulatory evaluation, with a particular interest in applying scientific expertise to AI training data evaluation, technical review, and scientific quality assessment

Skills

Scientific Literature Review
Scientific & Technical Evaluation
Peer Review & Structured Feedback
Evidence-Based Reasoning
Experimental Design Assessment
Technical Writing & Reporting
Scientific Data Interpretation
Environmental Technical Assessment
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Materials Characterization: Xps • Sem-Eds • Xrf • Icp-Oes • Ftir • Pxrd • Nmr • Uv–Vis • Sc-Xrd • Leco • Particle Size Analysis
Scientific Skills: Experimental Design • Scientific Literature Review • Technical Writing • Critical Data Analysis • Scientific Validation • Statistical Interpretation
Laboratory & Materials: Hydrometallurgy • Surface Functionalization • Mofs • Sams • Antibacterial Testing • Materials Processing

Languages

Spanish

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

University of Miskolc / University of Liege

Materials Engineering / Civil Engineering in Chemistry and Materials Science, Advanced Materials: Innovative Recycling (AMIR-EM) · Materials Engineering and Chemistry and Materials Science · Liège, Belgium

Oct 2012 - Jun 2016

National University of Colombia

Chemistry · Chemistry · Bogotá, Colombia · 4.3/5.0

Oct 2006 - Jun 2012

National University of Colombia

Chemistry · Chemistry · Bogotá, Colombia · 3.9/5.0

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Manufacturing 3 y

Avg length 10 m

Longest experience 2 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Colombia, Belgium, Czech Republic)

Primary country Colombia

Expertise

Recent roles Abiotic Professional, Research Intern (Industrial R&D), Research Assistant – Hydrometallurgical Recovery of Sb from Secondary Sources

Main industries Manufacturing, Chemical, Healthcare

Main business areas Research and Development, Product Development, Legal

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Where is Cristian Andrés based?

Cristian Andrés is based in Liège, Belgium and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Cristian Andrés speak?

Cristian Andrés speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Cristian Andrés have?

Cristian Andrés has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Cristian Andrés has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Cristian Andrés may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Cristian Andrés be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Cristian Andrés would be well-suited for roles such as: Abiotic Professional, Research Intern (Industrial R&D), Research Assistant – Hydrometallurgical Recovery of Sb from Secondary Sources.

What is Cristian Andrés's latest experience?

Cristian Andrés's most recent position is Abiotic Professional at National Authority for Environmental Licensing.

What companies has Cristian Andrés worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Cristian Andrés has worked for National Authority for Environmental Licensing, Campine NV, GeMMe Research Group, University of Liege in partnership with the R&D Department, Campine NV, Théâtre de Liège, and SOLSTA S.A.S..

Which industries is Cristian Andrés most experienced in?

Cristian Andrés is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Healthcare. Cristian Andrés also has some experience in Education, Government and Administration, and Energy.

Which business areas is Cristian Andrés most experienced in?

Cristian Andrés is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Product Development, and Legal. Cristian Andrés also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Operations, and Sustainability Management.

Which industries has Cristian Andrés worked in recently?

Cristian Andrés has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Cristian Andrés worked in recently?

Cristian Andrés has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Legal, and Product Development.

What is Cristian Andrés's education?

Cristian Andrés holds a Master in Materials Engineering and Chemistry and Materials Science from University of Miskolc / University of Liege, a Master in Chemistry from National University of Colombia and a Bachelor in Chemistry from National University of Colombia.

What is the availability of Cristian Andrés?

Cristian Andrés is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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