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 9 years of experience. During this time, Cristian Andrés has worked in at least 1 role and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Cristian Andrés may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

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

Q: Which industries is Cristian Andrés most experienced in?

Cristian Andrés is most experienced in industries like Chemical , Metals and Mining , and Energy .

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

Cristian Andrés is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Cristian Andrés worked in recently?

Cristian Andrés has recently worked in industries like Metals and Mining and Energy .

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

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

Q: 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 .

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Liège, Belgium

Experience

Feb 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Liège, Belgium

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

Sampling, mineral processing, and mechanical activation tests for slag samples.
Comprehensive physicochemical characterization of slags, chars and filterdusts by PXRD, SEM-EDS, spark OES, XRF, ICP-OES, LECO (C/S analysis), PSD.
Optimize the leaching test parameters to recover sodium antimonate from slag.

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.

Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

1 year

Prague, Czech Republic

Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences

Synthesize six alkylbisphosphonic acids derivatives with high purity level > 99% via crystallization.
Optimize formation of alkylbisphosphonic monolayers (SAMs) on TiO2 wafers.
Characterize the alkylbisphosphonic SAMs by XPS, NMR and spectroscopic ellipsometry.

Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

2 years 6 months

Bogotá, Colombia

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

Synthesize six MOF-5-R derivatives and determine their bactericidal effect (CFU, zones of inhibition).
Design and optimize procedures to anchor MOF-5-R micro/nanoparticles to the surface of cotton fabrics (PXRD).
Study the bactericidal effect of fabric-MOF-5-R composites against E. coli and S. aureus.

Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

1 year 6 months

Bogotá, Colombia

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

Design a route to synthesize a nickel(II) supramolecular square.
Characterize the product by NMR, UV-Vis, FTIR.
Two papers were published as a result of the research.
One single crystal structure published (SC-XRD).

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Chemical, Metals and Mining, and Energy.

Chemical

Metals and Mining

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development.

Research and Development

Skills

Physical And Chemical Characterization Techniques: Nmr, Atr/ftir, Uv-vis, Pxrd, Spectroscopic Ellipsometry, Xps, Sem-eds, Spark Oes, Xrf, Icp-oes, Leco (C/s Analysis) And Particle Size Analyzer.

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 5

Experience in Chemical 5 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 3 y 1 m

Global Experience

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

Primary country Colombia

Expertise

Recent roles Reviewer - Consultant

Main industries Chemical, Metals and Mining, Energy

Main business areas Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

November 2025

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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 9 years of experience. During this time, Cristian Andrés has worked in at least 1 role and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 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: Reviewer - Consultant.

What companies has Cristian Andrés worked for in recent years?

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

Which industries is Cristian Andrés most experienced in?

Cristian Andrés is most experienced in industries like Chemical, Metals and Mining, and Energy.

Which business areas is Cristian Andrés most experienced in?

Cristian Andrés is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development.

Which industries has Cristian Andrés worked in recently?

Cristian Andrés has recently worked in industries like Metals and Mining and Energy.

Which business areas has Cristian Andrés worked in recently?

Cristian Andrés has recently worked in business areas like Research and 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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