Sandra is a seasoned chemical engineer with over nine years of experience, a PhD in powder technology and material science, and a focus on advancing characterization and milling processes. Her career has been defined by leading innovative product design, development, and ownership initiatives, particularly in New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and change management within dynamic environments.

 With expertise in product life cycle management, process engineering optimization, and life cycle assessments, including carbon accounting strategies, she is passionate about delivering sustainable solutions. She has successfully managed and guided diverse technical teams, fostering collaboration and empowering scientists and engineers to achieve creative breakthroughs. 

Her leadership emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and continuous professional development. In addition to her technical and managerial expertise, she is deeply committed to mentoring emerging professionals and fostering entrepreneurship, believing in the power of knowledge-sharing to inspire the next generation of innovators. 

Beyond her professional work, she actively engages in charitable activities and community initiatives, using her skills to make a positive impact and support societal growth. Her key skills include product design and development, NPI project management, change management, process engineering optimization, life cycle assessments, carbon accounting, technical team leadership, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. These competencies, coupled with her dedication to excellence and innovation, enable her to deliver impactful engineering solutions tailored to both industry needs and sustainability goals.