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Founder & Principal Consultant
BerbetinFounder & Principal Consultant
Jun. 2025GlobalDrawing on 20+ years of global experience across R&D, technology transfer, and innovation strategy, Berbetin was created as a bridge between deep tech and market deployment. Through Berbetin, we advise governments, corporations, and innovators on: • Industrial scale-up of clean energy technologies • Manufacturing readiness and techno-economic feasibility • Technology transfer, localization, and partnerships • Strategic roadmaps and deployment models for emerging markets Berbetin operates globally, with a focus on emerging and high-impact regions such as MENA, South Asia, South America and Europe — delivering real-world impact through innovation strategy, co-development, and manufacturing enablement. Key elements: • Led strategy and scale-up planning for novel solar/hydrogen technologies • Supported manufacturing transitions and local capacity-building • Connected startups, industrial actors, and policy stakeholders for tech transfer • Delivered tailored insights to align R&D breakthroughs with investor expectations
Director Energy Department
Al Wajba EstablishmentDirector Energy Department
Mar. 2025• Lead the development and implementation of strategic energy and sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives. • Overseeing projects and managing department operations. • Preparing budgets, evaluating financial performance for cost-effectiveness, and fostering stakeholder engagement to stay updated on energy policies and trends. • Driving innovation by adopting new technologies in sustainable energy, mitigate risks related to chain supply, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Business Angel
WA4STEAMBusiness Angel
Dec. 2024SpainAs a strong advocate for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, I understand the transformative potential of deep tech innovations. By becoming a part of WA4STEAM, I aim to engage with a community that is dedicated to empowering women and driving investment in cutting-edge deep tech companies, which are essential for addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
R&D Director, Energy
Qatar Environment & Energy Research Institute - QEERIR&D Director, Energy
May. 2018 - Mar. 2025Doha, Qatar- Built and executed the strategy to transform QEERI- Energy in a leading market driven technology solutions developer, focusing in advanced materials and O&M solutions and processes towards an optimized LCOE. - Provided independent technical consultancy for Al-Kharsaah 800MW solar PV project at different stages, from bidding stage to construction monitoring and performance assessment. Identified key elements to address yield losses during operations and improve power plant LCOE and lifetime. - Provided technical consultancy to the solarization of QF Education City. Defined the specifications, sizing, characteristics and design of the project. Developed a comprehensive report detailing findings and recommendations. - Re-build, planned, designed and executed the new QEERI's outdoor testing facility (OTF, 35000m2) enabling the deployment of demonstrators, pilots and large-scale testing for all institutions and companies - Built, consolidated, and successfully led a team of +40 people. - Built industrial, national, and international partnership and the framework for revenue generations for Qatar Foundation, bringing several USD millions. - Developed the strategy and framework to complet ISO certification and LAP accreditation for the center
Acting General Manager, Technology Division
Solar Frontier K.K.Acting General Manager, Technology Division
Sep. 2016 - May. 2018Atsugi, Kanawaga, Japan- Lead Innovative strategies to improve product efficiency cost reductions. - Successfully transferred innovations and technology from the lab to the fabrication lines achieving record efficiency in product development assuring a full adaptation to a 100% automated fabrication line - Managed a multicultural team with transverse and cross-functional activities. - Identify new or existing technologies in different fields for in house adaptation and implementation. - Developed and implemented competitive intelligence methodologies supporting company strategy and identifying new business opportunities
Expert and Research lead, "Materials and Industrial Technologies for PV and Storage"
EDF R&DExpert and Research lead, "Materials and Industrial Technologies for PV and Storage"
Aug. 2014 - Aug. 2016Région de Paris, France- Developed a deep understanding of marketplace, competitors and innovation opportunities in the renewable energy sector (solar and storage focused) - Advisor to business, investment and operations units. - Responded to customer requests related to due diligence to secure the quality and reliability of supply chain for the development of PV power plants. - Led and managed R&D activities and team in PV testing and reliability. - Strengthened established collaborations and created new ones, building a collaborative ecosystem
Senior Scientist and Group Lead
NEXCIS Photovoltaic Innovation (start up)Senior Scientist and Group Lead
Aug. 2009 - Jul. 2014Rousset, France- Part of the startup founding team. - Led the technological and innovation activities for material development - Built and led European and international partnership for technology development (with a total budget of about 18M€/3yrs). - Led and managed R&D activities and the research team in PV testing and reliability to asses product bankability for different market conditions.
Project Leader and  Characterization laboratory Head
EDFProject Leader and Characterization laboratory Head
Oct. 2005 - Jul. 2009- Management of the Optoelectronic characterization team. - Responsible of the expertise team for the photovoltaic optimization of materials and devices. - Built national and international partnerships. - Responsible of module and photovoltaic devices conception, testing and reliability under real conditions.
Associate Professor
Universidad Autonoma de MadridAssociate Professor
Oct. 2000 - Jan. 2007
European Postdoctoral fellow within Marie Curie Program in the 5th EU Program.
CEAEuropean Postdoctoral fellow within Marie Curie Program in the 5th EU Program.
Jun. 1999 - Sep. 2000Saclay (Paris)

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