Kristof Proost PhD

Kristof obtained his PhD in chemistry, with a thesis on the development of synchrotron-based micro-XANES spectroscopy used for micro and trace analysis of materials (2004, University of Antwerp, Belgium).

From 2004 to 2009, Kristof worked as an R&D chemist in the Glass Lamination Solutions business unit at DuPont (in Mechelen, Belgium, and Wilmington, US) where he first came in contact with photovoltaic encapsulants based on EVA, PVB and ionomers.

In 2009, Kristof joined a start-up specialising in the development and production of EVA and POE encapsulants. As the CTO he was responsible for R&D, intellectual property, (contract) manufacturing and customer support of EVA encapsulants in Europe and China. Several new encapsulant patents were accomplished.

Since 2017 Kristof focusses on consultancy in photovoltaic polymers, development of IP FAB’s lab and foil manufacturing, in addition to trouble shooting of PV module lamination processes.

Kristof has experience with the most commonly used photovoltaic polymers; both in manufacturing and in processing, where the relationship between the polymer properties and the behaviour during extrusion and lamination processing are the key expertise.

Elise De Rudder

As co-founder, Elise has been part of IP FAB from the very beginning. Elise holds a Bachelor degree in paramedical sciences. In addition to her background in various commercial and operational functions in multinational companies she has also worked in a start-up environment. Next to day-to-day activities, such as lab testing, material sourcing and project management, Elise focuses on all aspects of operational management in the company.