Joris Wieme is guest professor “Process Engineering (Procestechniek)” at the Laboratory for Chemical Technology at Ghent University. This is a part time mandate next to his main role as Technology Manager for the propylene oxide plant in Antwerp (BASF/DOW joint venture). In this role he is responsible for all technology developments, such as catalyst deployment, carbon footprint reduction,… Joris has a strong background in catalyst and catalyst production based on >10yr experience at the Shell Catalysts & Technologies manufacturing plant in Ghent.