Joanne Kramer
About Joanne Kramer
Joanne Kramer is a Patent Examiner in Applied Physics at the European Patent Office in Germany, a position she has held since 2017. She has a background in engineering and analytical skills, having previously worked as a Flow Assurance Engineer at Shell and completed her studies in Applied Physics and Logistics.
Work at European Patent Office
Joanne Kramer has been employed at the European Patent Office as a Patent Examiner in Applied Physics since 2017. In this role, she evaluates patent applications, ensuring compliance with patent laws and regulations. Her work involves analyzing technical documentation and assessing the novelty and inventive step of inventions in the field of applied physics. This position leverages her engineering background and analytical skills, contributing to the patent examination process in Germany.
Previous Experience at Shell
Prior to her current role, Joanne Kramer worked at Shell Oil Company from 2012 to 2017. She held the position of Flow Assurance Engineer, where she focused on ensuring the smooth flow of fluids in pipelines and processing facilities. Additionally, she served as a Cost Estimator from 2010 to 2011, where she was responsible for estimating project costs. Her experience at Shell provided her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and project management.
Educational Background
Joanne Kramer has a solid educational foundation in applied physics and logistics. She earned her Master of Science degree in Applied Physics from Delft University of Technology, studying from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, she studied logistics and physics at Centralesupelec for one year in 2007-2008. This combination of studies has equipped her with both engineering and analytical skills, which she applies in her current role as a patent examiner.
Internship Experience
Joanne Kramer has gained valuable experience through various internships. In 2010, she worked as an Asset Management Intern at Kempen & Co for five months. Earlier, in 2009, she completed a two-month internship as an Engineering Consultant Intern at Dynaflow Research Group. These internships provided her with practical insights into asset management and engineering consulting, complementing her academic background.
Career Transition to Patent Examination
Joanne Kramer transitioned from a focus on flow assurance engineering to patent examination in applied physics. This career shift reflects her ability to apply her engineering knowledge and analytical skills in a different context. Her background in both logistics and applied physics supports her work in evaluating patent applications, where technical understanding is essential.