Onur Kir
About Onur Kir
Onur Kir is a Polymer Technologist at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in R&D and project management within the polymer industry.
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Onur Kir holds the position of Polymer Technologist at ExxonMobil, operating out of Machelen, in the Flemish Region of Belgium.
Professional Experience
Onur Kir has accumulated substantial experience in the polymer industry since 2004. He currently works as a Polymer Technologist at ExxonMobil, a position he has held since 2015, focusing on customer development and the broader realm of polymer technologies. Prior to that, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at DSM from 2014 to 2015. Kir also held the role of R&D Consultant at Sumer Plastic and Paper Industry Trading Co. in Istanbul, Turkey, from 2013 to 2014. His early career included an internship at Novartis Consumer Health in 2004.
Education and Expertise
Onur Kir obtained a PhD in Macromolecular Chemistry from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, culminating his studies there in 2013. He also earned a Master’s degree in Applied Polymer Science from the same institution, graduating in 2009. Kir completed his undergraduate studies at Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry in 2006.
Research and Development Background
Onur Kir has an extensive background in research and development, demonstrated through his role as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at DSM and his R&D consultancy at Sumer Plastic and Paper Industry Trading Co. His research during his PhD and subsequent roles has focused on advancing polymer technologies and improving their applications in various industries.
Early Career
Onur Kir began laying the foundation for his career in polymer technology with an internship at Novartis Consumer Health in 2004. He later pursued advanced studies in polymer sciences, positioning himself for a successful career in the R&D and polymer technology fields.