Alain Sassi
About Alain Sassi
Alain Sassi serves as the Global Customer Engineering Director at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2013. He has a strong background in chemistry and engineering, with previous roles at Groupe PSA and academic experience at the University of Strasbourg and the University of Southern California.
Work at Faurecia
Alain Sassi has served as the Global Customer Engineering Director at Faurecia since 2013. In this role, he oversees customer engineering initiatives and strategies, focusing on enhancing client relationships and driving engineering excellence. His leadership contributes to Faurecia's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction in the automotive industry.
Previous Experience at Groupe PSA
Before joining Faurecia, Alain Sassi worked at Groupe PSA for 11 years, from 2002 to 2013. He held the position of Architecture and Management of Powertrain Controls Team Leader. During his tenure, he was responsible for leading a team focused on the development and management of powertrain control systems, contributing to advancements in automotive technology.
Education and Expertise
Alain Sassi earned a Master's degree in Chemistry from the University of Strasbourg, where he studied from 1996 to 1997. He further pursued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Hydrocarbon Chemistry and Catalysis between 1997 and 2000. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in chemical engineering and catalysis.
Postdoctoral Research at University of Southern California
Alain Sassi conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Southern California's Loker Hydrocarbon Institute from 2000 to 2002. This position was supported by the Deutsche ForschungsGemeinschaft (DFG). During this time, he focused on advanced research in hydrocarbon chemistry, contributing to the academic community and enhancing his research skills.
Ph.D. Studies at Université de Strasbourg
Alain Sassi completed his Ph.D. studies at Université de Strasbourg from 1997 to 2000. His doctoral research focused on Hydrocarbon Chemistry and Catalysis, which equipped him with in-depth knowledge and skills applicable to his later roles in the automotive and engineering sectors.