Xenia Plakhotnik
About Xenia Plakhotnik
Xenia Plakhotnik is an Upstream Process Engineer currently working at Northvolt in Skellefteå, Sweden. She has a diverse educational background in Chemical and Biological Engineering and Dance, along with extensive experience in process engineering roles across various companies in Australia.
Work at Northvolt
Xenia Plakhotnik has been employed at Northvolt as an Upstream Process Engineer since 2022. In this role, she focuses on the development and optimization of processes related to battery production. Northvolt is known for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions and aims to produce the world's greenest batteries. Plakhotnik's expertise contributes to the company's mission of advancing battery technology and supporting the transition to renewable energy.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to her current position, Plakhotnik worked as a Process Engineer at Hatch from 2018 to 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. During her tenure, she was involved in various engineering projects that focused on process optimization. She also served as a Process Engineer at BlueScope for one year in 2021-2022 in Wollongong, New South Wales, where she contributed to process improvements in the manufacturing sector. Additionally, she worked as a Bioprocess Scientist at Patheon from 2016 to 2018, further enhancing her experience in process engineering.
Education and Expertise
Xenia Plakhotnik holds a Master of Chemical and Biological Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark, which she completed during an exchange program in 2017. She also earned a Bachelor with Honours and a Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biological Engineering from The University of Queensland between 2012 and 2017. Furthermore, she obtained a Master of Arts in Dance from the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Mannheim from 2009 to 2012. Her diverse educational background equips her with a unique perspective in engineering and process development.
Involvement with Engineers Australia
From 2019 to 2021, Plakhotnik served as the Queensland representative on the national board for the Sustainable Engineering Society (SENG) under Engineers Australia. In this role, she contributed to discussions and initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable engineering practices across Australia. Her involvement reflects her commitment to advancing sustainability within the engineering field.