Nataliya Kuplennik
About Nataliya Kuplennik
Nataliya Kuplennik is the Materials Laboratory Manager at Novocure in Haifa, Israel, with a background in materials engineering and extensive experience in academia and industry.
Professional Title and Current Position
Nataliya Kuplennik is the Materials Laboratory Manager at Novocure, based in Haifa, Israel. In this role, she oversees laboratory operations, ensuring the quality and robustness of materials used in medical devices.
Career Background
Before becoming the Materials Laboratory Manager, Nataliya Kuplennik served as a Materials Engineer at Novocure for a year from 2020 to 2021. Her earlier roles include an eight-year tenure as a Teaching Assistant at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, and three years as an instructor at MadaTech - The Israel Museum of Science.
Educational Background
Nataliya Kuplennik completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Engineering at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology between 2015 and 2019. She also holds a Master's Degree in Polymer/Plastics Engineering (2012-2015) and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (2008-2012) from the same institution.
Research and Publications
During her PhD studies, Nataliya Kuplennik authored several research papers focusing on advanced materials and polymers. She presented her findings at the European Polymer Congress and received a grant for her research on polymer composites while pursuing her Master's degree.
Projects and Contributions
At Novocure, Nataliya Kuplennik led a project aimed at enhancing the durability of medical device materials. She also developed a new testing protocol for material stress analysis, which has become a standard part of Novocure's laboratory procedures. Additionally, she has been actively involved in mentoring junior engineers and interns.