Matthieu Duchemin
About Matthieu Duchemin
Matthieu Duchemin serves as the EMEA Regulatory Affairs Manager at Stepan Company, focusing on crop protection and oilfield businesses. He has extensive experience in regulatory affairs and ecotoxicology, having held various positions in Europe and North America since 2007.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Matthieu Duchemin serves as the EMEA Regulatory Affairs Manager at Stepan Company since 2019. In this capacity, he focuses on regulatory compliance for crop protection and oilfield businesses. His responsibilities include managing environmental and ecotoxicological issues, as well as supporting the regulatory affairs team with surfactants and polyols applications across the EMEA region. His role is pivotal in ensuring that the company's products meet regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Regulatory Affairs
Before joining Stepan Company, Matthieu Duchemin held various positions in regulatory affairs. He worked at Envigo from 2016 to 2019 as the Head of Expert Consultant Group and Asiapac Regulatory Services. Prior to that, he was the Deputy Head of the Ballast Water Technology Innovation Centre at DHI from 2013 to 2014. His experience also includes a role as Regulatory Ecotoxicologist at Cehtra from 2008 to 2011, where he contributed to ecotoxicological assessments.
Educational Background and Expertise
Matthieu Duchemin has a strong academic foundation in oceanography and physiology. He earned a Doctorate in Oceanography from both the Institut National De La Recherche Scientifique and Université De Bretagne Occidentale, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. He also holds a Master of Science in Oceanography from Université Du Québec À Rimouski, achieved between 2000 and 2003. Earlier, he studied Physiology at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 from 1996 to 2000.
Professional Roles in Scientific Research
Throughout his career, Matthieu Duchemin has engaged in various scientific research roles. He was a PhD student in Immunotoxicology at INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he served as an External Reviewer for the BSc in Nautical Sciences at Cork Institute of Technology from 2009 to 2010. His work has consistently focused on environmental science and regulatory compliance.
Military Service as Navy Officer
Matthieu Duchemin has been a Navy Officer in the Reserve with Marine Nationale since 2003. His military service spans over 21 years and is based in Aquitaine, France. This role complements his professional expertise in regulatory affairs and environmental science, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the field.