Phuc-Tien THIERRY
Houston,TX
Summary
Managed high-value portfolios exceeding $7M while leading teams of up to 4 members. Expertise in technology scouting, experimental development, and pilot planning, with a strong focus on stakeholder management and KPI-driven execution. Actively engaged in advancements in low-carbon technologies and GHG mitigation strategies, contributing to carbon-footprint reduction initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Project Manager
TotalEnergies
Houston, USA
08.2021 - Current
- Led Direct Air Capture and Post-Combustion CO₂ capture research projects across North America, aligning with TotalEnergies’ net-zero strategy and delivering key partnerships and milestones.
- Portfolio management - Team leadership - Collaboration creation - Strategic planning and adjustment
Process Engineer
TotalEnergies
Paris, France
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Designed and optimized CO₂ capture processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for current and future Exploration & Production assets.
- Development studies - Process design - Efficiency improvement - Cost optimization
R&D Engineer
TotalEnergies
Paris, France
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Researched and developed advanced membrane technologies for natural gas sweetening, supporting innovation and performance improvements.
- Innovative technology evaluation - Benchmark preparation - Cost estimation - Experimental design
Postdoctoral fellow
University of Colorado
Boulder, USA
07.2011 - 12.2012
- Developed innovative ionic liquid-based membrane technologies for post-combustion CO2 capture (4 research papers and 1 patent)
Education
PhD - Testing and Modeling of innovative gas-liquid membrane contactors for post-combustion CO2 capture
LRGP - Laboratoire Réactions Et Génie Des Procédés
12.2011
B.Sc - Chemical Engineering
ENSIC - Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques
12.2007
Skills
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Technology evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio management
- Budget management
- Excellent communication
- Mentoring skills
Languages
- French, native
- English, advanced
- Vietnamese, elementary
Affiliations
Since 2023 Co-chair of the TWICE Philanthropy Committee, organizing events for different organizations such as Dress for Success (TX) and Jersey Cares (NJ).
Since 2022 Mentor to chemical engineering students from the University of Canterbury in Auckland, New Zealand.
Since 2022 Mentor to chemical engineering students from the University of Canterbury in Auckland, New Zealand.
Timeline
R&D Project Manager
TotalEnergies
08.2021 - Current
Process Engineer
TotalEnergies
08.2018 - 08.2021
R&D Engineer
TotalEnergies
01.2013 - 08.2018
Postdoctoral fellow
University of Colorado
07.2011 - 12.2012
PhD - Testing and Modeling of innovative gas-liquid membrane contactors for post-combustion CO2 capture
LRGP - Laboratoire Réactions Et Génie Des Procédés
B.Sc - Chemical Engineering
ENSIC - Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques