Yuval Niv is a seasoned materials engineer with a vast experience in upscaling from R&D to robust production processes, having led R&D projects both at plant and corporate levels. He is an expert in handling recycled materials, process control, and trouble-shooting. Yuval obtained a BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, and has worked in various roles such as Plant Manager at Argaman Technologies ltd., R&D Automotive Products Manager at POLIFILM, Materials Technology Manager at Netafim, and CTO at Hanit Fibers (Nilit), amongst others. He has a demonstrated track record in materials development and process engineering in the chemical, plastic, automotive, and textile industries. Yuval can be reached at yuvalniv1@gmail.com for consultations.