Kristian A.
✨ Newly AddedSenior Product Development Officer
Notable Highlight
Contributed to a patent application on alpha-sulfo fatty acid salt and published peer-reviewed work on sustainable UV protectants. Brought 15+ years of cosmetic formulation, scale-up engineering, and cross-functional project coordination across BASF, Belo Essentials, and academic research.
Experience Summary
Cosmetic industry professional with 15+ years of experience in product development, formulation chemistry, and technical marketing. Demonstrated expertise in skincare and suncare formulation, stability testing, and cross-functional coordination with R&D, regulatory, and sales teams. Published researcher and patent contributor with hands-on laboratory and scale-up manufacturing experience.
Key Achievements
Contributed to a European Patent Application (No. .4) and PCT Application (No. PCT/CN2025/089806) on purified alpha-sulfo fatty acid salt compositions, filed in 2025. Published peer-reviewed papers as first author on enzymatic direct carboxylation under supercritical CO₂ in the Biochemical Engineering Journal (2021) and on sustainable UV protectants in Cosmetic Science (2025). Delivered an oral presentation to 70 Japanese formulators and industry stakeholders at CJ 2025 and drove the first Asia-Pacific success story for BASF's sustainable petrolatum alternative Cetiol® Softfeel. At a previous company., optimized formulations to sustain profitability during the pandemic despite elevated raw material costs and reduced demand, while maintaining zero major laboratory safety incidents.
Skills
Work Experience
Senior Product Development Officer
ISC(E · Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines · Apr 2026 – Present
- Support improvement of best-selling personal care formulations by troubleshooting stability issues and optimizing raw material systems.
- Resolve emulsion separation and evaluate alternative, cost-efficient ingredients from new suppliers.
- Assist in refining formulations to maintain product performance while reducing costs.
Application Technologist & Technical Specialist Assistant Manager
BJ · Kitatone, Ibaraki, Japan · Apr 2023 – Dec 2025
- Led formulation development projects across personal care applications, ensuring technical alignment with customer requirements.
- Conducted laboratory testing including stability studies, compatibility assessments, and sensory evaluations.
- Identified product weaknesses and executed targeted experiments to improve performance, stability, and manufacturability.
- Provided structured technical troubleshooting and guidance to customer R&D teams, strengthening technology adoption.
- Delivered technical presentations and conducted seminars for industry events and exhibitions, supporting technology promotion.
- Coordinated with global R&D to ensure consistent market positioning and compliance with local standards.
- Contributed to patent application: Zhou, H., Lin, F.Q., Zhang, Y.Q., K., K.R.A. & Zhu, B., 2025. Composition comprising purified alpha-sulfo fatty acid salt. European Patent Application No. .4 (filed 20 May 2025); PCT Application No. PCT/CN2025/089806 (filed 18 April 2025).
- Discovered a new capability of the COSMOS-compliant pearlizer Euperlan® NL Pearl, discovering its ability to stabilize solid powders in shampoo formulations.
- Authored first author of a review article: K., K.R.A., Masaki, K., Pawlowski, S. & Krus, S., 2025. 世界のサンケアトレンドを踏まえたサステナブルなUV防御剤 [Sustainable UV Protectants Based on Global Sun Care Trends]. Cosmetic Science, Feature No. 7, pp.56–61, February.
- Supported customer adoption of Cetiol® Softfeel (INCI: (C12-18) Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer), BASF's sustainable alternative to petrolatum, marking the first success story for BASF in Asia-Pacific.
- Delivered an oral presentation to 70 Japanese formulators and industry stakeholders during the Cosmetic Ingredients and Technology Exhibition 2025 (CJ 2025). Presentation title: Mimiskin® Barrier veil for skin and hair by nano vesicle.
Formulation and Scale-up Engineer
a previous company · Katori, Chiba, Japan · May 2019 – Mar 2023
- Managed end-to-end production of shampoos, body soaps, and conditioners, from raw material selection to scale-up manufacturing, ensuring consistent product quality and timely delivery.
- Conducted sensory evaluations to optimize sensorial properties, improving overall consumer satisfaction and product appeal.
- Supervised daily lab operations, coordinating R&D activities and maintaining safety, efficiency, and smooth workflow across formulation processes.
- Economized and optimized all formulations, enabling the company to maintain profitability during the pandemic despite high raw material costs and reduced demand for hotel and hot-spring toiletries.
- Maintained a safe and well-managed laboratory environment as lab manager, achieving zero major incidents throughout the entire period.
Graduate Student Researcher (Biocatalysis)
TIOT · Tokyo, Japan · Oct 2015 – Apr 2019
- Conducted research on the utilization of carbon dioxide as a substrate in biocatalytic reactions, advancing sustainable approaches to CO₂ valorization.
- Shared findings at academic conferences in Japan and the United States.
- Authored first author of a peer-reviewed paper on enzymatic carboxylation under supercritical CO₂: K., K.R.A., Ohshima, S., Koike, Y., Asanuma, Y., Kashikura, S., Tamura, M. & Matsuda, T., 2021. Enzymatic direct carboxylation under supercritical CO₂. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 171. DOI:10.1016/j.bej..
- Co-authored a book chapter on biocatalysis in supercritical and liquid CO₂ systems: Hoang, N.H., K., K.R.A. & Matsuda, T., 2018. Biocatalysis in Supercritical and Liquid Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Dioxide-expanded Liquids. In: Green Chemistry Series. DOI:10.1039/-00191.
Graduate Student Researcher (Environmental Life-cycle Assessment)
DLSUM · Manila, Philippines · Dec 2012 – Sept 2015
- Investigated the environmental life-cycle impacts of ammonia as a transportation fuel, assessing the global warming potential and non-renewable energy consumption.
- Co-authored research papers: Angeles, D.A., Tan, R.R., Aviso, K.B., K., K.R.A. & Razon, L.F., 2018. Fuzzy optimization of the automotive ammonia fuel cycle. Journal of Cleaner Production, 186, pp.877–882.
- Co-authored: Angeles, D.A., K., K.R.A., Aviso, K.B., Tan, R.R. & Razon, L.F., 2017. Optimization of the automotive ammonia fuel cycle using P-Graph. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5(9), pp.8277–8283.
- Co-authored: Angeles, D.A., K., K.R.A., Razon, L.F. & Tan, R.R., 2017. Carbon and nitrogen footprint optimization of ammonia as an alternative fuel. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 61, pp.271–276.