John Slavinskas
Personal Details
- Name
- John Slavinskas
- Phone
- +49 1575 4805360
- Location
- Munich, Germany (EU work-authorized)
Qualifications Summary
- Research in lignin chemistry, biopolymers & sustainable materials
- Python, TensorFlow/Keras, SQL, Java, HTML/CSS/JS, PHP, Kotlin, Swift
- Lab & pilot-scale experience: GC, VOC analysis, optimization
- Co-author on peer-reviewed publications in fiber recycling & packaging
Education
- WorldQuant University — M.S. Financial Engineering (Jan 2024 – Nov 2025)
- HM Hochschule München — M.Eng. Paper Technology (Oct 2023 – Jul 2025)
- University of the People — B.S. Computer Science, Data Science (Jun 2023 – Jun 2025)
- SUNY-ESF — B.S. Paper Engineering; minors in Management & Physics (Aug 2020 – Aug 2023)
Experience (selected)
Lignopure — Technology Development (Working Student)
Dec 2024 – Jun 2025
- Developed lignin-based leather (extrusion, up to 70% lignin); optimized mechanical properties.
- Explored formulations to improve compatibility and strength.
Master Thesis — Lignin Solubility for Cosmetics
Nov 2024 – Jun 2025
- Solvent selection & optimization (temperature, ratios, surfactants); HSP estimation.
- Evaluated functional changes of lignin during dissolution.
Sonoco — Emerging Leader
May 2023 – Aug 2023
- Improved effluent treatment with cost-effective solutions; enhanced compliance.
- Used sensors for real-time visibility, improving quality control and uptime.
Safar Partners — Intern
Feb 2023 – Apr 2023
- Competitive analysis of biodegradable plastics; recommended investment in Radical Plastics.
- Evaluated polymerization processes vs competitors; prepared investor materials.
Publications
- Slavinskas, John, and Donald M Andrew. 2025. “Lignin-Derived Carbon Fibres: Opportunities and Challenges”. Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews 8 (3):571–80.
- Slavinskas, John. 2025. “Lignin Derived Chemicals and Aromatics: A Review.” ChemRxiv. April 24, 2025. doi:10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-cprrn
- Dölle, Klaus, et al. 2024. “Sustainable Greeting Card – Paper Products Produced on a Laboratory Paper Machine”. Journal of Engineering Research and Reports 26 (6):198–211.
- Dölle, K., et al. (2023). Characterization of Recycled Fiber Material Made from Liquid Containerboard (LCB) and/or Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) – Evaluation of its Use by a Handsheet Study. Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, 6(3), 341–353.
- Dölle, K., et al. (2022). Upgrading of Old Corrugated Container Board with Aseptic Packaging Container for Paper Board Applications – A Laboratory Handsheet Study. Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, 5(4), 42–.
- Dölle, K., et al. (2022). A Global Look at the Market Potential of Liquid Container Board and Its Ability to Reduce Plastic Waste – A Brief Review. Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, 23(12), 223–235.
Certifications
- SCE Incubator — Founding Your Own Startup (2024–2025)
- DeepLearning.AI — TensorFlow Developer (2023)
- IBM — AI Engineering (2023)