Pieter van Helden has a PhD in Quantum Chemistry and Catalysis and joined Sasol in 2009. He has been with Sasol for fourteen years in various roles ranging from fundamental research to application development. He is currently leading the Applications Development Team in the South African Performance Solutions R&D labs, where he fulfils the role of Technical Platform Lead for Adhesives. His team is responsible for the development of new Sasol products and applications of products in the fields of Adhesives, Inks and Polymer processing.