Yelda Nur Demirdöğen

Bridges technical science and commercial strategy — trained as a chemical biologist with an MS from KIT and an MBA, she combines laboratory research experience with business and market strategy skills. levkingroup+1

Focused on hydrogen energy and decarbonization — in her role at Air Liquide she works on hydrogen market uptake and solutions for decarbonizing heavy equipment and industrial applications. women-in-green-hydrogen+1

Startup and venture ecosystem experience — has held roles scouting and evaluating startups, supporting VC and corporate venture activity, and founding an early-stage app, giving her hands‑on startup and investment perspective. clay+1

Practical lab and materials research background — supported synthetic work and research projects (CYNORA, KIT/Aquarray, PEPperPRINT) before transitioning into business development and market roles. helsinki+1

International background and relocation — grew up as a second-generation immigrant in Germany of Turkish background and relocated to Houston in 2024. luma+1