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Dr. Seyma Aslan

Technology Partnering Lead for Open / External Innovation and Business Development, L’Oreal Research & Innovation

Dr. Seyma Aslan earned her PhD, Master of Science, and Master of Philosophy from the Yale School of Engineering, where she also completed her postdoctoral training. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University.

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Dr. Seyma Aslan’s career includes roles at leading chemical companies such as DuPont, Sunoco, and Saint-Gobain. At Yale University, she serves as the Founding Director of the Innovation and New Product Development Program. For the past decade, Dr. Aslan has contributed to L’Oréal Research & Innovation Labs in various leadership capacities, focusing on skincare, haircare, product evaluation intelligence, and open innovation. She currently leads Open Innovation and the Women in Technology initiatives for L’Oréal Research & Innovation Labs.

Beyond her academic achievements, Dr. Aslan is actively involved in numerous non-profit organizations, including the Well Spring Educational Foundation and the Society of Women Engineers. Her commitment to advancing women in education has been recognized with Community Service Awards from both Yale and Harvard Universities. She also serves on the boards of YaleWomen, Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, and the Peace Islands Institute New York. Dr. Aslan resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter.