Thomas Ricour
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As the founder and manager of NIR-INDUSTRY and ProcessControlExpert, Ricour focuses on supporting companies in achieving operational excellence by optimizing quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance from R&D to full-scale production. He is active in training and consulting on chemometrics, Quality by Design (QbD), and analytical method validation, ensuring FDA and EMA compliance for clients worldwide
Presentation at TTC – Process Analytical Conference 2026
Title: From Silos to Synergy: Building an Integrated PAT Ecosystem Across the Value Chain
Detailed Bio
Thomas Ricour is a leading expert in Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and chemometrics, with nearly 25 years of experience in instrumentation and multivariate data analysis for real-time, nondestructive process monitoring. He holds an MBA and a Master’s degree in Chemistry and has become renowned for integrating advanced PAT systems—including NIR, Raman, Terahertz, and imaging technologies—across the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, and cosmetics industries.
Ricour also serves as President of the Réseau Mesure, enhancing collaboration among measurement professionals, and continues to spearhead the development and deployment of cutting-edge analytical tools for enhanced process understanding and control in modern manufacturing