
Carlos F. Mourão Vilela

'Today’s waste may become tomorrow’s feedstock, accelerating the transition to a circular economy.'
Contact me for any question related to the thermochemical recycling of plastic and textile waste.
Carlos supports the Feedstock proposition within TNO’s Energy & Materials Transition group, where he helps advance our capabilities in Plastics Recycling Technologies & Sustainable Solutions. He leads the cluster managing high‑temperature thermochemical recycling activities, shaping both the strategy and the innovation roadmap.
With more than 15 years of experience in the field of thermochemical conversion, he connects a hands‑on scientific role, taking the lead on projects, with a strategic leadership role by guiding the cluster and setting its overall direction.