Nelly Soudakova is a General Manager of Innovation Group at Dexerials America Corporation, where she specializes in exploring and implementing future-focused technical advancements within the company to drive new sensing technologies and advanced solutions in various applications and markets. With more than 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, Nelly has contributed to the development of optical films and adhesives for automotive displays, HUDs, and sensors, has co-authored several publications and led various innovative projects. Nelly holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Moscow State University, and MBA in International Business from University of Utah. Currently, Nelly engages in automotive global projects aiming to enhance sensing accuracy and improve sensor systems optical properties and efficiency.
Beyond technical work, Nelly is enthusiastic about fostering global collaboration in multidisciplinary fields and different applications. In this symposium, Nelly will discuss Dexerials film technology to achieve both enhanced sensing accuracy and reduced power consumption.

The Pop in Your Job – What drives you? Why do you love your job?
I am very enthusiastic about fostering global collaboration in multidisciplinary fields and different applications. I and my team are trying to integrate several innovative solutions for a new sensing technology. This requires not only deep technical knowledge but also coordination of global cross-functional teams across engineering, design, and marketing. Seeing the real-world impact of our products, positive customer feedback, and market success make always a “pop” for me. It demonstrates how creativity and global teamwork can transform challenges into opportunities.