Process Development Scientist for ACCI Specialty Materials-Composite additives, high-temperature thermosets, tougheners, polymers and epoxy resin systems-18 yrs in chemical/materials R&D- successful startup of a new manufacturing site -creating an ISO9001:2015 certified manufacturing organization- new product commercialization - customer interfacing in technical and quality roles -start up of new QC lab and R&D lab-scale-up of new products from lab to 5,000 kg batch size - certified ISO quality system internal auditor-certified dangerous goods and IATA air shipper-8yrs of chemical operator experience -source, install and commission chemical processing equipment-work with boilers, HVAC, air compressors, production vacuum systems...etc-facilities management Currently,- development, scale-up and commercialization of thermoset composite additives. Epoxy curing agents, flame retardants, polymer particles, high-temperature thermosets, mechanical properties, and custom manufacturing Previously,- Ph.D in chemistry - research in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota-organic semiconductors, thin film characterization, molecular electronics,organic synthesis, materials chemistry, electrical characterization, - fundemental knowledge of electronic devices (FETs, LEDs, PVs) and printed organic devices- independent and collaborative project management experience- administration experience as committee chair in UMNs Joint Safety Team