Courtney Richman, Phd Email & Phone Number

Long Beach, California, United States

Supporting non-metallics materials development for Terran R

United States

El Segundo, Ca

Conducted end-to-end development of features and play value for toys such as play compounds, cosmetics, paints, plastics, markers, adhesives, and color change paint. Managed all aspects of development including functional specifications, formulations, supplier selection, manufacturing implementation, safety, and regulatory considerations.• Developed new surprise reveal technology for Color Reveal Barbie.o Earning Toy of the Year (TOTY) for Doll of the Year in 2021.o Driving adoption of technology across multiple brands and licenses – Hot Wheels, Sanrio, Disney Frozen.• Developed replacement plastics for PVC by utilizing expertise in polymers, and engaging with valuable external partners in elastomers, polymers, and coatings.• Met Mattel’s sustainability goals by researching new raw materials (plastics and polymers) for use in toys.• Contributed specialized knowledge, analyzing issues with materials, plastics, polymers, and coatings during product development and production.• Mentored junior members of the chemistry and materials lab, filling a need not previously available, enhancing team cohesion.

Monrovia, Ca

Served as research and development lead for post-harvest coatings and treatments for fruits and vegetables for US and export markets. Expanded expertise in post-harvest technology through coursework and regular field visits to packing houses, trade shows, and customers.• Improved fruit appearance and shelf-life for citrus and pome fruit by developing new coatings formulations for fruits and vegetables from bench to scale up, production, and field application.• Explored new raw materials and applied new analysis methods to understanding and updating existing formulations and meeting market and regulatory requirements.

Allison Park, Pa

Led laboratory activities and project management for synthesis of novel polymers. Identified opportunities for new technologies and performance improvements in packaging and industrial coatings. Prepared and delivered comprehensive updates to senior management and business team leaders.· Engaged 2 synthesis laboratory technicians for key deliverables in packaging and industrial coatings projects.o Developing polymers for photovoltaics, consumer electronics, and other industrial applications.o Developing polyurethane dispersions for use in rigid food packaging.· Secured IP for coatings with 3 patent applications, resulting in 2 granted patents.· Evaluated process feasibility for new polymers and worked closely with plant engineering personnel, completing scale up and product manufacturing.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

My research involved the fabrication of functional optical materials to use as sensors and filters. This research led me to a greater understanding of the synthesis, structure, functionalization, and assembly of soft spheres in solution and at solid interfaces. Summary:• Research project: Fabrication and Characterization of Microgel Etalon Assemblies• Research project: Synthesis and Characterization of Microgel Janus Particles• Created and characterized new materials from thermoresponsive polymers and inorganic materials• Supervised and engaged graduate and undergraduate students in the laboratory• Wrote and published five papers and a book chapter for submission to peer-reviewed journals• Presented research at two conferences

Los Angeles, Ca

Performed a study of the fabrication of layer-by-layer films on graphitic carbon electrodes and in-situ synthesized PEO films for battery applications. The films and devices will be evaluated via SEM, potentiometry, and impedance spectroscopy.Summary:• Research project: Layer-by-Layer Polymer Films as Conformal Separators for 3-D Battery Electrodes• Synthesized and characterized new materials and polymers for use on 3-D battery electrodes• Maintained a fundamental understanding of the project hurdles and provided insight to team of chemists and engineers to achieve goals• Presented research at one national conference

Atlanta, Ga

Research project and thesis title: Fundamental Studies of Responsive Microgel Thin Films at InterfacesSummary:• Performed routine laboratory experiments using thermoresponsive polymers to understand fundamental polymer physics of thin film systems • Completed sponsored summer internship with Air Force Research Laboratory to spearhead the development of thermo- or chemo-responsive optical gratings for sensing applications• Provided weekly updates on research and current scientific literature to research group and faculty advisor to progress the overall group research goals• Wrote and published four papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals

Ph.D, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: American Chemical Society member, American Association for the Advancement of Science member, Sam Nunn Security.

B.A., Political Science, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi International Fraternity - Theta Pi Chapter Member, Alpha Phi Vice Preseident of Chapter Operations.