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Professional Profile o Enthusiastic R&D Scientist/Engineer and Material Scientist with over 14 years of experience specializing in cutting-edge materials research and chemical synthesis to develop innovative solutions to challenging open-ended technical problems and conduct characterization evaluations of experimental materials developed in-house. o Expertise in polymer chemistry/modification, rheology, foaming materials, soft materials mechanics, process systems engineering, fracture mechanics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, synthesis and handling of organometallic compounds, chemical synthesis and processing, and broad knowledge of materials characterization techniques to derive structure-property relationships and conduct research on the processing and manufacturing of materials for electrochemical energy storage technologies. o Built relationships and collaborated across core R&D, system design, internal and external stakeholders, and business partners to identify, advance, and execute strategic R&D initiatives in a fast-paced, agile, and highly collaborative environment.o Strong interpersonal interaction in cross-functional product development teams to design new developments, developed robust communication of ideas, material solutions, and strategies, and implemented various communication methods that effectively utilized organizational networking to deliver technical and informational presentations and influence decision-making.o Detail-oriented, task-focused, and highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills and judgment who can effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and colleagues and bring problems to the leadership's attention.o Work independently and in teams, flexible with the ability to change, adapt, and grow to prioritize multiple projects and shift gears in a fast-paced and challenging environment to achieve production targets.Technical SkillsSeparation: Distillation, Solvent extraction, Adsorption, Absorption, Supercritical ExtractionMicroscopic Surface Analysis: SEM, XRD, Spectroscopic Analysis: UV-Vis, FT-IR, Thermal Characterization: TGA, DSC