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Entrepreneur, consultant and thought leader in advanced manufacturing and materials technology. Overall motivated by accelerating viable high impact technologies that improve output, environmental impact and breadth of capabilities through tackling root causes to challenges with elegant solutions.-Advised decision makers on investments-Market and technology analysis-Business development-Product to market support-R&D strategic planning-Improving sustainability in manufacturing

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

- Strategic planning for PPG's additive manufacturing technologies- Identifying and prioritizing new business opportunities - Launched first products through creation of necessary infrastructure and processes- Work across business units for buy-in to establish budgets and revenue projections

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

-Invented and launched SOLARON BLUE UV+ BLOCKING TECHNOLOGY for aerospace transparencies-Developed novel materials and processes to expand capabilities-Worked with customers to resolve issues while identifying win-win opportunities-Provided materials expertise in manufacturing and performance of aerospace transparencies-Managed performance of a diverse work force including technicians, engineers and senior researchers in multiple facilities-Set targets and priorities that focus on strategic and timely expansion of business-Instill an innovation mindset to optimize work, free up time, find creative solutions and create new products

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

- Resolved several technical challenges instilling confidence with customers while implementing process improvements-Identified and executed new opportunities through strengthened customer relationships, bringing new revenue and cost reduction opportunities- Improved efficiency of QC workflow process to reduce turn around time and cost.-Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for long-term preventable change through information retention and shared best practices.- Lead development and qualification of new transparency plastic materials, sealants, adhesives and support products.- Implemented second source materials for cost and risk reduction through materials testing- Supervised project scale-up and product implementation- Research experience in formation of polymer composite windows and canopies- Developed analytical techniques for characterization of transparent structural polymers, including urethane thermoplastics-Design for Six Sigma Black Belt

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

-Improved process yields and efficiency for sealants, urethanes, adhesives and transparency products-Solved optical, adhesive and surface preparation issues with R&D teams to support aircraft production-Increased yield and process robustness of a major product line by systematically eliminating failure modes, improving production yield 10x without added cost.

Consultant for small business build-out and patent management.

- Awarded two National Science Foundation Small Business grants - Secured joint development grants- Attracted initial investment - Filed two inventions on conductive polymer composites and processing- Worked closely with attorneys to manage patent portfolio- Worked with UCLA and other institutions for licensing and managing lincensed patent portfolio- Brought in and managed industrial contracts for product development - Guided a diverse team in the development of new materials for plastic composites, coatings, electronics and antistatics

Culver City, Ca, Us

Member of a start-up incubator company that allowed pooling of resources, overhead, facilities, and benefits between several university spin-outs.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Advisor - Prof. Richard B. Kaner, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Materials Science- Developed applications and scaled process for conducting polymer nanofibers, particularly polyaniline.- Collaborated on development of new memory devices using metal polyaniline nanocomposites.- Developed an actuator with a single material bimorph film using flash welding to create an actuator with unprecedented degrees of movement.- Optimized polyaniline nanofiber processing and doping to create stable sensors for several toxic chemicals.- Worked with a team at Virginia Tech to demonstrate over 60% shift in light transmission for electrochromic polyaniline nanofiber layer-by-layer (LBL) assembled films.- Deposited polyaniline nanofibers for demonstration of extraordinary supercapacitance of polyaniline nanofibers. Current density achieved was superior to carbon nanotubes.- Collaborated with over 10 different groups from around the world, including industry partners and researchers in materials science, electrical engineering, chemistry, physics and biotech.

Wollongong, Nsw, Au

This research project focused on the development of flash-welded conducting polymer films for bending (bimorph) actuators (artificial muscles). These artificial muscles are patternable and activated chemically, with an unprecedented degree of movement and speed.

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

-Researcher for Prof. Andrew Lyon exploring function and properties of p(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (NIPA) nanospheres-Performed dynamic light scattering analysis of NIPA nanoparticles' temperature and pH response. This material contracts with heat and has a transition temperature near human body temperature. -Synthesized gold nanoparticles-Utilized nanoparticles in opal-like structures of NIPA nanospheres -Worked on a team to explore use of materials for drug delivery applications

Worked on the development of sensi-lenses, contact lenses that detected glucose levels using bonding signals indicated by spectroscopy based on a fluorescent resonant energy transfer (FRET) detection mechanisms.

Phd, Inorganic And Materials Chemistry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry